Russell Dawson

Deputy Fire/Rescue Chief

Rockville, Maryland, United States

About

Experience

  • Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (49 yrs)
    • Deputy Fire/Rescue Chief
      Jul 1977 - Present · 49 yrs

      Operational and administrative responsibilities for large combination volunteer/career fire department. Currently act as Department deputy chief, CTO and Secretary. Assist with operational management of 350 member volunteer fire department in multiple capacities including as Fire Chief for 7 years Responsibilities include response to and supervision of emergency responses (fire and rescue incidents), budget preparation, policy development and implementation, standby program management, Information Technology Manager – designed and implemented LAN and SQL database for personnel information, standby time tracking, apparatus maintenance and inventory Designed, created and maintain members only section of RVFD web site; manage main web site

    • Fire Chief
      Jan 2004 - Jan 2011 · 7 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for overall operational management of 250 member volunteer fire department Responsibilities include response to and supervision of emergency responses (fire and rescue incidents), budget preparation, policy development and implementation, standby program management Project manager for $8 million building renovation Information Technology Manager – designed and implemented LAN and SQL database for personnel information, standby time tracking, apparatus maintenance and inventory

  • Clinical Data Management Project Manager at Hart Clinical Consultants (previously Leading Edge Clinical Data Management Solutions)
    Dec 2019 - Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Data management and data systems oversight for CRO working with multiple pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Develop specifications for electronic data capture system (EDC) electronic case report forms and data checks. Perform data management activities for medical device clinical research study Develop training materials for use in training sponsor and site users of electronic data capture systems

  • Senior Clinical Data Manager at Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    Feb 2019 - Nov 2019 · 10 mos

    Data management oversight and data systems oversight for oncology biotherapeutics company. Develop or review specifications for electronic data capture system (EDC) electronic case report forms and data checks. Prepare periodic metrics and reconciliation reports Develop standard data review specifications Develop standard EDC forms Troubleshoot EDC issues Coordinate and oversee data management activities

  • Advisor, Clinical Research at Abbott Vascular
    Feb 1998 - Feb 2019 · 21 yrs 1 mo

    Data management oversight and data systems oversight for leading medical device company. Develop specifications for electronic data capture system (EDC) electronic case report forms and data checks. Implement clinical research studies in EDC Troubleshoot EDC issues Coordinate and oversee data management activities Prepare or review operating procedures for clinical research department Develop training materials for use in training sponsor and site users of electronic data capture systems Supervise and mentor lower level data managers

  • Commissioner at Montgomery County Fire and Emergncy Services Commission
    Aug 2012 - Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Appointed position by County Executive Review and approve policies, procedures and general orders for large combination volunteer and career fire/rescue service Provide counsel and advice to fire chief, county council and county executive on fire/rescue related matters