Tia Urella
Firefighter Paramedic Lieutenant | Rapidly Promoted Leader in Emergency Response, Crisis Management, & Operational Efficiency | Driving Excellence in Public Safety for Broward County
- Role
- Paramedic Lieutenant at Broward Sheriff\'s Office Bso
- Location
- Worcester, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tia Urella
Looking to make the world a safer place
Experience
Paramedic Lieutenant
Oct 2022 — Present · Broward County, FL, US
As a Firefighter Paramedic Lieutenant in Broward County, I quickly rose from my previous role, driven by a commitment to leadership excellence, crisis management, and streamlined operations. In my position, I combined hands-on emergency response expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring our team consistently met the highest standards in safety, effectiveness, and community service.Core Responsibilities-Leadership & People Management: Directed a dedicated team of firefighters and paramedics, overseeing shift scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development to create a collaborative, high-performance culture. My focus on leadership and communication helped establish a resilient, cohesive unit prepared for diverse emergency scenarios-Program & Administrative Oversight: Spearheaded several emergency response programs, from initial planning and resource allocation to day-to-day execution. I focused on improving operational workflows, ensuring compliance with department standards, and driving initiatives that elevated the overall quality of service. My administrative duties included meticulous documentation, budget monitoring, and reporting to senior leadership-Crisis Management & Strategic Decision-Making: In high-pressure situations, I led my team with sound judgment and quick decision-making, optimizing resource allocation and safety protocols to protect both our personnel and the public. This included coordinating multi-unit responses and adapting strategies in real time to mitigate risks effectively-Operational & Supply Chain Management: Managed the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of essential medical and firefighting supplies, including critical equipment. Through effective budgeting, vendor relationships, and logistics, I ensured our units were fully equipped and ready to respond. My efforts helped maintain budget integrity while ensuring continuous operational readiness.
Education
Shrewsbury High School
High School
Nova Southeastern University
Master's degree
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Skills
- Fundraising
- Social Media
- Emergency Management
- Structural Firefighting
- Negotiation
- Travel Photography
- Public Policy
- Volunteering
- Sales
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Event Planning
- Woodworking
- Team Leadership
- Fitness
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
- Management
- Homeland Security
- Policy
- Athletic Training
- Law Enforcement
- Leadership
- Research
- Firefighting
- Emt
- Crisis Management
- Teaching
- Health Education
- Athletics
- Creative Writing
- Project Management
- First Aid
- Training
- New Business Development
- Children's Yoga
- Customer Service
- Yoga
- Nutrition
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