Adam Wojciehowski, national presenter on public safety topics
Personal Statement
I have devoted my entire adult life to Public Safety and the preservation of human life. I am one that encourages change and continually strive to make a good system better with fulfillment of all stakeholders.
Education
University of St. Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota
Masters of Arts Degree - Leadership, Education and Administration
Bemidji State University Bemidji, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Frederick Community College Frederick, Maryland
Associates of Applied Science Degree - Emergency Management
Lake Superior College Duluth, Minnesota
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate - 1998 and renewed without lapse to current date
Lake Superior College Duluth, Minnesota
Associates of Arts Degree- Liberal Arts
Current Employment
Emergency Response & Security Coordinator for U.S. OperationsEnbridge Energy
November 2011 - Current.
Coordinator of all emergency response/management activities to include ICS training, functional and full-scale exercises, development of polices and guidebooks, physical security and associated policies, etc. These activities cover all operations in the United States for the company that has the longest pipeline structure in the world.
Police Officer - Part TimeSomerset Police Department
November 2011 - Current.
Perform law enforcement activities with Department to include road patrol, assist in crime scene investigations and processing and conduct investigations involving misdemeanors and felony violations.
Vice President Alliance Education Group
January 2010 - Current.
Educator and corporate officer in business providing emergency medical services and OSHA workplace safety training. Traditional and asynchronous learning environments are provided for clients in a professional, inviting manner to encourage intrinsic learning. Currently specializing in creating and maintaining Alliance Education Group’s online learning management website.
Adjunct Faculty Capella University
August 2009 - Current.
Facilitate asynchronous learning via learning management systems in the School of Undergraduate Studies with an emphasis in Information Technology and Public Safety. All courses taught are delivered online.
Adjunct Faculty Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
October 2005 - Current.
Facilitate blended learning via traditional classroom and a synchronous learning in public safety courses. Courses include EMT-Basic, EMT-Basic refresher, law enforcement, law enforcement inservices and police leadership/management.
Owner / President Wojo’s Designs, Inc.
October 2004 - Current.
Our company provides a professional web presence for small businesses and individuals by offering top-notch technology, friendly service, and competitive pricing. Wojo’s Designs concentrates their efforts on assisting small businesses and non-profits organizations.
EMT-B / Rescue Technician St. Croix EMS & Rescue
October 2001 - Current.
Actively participate in service as a stipend EMT-Basic. Specialize in all rescue components of service including dive rescue/recovery, high angle rope rescue, swiftwater rescue, and confined space rescue and vehicle extrication. Rescue Coordinator 2006-2008. Testified and lobbied legislatures in Wisconsin to change public safety laws (allow fire, ems and rescue watercraft to operate with emergency lights and sirens when responding to emergency). Provided Presidential security detail in 2006 and dove on I35W bridge collapse.
Work History
Police Officer / Deputy Emergency ManagerSomerset Police Department
August 2000 - November 2011.
Served as Police School Liaison Officer from 2000-2006. Specialized in sensitive crimes and hold positions as deputy emergency manager, field training officer, evidence technician, hostage/crisis negotiator, EMS instructor, grant coordinator and legislative liaison. Annual approved grant in excess of $100,000. Testified and lobbied legislatures in Wisconsin for a grass-roots change to the public safety laws that allow law enforcement officers electronic access to driver’s license photos.
Instructor St. Croix Valley Chapter Red Cross
October 2002 - December 2006.
Instruct lay rescuer and professional rescuer CPR and first aid courses. Maintain chapter’s website.
Police Officer Scanlon Police Department, Minnesota
October 2001 - April 2002.
Perform the activities of a license peace officer in Minnesota to include but not limited to enforcement state and local laws, responding and treating the sick and injured and testifying in court proceedings.
Instructor St. Paul Chapter Red Cross
October 2000 - April 2002.
Instruct lay rescuer and professional rescuer CPR and first aid courses.
Instructor Minneapolis Chapter Red Cross
October 2000 - March 2001.
Instruct lay rescuer and professional rescuer CPR and first aid courses.
Health and Safety Coordinator Northstar Chapter Red Cross
January 1999 - May 2000.
Instruct courses from lay rescuer CPR to MN First Responder. Directly supervise 4 instructors and maintain authorizations for over 400 authorized providers in the Northwest Minnesota area.
Certifications and Licenses
Minnesota Peace Officer - #16461
Wisconsin Police Officer
Minnesota EMT-B - #502182
Wisconsin EMT-B - #302123
National Registry of EMT’s - #B1166691
Wisconsin Technical College System Instructor
Minnesota Certified Emergency Manager
Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager- Awareness Level
NFPA Swiftwater Rescue- Technician Level
NFPA Rescue Diver
NFPA Confined Space Rescue- Operations Level
American Heart and American Red Cross CPR/First Instructor
PADI Divemaster
PADI Rescue Diver
ERDI Underwater Crime Scene Investigator
Certified Property and Evidence Specialist
FBI Trained Hostage/Crisis Negotiator
Basic Professional Development Certificate, FEMA
Incident Command System (ICS) Instructor, CDP
OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
Certificate
Professional Membership
Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers
Wisconsin Emergency Managers Association
International Association of Emergency Managers
International Association for Property and Evidence
International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists
Co-founder St. Croix Underage Drinking Coalition (largest coalition in WI combating youth access to alcohol)
St. Croix County Crime Scene Investigation Unit
Selected Achievements
Coordinated: Coordinated law enforcement agencies to work under one policy for completing alcohol compliance investigations.
Result: Developed the largest coalition in the State of WI to include 12 law enforcement agencies and one volunteer youth group.
Developed: Online Learning Management System for students to complete coursework on the Internet.
Result: Students had great access to coursework which assisted in their studies.
Lobbied:State of WI Representatives to change public safety laws.
Result: Testified twice and was successful in changing two laws to aid in public safety agencies to access electronic driver's license photos and how to respond to rescues on navigable waterways.
Coordinated: Officers participation in the WI Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.
Result: Raised the most funds in the Indianhead Region of WI and also set a record for the most officers participating for any regional department.
Created: Field training program for the Somerset Police Department
Result: FTO program was implemented and is the current training system for the Somerset Police Department.