Expert Details
Fire Service, Fire Safety
ID: 736324
Tennessee, USA
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2 | Degree: Masters | Subject: Public Administration | Institution: Columbia Southern University |
| Year: 2 | Degree: Bachelors | Subject: Fire Administration | Institution: Columbia Southern University |
| Year: 1 | Degree: Associates | Subject: Fire Science | Institution: Columbia Southern University |
| Year: 1 | Degree: Associates | Subject: Emergency Medical Services | Institution: Dyersburg State Community College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Lieutenant | Department: Fire Department |
Responsibilities:Oversee daily operations of both full-time and volunteer fire personnel. Responds to alarms and may direct activities at the scene of emergencies or perform other command duties as required. Depending on staffing levels, able to fulfill role of firefighter or engineer and must be able to demonstrate proficient performance of the essential functions including but not limited to pumping, driving, and firefighting duties. Work in conjunction with the fire chief and city manager regarding departmental administrative issues i.e. budget, monthly reports, annual reports. Provide oversight to fire prevention and education program. Work to ensure that cities’ hazard mitigation plan is modified as needed. Ensure all fire apparatus and equipment are in working order. Ensure preventative maintenance program is followed. Provide oversight of company level fire safety inspections of local businesses. Conduct sprinkler inspections of all new residential structures, as well as renovations and commercial/industrial structures. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Deputy Fire Chief | Department: Volunteer Fire Department |
Responsibilities:Assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing day-to-day activities and operations of the Fire Department including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, disaster preparedness, and related programs, services, and operations. Participates in managing the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area and development of tactical objectives to reach said goals. Recommends and administers departmental policies and procedures. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Directly responsible for supervising the company and chief officers assigned to responsible service areas. Works with subordinate leaders to ensure department compliance with operations and safety procedures and standards. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire prevention and suppression. Responds to alarms and may direct activities at the scene of emergencies or perform other command duties as required. Depending on staffing levels, able to fulfill role of firefighter or engineer and must be able to demonstrate proficient performance of the essential functions including but not limited to pumping, driving, and firefighting duties. Serves as second in command to the Fire Chief, and acts in his/her absence. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2017 | Employer: State of Tennessee | Title: Highway Response Operator | Department: Transportation |
Responsibilities:Respond to emergencies on the Memphis Interstate System. Provide assistance to stranded motorists. Provide first aid to injured parties. Maintain assigned equipment.Operated as part of the National Incident Management System on large scale incidents. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to Present | Agency: Town of Gilt Edge | Role: Councilman | Description: Elected Councilman for Town of Gilt Edge |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Institution of Fire Engineers - 2020 |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Center for Public Safety Excellence - Chief Fire Officer IFSAC Fire Officer 1 - 2016 IFSAC Fire Officer 2 - 2016 IFSAC Fire Officer 3 - 2018 IFSAC Fire Officer 4 - 2019 NREMT Advanced EMT - 2016 Health and Safety Program Manager - 2019 IFSAC Fire Inspector - 2017 IFSAC Incident Safety Officer Hazardous Materials Technician FEMA Basic Emergency Manager |
| Medical / Professional |
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| (2016 - Current) - Advanced EMT |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has assisted with cases involving fire ground operations, and training as well as emergency medical operations. He has consulted on numerous occasions for fire departments regarding grant writing, policymaking, and other fire-related subjects. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| As a nationally credentialed fire instructor, Expert conducts and assists with local and regional training events. He teaches both firefighting-related classes and Emergency Medical Responder and CPR/AED. |
Fields of Expertise
building fire, commercial fire, fire, fire alarm, fire alarm system, fire fighting, fire prevention, fire safety, emergency medical equipment, emergency medical service, emergency response, emergency service, Fire department training, fire apparatus, fire equipment, fire chief, rural fire/ems, rural emergency