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Ángel A. Crespo-Ortiz is the standard for a new generation of fire chiefs and emergency managers. Crespo has over 19 years of experience in public service sand has passed through every step within the Puerto Rico Fire Department (PRFD) rank system, becoming state fire chief in 2013. Under Crespo’s command, the PRFD is the first in public opinion among local state agencies in the island. Crespo’s main concern has been a complete transformation of the PRFD, implementing a reform package that entirely improved the agency’s performance. Crespo’s innovative reform includes empowering firefighters to take charge of theirs stations; therefore, 96 fire stations have been remodeled and a new training facility meeting NFPA standards has been built by the firefighter’s own initiative, encouraged by Crespo, creating a closer bond among them and establishing a sense of pride among the firefighter corps.

Since innovation is his main concern, Crespo has implemented a digital platform, facilitating fire-prevention inspections, an initiative which has given new life to the Emergency CAD communications infrastructure. He has also coordinated a massive fire prevention campaign with Puerto Rico’s Department of Education, creating educational material for children. This effort was translated into English and implement by the FDNY. The other main focus of Crespo’s administration is fire prevention and efficient governance. Deaths by fire have decreased by more than 60% and incidence of fire has declined by 70% under Crespo’s command. The PRFD is the Commonwealth agency with the lowest assigned budget, $68 million, yet Crespo has managed to create important allegiances and associations with federal security agencies a USAR TF with 75 experts in structural collapse, Hazmat, rescue, and EMS. Such allegiances have allowed for the PRFD to operate efficiently under a tight budget. For this effort DOD recognized his professional skills in a full-scale exercise named Borinqueneer Response 2014.

In February 2016, Crespo became the first Puerto Rico's Fire Chief in the history of Puerto Rico to manage two state agencies at a time. Still serving as the current head of the Fire Department, Crespo was designated by the Governor of Puerto Rico as the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (AEMEAD), as the Governor’s Authorized Representative to FEMA (GAR), the State Administrative Agent (SAA) and the Homeland Security Advisor (HSA). In addition, he was designated as State Coordinator for the 1033 Program, lead the Drought Committee, belong to the Earthquake and Tsunami Committees, be part of the 9-1-1 Emergency Management Board, among others. EXPERIENCE

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PUERTO RICO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, GOBERNOR’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO FEMA (GAR), STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (SAA), HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR (HSA) FEB 2016 – PRESENT Coordinate all governmental resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and those of the private sector to provide the most rapid and effective services before, during and after emergency situations to ensure the protection of the life and property of citizens. Responsable for handling and complete all the procedural requirements for disasters in Puerto Rico. Responsible for the management of the State Homeland Security Grant Programs funds assigned throug the Office for Public Safety and Security (OASP), as well as other related security programs. Provide guidance to the Governor in all matters related to homeland security policy and work with State and Local all-hazards response and law enforcement agencies. In adition, serve as liason for homeland security adminsitrative and operational issues. CHIEF, PUERTO RICO STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT, PR USA 2013-PRESENT Responsible for planning, managing, supervising, and implementind Fire and EMS programs for municipality and state EMS in order to improve and carry out policies and objectives, including new ones set forth in municipality codes, ordinances, and state fire code. BATTALION CHIEF, PUERTO RICO STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT,PR USA- 2009-2012. Commanded all firefighting, life-saving, and fire-prevention operations in assigned district. Set up command posts at fire or accident scenes. Set up or assume multiple command posts at a single incident. Supervised overhaul and salvage operations. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO) — 2006-2009 Coordinated the flow of information concerning corps policies and operations, and specific issues that may concern the corps. Released news information at the scene of an emergency. FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR — 2002-2006 Inspected buildings in order to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits, and identified corrective actions necessary for structures violating the Commonwealth’s fire code. FIRE FIGHTER 1997-2002 Prevented fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazard and by enforcing codes. Prepared citizens for preventing fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs

EDUCATION


Pontifical Catholic University, Arecibo, PR — Master Business Administration (MBA)-2007 University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Campus, Bachelor Business Administration-2005 SKILLS Bilingual: oral and written communication in English and Spanish Knowledge of firefighting techniques and methods, command and control techniques, fire investigation and evidence gathering techniques, firefighting training programs, training techniques and methods, firefighting public education and awareness programs, public safety theories and methods, emergency response techniques, emergency procedures, emergency first aid, and CPR Leadership skills, including the ability to take full command at the scene of a fire, analytical and problem solving skills, decision making skills, negotiations skills, effective verbal and listening communications skills, ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations, effective written communications skills including the ability to prepare reports, effective public relations and public speaking skills, research and program development skills, stress management skills and time management skills. AWARDS and MERITS Crespo has won several awards, including the Smokey Bear Silver Award in 2013 and the Manuel A. Pérez Award to Public Service in Puerto Rico in 2005. He has also received public recognitions by UNESCO in 2015 and the Junior Chamber International in 2015, among many others. References Available upon request.


Profile Ángel A. Crespo-Ortiz is the standard for a new generation of fire chiefs and emergency managers. Passing through every step within the Puerto Rico Fire Department ranking system, Crespo-Ortiz has 19 years of experience in public service, becoming state fire chief in 2013. His career at the Puerto Rico Fire Department (PRFD) began on August 1, 1997, and ever since Crespo-Ortiz has demonstrated a high sense of commitment since the very beginning. Since then, he has nine years of experience as fire prevention inspector, and in 2007 was named commanding officer in that division. He has also been assistant chief to four PRFD fire chiefs, and became the Departments’ Public Information Officer in 2008. He was nominated for the Fire-Chief position on January 5, 2013 by the Governor of Puerto Rico, and assumed this post in March, 2013, after being confirmed by the Commonwealth’s Legislature. The main result as Crespo-Ortiz’s run as fire chief of the PRFD is a complete transformation of the agency, which now has the best public opinion within the government, and is widely respected in Latin America. Under his command, the firefighters themselves have remodeled most of the 96 fire stations throughout the island and also have built a new training site, meeting NFPA standards. Deaths by fire have decreased by more than 60% and incidence of fire has declined by 70%. All of these improvements are due to Crespo-Ortiz’s creative, ground-breaking, aggressive initiatives. Crespo-Ortiz’s ability to combine music and multimedia with education tools has led him to create an educational program for fire prevention and protection, making him the first Hispanic in USDA Forest Service history to receive the Silver Smokey Bear Award. As a result, he has travelled to places like Panama, Venezuela, the US Virgin Islands, and other US cities to work as a fire-safety educator, a position he held, for example, at the FDNY from 2010 to 2012. In 2010, Crespo-Ortiz was named to the CDC Fire Safety Expert Panel in Atlanta, where he has proven to be an expert in all matters regarding public safety. Since innovation in his main concern, Crespo-Ortiz has implemented a digital platform, facilitating fire-prevention inspections, an initiative which has given new life to the Emergency CAD communications infrastructure.

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Ángel A. Crespo Ortiz


Having a MBA from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, he has used his business skills to develop a project aiming to trigger the PRFD brand name into the top of the Fortune 500. Crespo has managed to maintain an effective operation with a limited budget of $68 million, including federal funding, the lowest Commonwealth security agencies. He has developed a USAR TF with 75 experts in structural collapse, Hazmat, rescue, and EMS. The DOD recognized his professional skills in a full-scale exercise named Borinqueneer Response 2014. Crespo-Ortiz has faced major emergencies under his command, such as the CAPECO fire in 2009 and the Gurabo wild land fire in 2015. He has participated in joint missions with other state and federal agencies, like EPA and the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board. Right now, Ángel A. Crespo-Ortiz has 1175 brave men and women under his command at the Puerto Rico Fire Department, who respect and cherish him as their chief, even comparing him to Raul Gándara, the founder of PRFD. In February 2016, Crespo-Ortiz became the first Puerto Rico's Fire Chief in the history of Puerto Rico to manage two state agencies at a time. Still serving as the current head of the Fire Department, he was designated by the Governor of Puerto Rico as the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (PREMA). In addition to lead PREMA, this new added role included, serving as the Governor’s Authorized Representative to FEMA (GAR), as the State Administrative Agent (SAA) and the Homeland Security Advisor (HSA) and serving as the State Coordinator for the FEMA’s 1033 Program. The Executive Director of PREMA also serves in fifteen Boards across the government of which he leads five of them. Under his leadership as PREMA’s Executive Director he participated in the UNESCO/IOC 11th Session of the Working Group for the establishment of a Caribbean Tsunami Warning Program. At the same time, he concluded previous work in the Tsunami Ready Community Program where all Puerto Rico’s coastal municipalities where recognized as Tsunami Ready by the U.S. Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He also led the 2014-2016 Drought Emergency. As he took command of PREMA, another Crisis unfolded with the vector transmitted Zika Virus. When the UN/World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency worldwide and in Puerto Rico, Crespo led the Task Force that developed the Vector Control Plan, educational campaign, Media and community outreach and coordination with local, Municipal and State Officials as well as with Federal government officials culminating with


the establishment of the Zika Unified Coordination Group ordered by the White House. On August 17, the passenger ferry Caribbean Fantasy caught fire near San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was in route to San Juan from the Dominican Republic with 522 passengers and tons of cargo when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room and spread into other sections of the vessel. This emergency was the trigger to start the greatest Fire Extinguishment and Rescue Operation in American waters since 1954, according to the US Coast Guard. Crespo was the State Incident Commander directing the operation of the extinguishment of the fire and coordinating the medical emergency. Since it involved international passengers, he also coordinated the primary medical assistance, transportation, visas and immigration processes and documents in less than four hours. There were no reported fatalities, oil spills or water pollution. On September 21, an explosion in the switch room of the Aguirre Thermoelectric Power Plant in Guayama caused the collapse of a 460,000 volt switch which triggered the major power blackout since 1980 (36 years ago). Crespo personally commanded the extinction of the fire, which lasted no more than 2 hours. He also was in charge of the action plan, recovery operations and he maintained the continuity of operations in all hospitals and critical infrastructure for fifty-nine consecutive hours. EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PUERTO RICO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FEB 2016 – PRESENT Coordinate all governmental resources of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and those of the private sector to provide the most rapid and effective services before, during and after emergency situations to ensure the protection of the life and property of citizens. GOVERNOR’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO FEMA (GAR) FEB 2016 – PRESENT Responsible for the overall direction, control, coordination, and supervision of damage assessment operations for the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. Administrate and supervise the Public Assistance Program. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (SAA) FEB 2016 – PRESENT Authorized by the Governor of Puerto Rico to administer the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Target recipients for HSGP Funds include


Regional Governments, Industry and other Private Sector establishments that are considered high level targets for potential terroristic events. HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR (HSA) FEB 2016 – PRESENT Leverages the experience, expertise, and national and global connections to provide the Governor real-time, real-world, sensing and independent advice to support decision-making across the spectrum of homeland security operations in PR. In addition, provide organizationally independent advice and recommendations to the Governor, including the creation and implementation of critical and actionable policies for the security of the homeland. Conduct research and provides policy analysis and recommendations on a variety of security issues. Evaluate the impact of security related public and private policies in an attempt to formulate prospective security policies. CHIEF, PUERTO RICO STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO USA- 2013-PRESENT Advised on and established procedures for Fire and EMS. Planned and implemented Fire and EMS programs for municipality EMS in order to improve and carry out policies and objectives, including new ones set forth in municipality codes, ordinances, and state fire code. Reviewed Corps’ performance and effectiveness. Reviewed and recommended implementations of new technology. Created programs and policies to improve deficiencies. Supervised and coordinated presentation, preparation and for annual budget for Puerto Rico Fire Department and EMS. Planned and reviewed specifications for new or replaced equipment. Responded to alarms, managed initial emergencies when necessary, and commanded operations at the scene of emergencies as required. Crespo was responsible for inspecting buildings and other properties for fire hazards and enforced local fire-prevention ordinances as well as the Commonwealth fire code. Controlled expenditure of corps’ appropriations. Trained personnel in all aspects of firefighter job. Maintained Corps’ discipline, as well as conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel. Prepared and submitted monthly reports to the Board regarding Corps activities. Prepared other reports as required, including annual activity report. BATTALION CHIEF, PUERTO RICO STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT, SALINAS , PUERTO RICO USA- 2009-2012 Commanded all firefighting, life-saving, and fire-prevention operations in assigned district. Set up command posts at fire or accident scenes. Set up or assume multiple command posts at a single incident. Supervised overhaul and salvage operations. Wore a respirator mask (SCBA) in order to safely perform firefighting operations, or to perform rescues in conditions in which smoke or gases may be present. Duties may have required to wear an SCBA


30 minutes to several hours at a time. Instructed company officers in all aspects of their work and enforced department regulations: made regular inspections of company personnel, quarters, equipment, and records. Supervised training operations for recruits, individuals, and companies as evaluation officer. Participated in annual training sessions for confined space and high-angle rescue, among others. Reviewed and reported on drills. Supervised administrative matters; granted leaves; administered discipline. Coordinated daily staffing assessment for all stations in district. Rotated personnel as needed, and created payroll reports. Approved requests for equipment, supplies, and repairs. Inspected tests and evaluated new kinds of firefighting equipment and recommended quantities for future acquisition. Established equipped standard method of use. Supervised fire investigations and fire inspectors’ performance, included arson investigations when assigned to fire prevention as assistant fire marshal. Supervised reception and transmission of fire alarms and other emergency messages, and dispatching of fire equipment and personnel. Supervised acquisition, operation, maintenance, and routine repair or replacement of fire communications systems and equipment. Coordinated training of fire alarm dispatchers when assigned to fire alarm center as chief of communications. Supervised all aspects of Emergency Medical Services when assigned to EMS chief. Established and monitored battalion programs and office procedures regarding staffing, record keeping, inspections, and fire tactics when assigned as supervising battalion chief. Advised citizen emergency response team and interacted with federal and outside agencies. Completed all necessary reports, correspondence, and documentation as required in the performance of assigned duties. Rotated to assume Deputy Fire Chief duties in charge of all Fire Department operations. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, PUERTO RICO STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT 2006-2009 Coordinated the flow of information concerning corps policies and operations, and specific issues that may concern the corps. Released news information at the scene of an emergency. INSPECTOR I & II INSPECTOR I & II, PUERTO RICO STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT, SAN JUAN , PUERTO RICO USA-1999-2006 Inspected buildings in order to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits. Identified corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explained these measures to property owners or their representatives. Conducted inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.


Inspected and test fire protection and/or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards. Conducted fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found. Inspected properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issued hazardous-materials permits to facilities found in compliance. FIREFIGHTER, PUERTO RICO STATE FIRE DEPARTMENT, SALINAS , PUERTO RICO USA- 1997-2002 Prevented fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazard and by enforcing codes. Prepared citizens for preventing fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs. Ensured availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants, requesting and expediting repairs, and by verifying repairs. Minimized fire damage by responding to alarms; drove and operated equipment, regulated water pressure, combated and extinguished fires, and rescued and revived people. Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor about needed for repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintained operations by following policies and procedures, and reported need for changes. Provided information by completing reports. Maintained technical knowledge by attending educational workshops. reading publications, and participating in scheduled drills. Gave maintenance to fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing task schedules. Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed: handling hazardous materials, traffic accidents, and rescue.


EDUCATION 2007 - Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus - MBA Master Business Administration, Minor Human Resources, Graduated Cum Laude 2005 - University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Campus - BBA Bachelor Business Administration, Minor in Management, Graduated Cum Laude 1994-1996 University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Campus (90 credits) Mechanic Engineering associated degree

Skills and Knowledge Bilingual: oral and written communication in English and Spanish Knowledge of firefighting techniques and methods, command and control techniques, fire investigation and evidence gathering techniques, firefighting training programs, training techniques and methods, firefighting public education and awareness programs, public safety theories and methods, emergency response techniques, emergency procedures, emergency first aid, and CPR. Leadership skills, including the ability to take full command at the scene of a fire, analytical and problem solving skills, decision making skills, negotiations skills, effective verbal and listening communications skills, ability to deal effectively with people in difficult situations, effective written communications skills including the ability to prepare reports, effective public relations and public speaking skills, research and program development skills, stress management skills. Awards and Recognitions May 2015- UNESCO PR Chapter, for his contribution at the helm of the Puerto Rico Fire Department. December 2014- Honored by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Puerto Rico Chapter, Top 10 Young Person (TOYP) for his contribution at the helm of the Puerto Rico Firefighter Corps. May 2013- Smokey Bear Silver Award In the world of wildfire prevention there is no greater honor than to receive the national Smokey Bear Award. August 2005- Honored by Governor of Puerto Rico with the Manuel A. Perez Award (Highest recognition given by the Governor to a government employee) for reducing to 0 fire related deaths by children in 2002 and 2003.


August 2005- Honored by Puerto Rico First Lady dedicating the International Children Day for the effort on children safety. October 2005- Invited from the US Forest Service and the Governor of the US Virgin Islands (VI) to present a musical fire prevention program to the ST Croix, VI community. May 2003- Participation on the Univision Cristina television show to present a program to educate children about fire prevention. (This program was selected as one of the best of this year and was retransmitted coast tom coast in a TV Special named The Best of Cristina 2003). May 2002- Honored by the Puerto Rico Fire Department as Best Educator of the Year May 2002- Honored by Luis Muñoz Marin High School for the work to the community. October 2001- Honored by the Puerto Rico Fire Department as the Distinguished Fire Prevention Educator June 2000- Honored by the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Trainings and Certifications Fire Service Instructor, certified by Department of Education, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 2008 Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technicians Course PER-241, conducted by NNSA/NSO, Counter Terrorism Operations Support, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2008 Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Train the Trainer Course AWR-140-1, conducted by NNSA/NSO, Counter Terrorism Operations Support, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (US Government) 2008 Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning and Response Actions(WMD/All Hazards) provided by the Center for Domestic Preparedness Anniston Alabama, Department of Home Land Security (US Government) 2008 Advanced Public Information Officer, provided by the National Emergency Training Center, Department of Home Land Security (US Government), 2007 Threat Management and Emergency Response to Rail Hijackings, provided by the Department of Transportation of United States (US Government 2005)


Transit Explosives Incident Management, provided by the Department of Transportation of the (US Government) 2005 Introduction to Incident Command Systems (ICS) 195, provided by the US Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute ICS- 100 Incident Command System, provided by the US Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute 2005 2005 ICS- 700 Incident Command System, provided by the US Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute 2005 NIMS National Incident Manage System, provided by the US Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Institute 2003- Ansul co.- Design, installation, recharge and maintenance R-102 Restaurant suppression systems (40 hours) 1997, Basing Training for PR Firefighters: Fire Extinction, Investigation, and Prevention (Firefighter I & II certifications). Puerto Rico Firefighter Academy References References available upon request.

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