1. Ian M. Cobb
19598 Brisbane Drive, Riverside, CA92508
(702) 574-6525
iancobb@hotmail.com
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/AUTOMATION/LOGISTICS
Overview More than 7 years of experience as a Navy Damage Controlman serving as an
emergency repair and maintenance specialist with a focus in the firefighting field and
earning a proven and verifiable record for:
Protecting lives and property on a patrolling naval ship.
Preserving equipment and crew safety.
Devotion to duty with citations for excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations,
upholding training expectations and safety and protecting naval property and the
ship’s crew.
Volunteer community relations in Indonesia, Philippines, Guam, Australia, Malaysia,
Singapore, Hawaii, Russia, Thailand, Marshal Islands and Panama.
Professional Experience
United States Navy, Damage Controlman, 2007 – 2013
Operation Iraqi Freedom (2009 -2010) - Supported detainee operations and
provided area/convoy security overseas.
Emergency Management (2012-2013) - Personnel and dispatcher for NAS Corpus
Christi.
Radiation Inspector (2012) - Operation Tomodachi on Coronado Island.
Firefighting:
Flour Bluff ESD #2 Fire Department – (2012 – 2013) Responded to grass and brush
fires in the Coastal Bend, Corpus Christi and local counties. Attached to Rescue Boat
92 for open water rescues, search & rescue, distressed boaters and drowning’s in
Corpus Christi, Padre Island and the Gulf of Mexico.
Assisted in the upkeep of Emergency Vehicles and equipment located on six
emergency vehicles/ apparatus.
Responded to vehicle accidents, roll-over’s and confined space rescues.
Assisted in mutual aids with Corpus Christi Fire Department, Annaville Fire
Department., Naval - Air Station Corpus Christi Fire Department and other volunteer
fire departments.
Maintained Firefighting systems and life-saving equipment.
Familiar with Halon, CO2 systems, AFFF, APC systems and various sprinkler
systems.
Maintained and repaired all Scott SCBA’s on ship and air pressure refill stations.
Gained proficiencies and experience in: firefighter and first-responder tactics,
damage control and CBR Warfare defense.
Training of shipboard personnel, search and rescue, fire investigations and operation
of fire equipment/systems/lifesaving equipment.
Selected for Team Leader of ships elite firefighting team, detail provided protection
for ships equipment and crew during ships operations.
Selected as duty section Fire Marshall, fire prevention and fire tactics/management
2. training specialist.
Accomplished 1,000 plus post atmospheric testing of voids, tanks and post fire
atmospheres. Instructor at Naval Firefighter School (2010)
Taught basic and advanced shipboard firefighting.
Trained and certified Philippine Navy in shipboard firefighting tactics and procedures.
Recognitions & Awards:
U.S. Army Commendation Medal for acts of bravery and performance outside of
Naval Rating (2009- 2010)
Iraqi Campaign medal (2010)
Good Conduct Medal (2009)
Sea Service Expeditionary Ribbon (2008)
Admiral Accommodation Letter (2011)
AMR Lifesaving Hero Award (2015)
Certifications & Clearances:
Certified in first aid/CPR with oxygen administer/ AED (2014) expires (2016)
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician #E3297551 expires (03/29/19)
USMAPS Firefighter Apprenticeship 2000 hours #270972 (2008)
USMAPS Correctional Officer Apprenticeship 2000 hours #270972 (2010)
Gas Free Engineering (2008)
HAZMAT Awareness IFSAC (2013) #1755127
S-130 (2012) & S-190 Wildland Firefighter (2012)
FEMA IS-100, 200, 700, 800, 804, .5, 546a, 547a, 242 (2013)
Education EMT & Fire Technology
Moreno Valley College – Moreno Valley, CA (Currently enrolled June 2016)
Business Management
American Council of Education Recommendation: 43 Semester Hours
Del Mar College – Corpus Christi, TX (2013)
15 Units, Fire Academy
Notre Dame College Prep High School — Riverside, CA (1996-2000)
Interests I am a proud father of 1 child and I enjoy being outdoors and playing team sports. I am a
huge Lakers, USC and a Dodgers Fan.
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request
