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CURTIS BRINKLEY

Murfreesboro

Summary

Experienced leader prepared for senior management role with focus on strategic planning and organizational growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results through effective leadership and adaptability. Strong skills in project management, decision-making, and communication. Recognized for reliability and ability to navigate changing environments. Strong understanding of each element of the fire service, fire service culture, traditions, response, and training. Experienced in policy implementation, fire service ISO review and collaborated partnerships with municipal stakeholders.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Division Chief

City of La Vergne Fire Rescue
01.2017 - Current
  • Chief supervisor of all community risk reduction
  • The CRR Chief reviews all construction plans for approval, motivates subordinates, establishes training programs, does departmental budgeting, recruiting, and human resources duties, and writes policies and procedures along with managing payroll
  • This position sets yearly inspection programs and preplanning and must be well organized through self-discipline
  • The CRR Chief must be knowledgeable and certified in building, fire, and safety codes, conduct on-site inspections and be assertive when needed
  • This Chief is subject to off-duty responses for major incidents, assume Chief roll in the absence of the fire and the deputy fire chief, fire investigations and leads the investigations task force during routine and complex scene work
  • The CRR Chief must review all investigative reports, thoroughly understand constitutional law, and be fluent in all forms of search warrants
  • This position is the department OHSO compliance officer, a member of the city's safety team, and conducts safety training, develops safety plans for city-wide departments, performs safety inspections throughout all city buildings, and plans emergency management programs to ensure regulatory compliance
  • This position directly/indirectly supervises sixty-three employees

Special Enforcement Bureau Investigator

Rutherford County Sheriffs Office
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • As a SEB investigator, I was assigned to the undercover narcotics team
  • This team handled long-term narcotic investigations, interviews, cell phone and vehicle tracking, and writing complex search warrants emphasizing fourth amendment rights
  • Building long-term federal drug cases required advanced knowledge in prosecution, case preparations, and legal report documentation
  • This position required random work hours, unexpected return to-work calls, and sometimes travel
  • Duties often performed were covert surveillance, tactical operations, application of tracking devices, and other law enforcement duties

Directed Patrol Officer

City of Murfreesboro
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Standard law enforcement duties, including patrol work
  • Advance selection to the Community Oriented Policing Services required heavy community involvement through customer service balance with zero tolerance enforcement in dedicated government housing complexes and high crime areas
  • Secondary advancement to the Directed Patrol Division concentrated on street gangs and narcotics
  • Was promoted to field training officer and selected to train new police recruits
  • This position required self-discipline, quick decision-making, advanced report documentation, and interviewing skills

Training Lieutenant

La Vergne Fire Department
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Supervise and manage firefighters, ensuring they follow protocol and perform duties safely and efficiently
  • This position led fire crews in responding to emergencies, ensuring timely arrival and effective teamwork
  • Train recruits and provide ongoing training to ensure firefighters are updated on firefighting techniques and protocols
  • Maintain accurate training records for each employee, create and instruct ISO rated training curriculum, and ensure each level of operations were certified accordingly
  • This position also assisted with investigations of origin and cause determinations

Engineer/Firefighter

Almaville Volunteer Fire Department
11.1998 - 02.2003
  • Operated and maintained fire apparatus, including pumpers, aerials, and specialty vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient response to emergencies.
  • Responded to fire, medical, and hazardous materials incidents, assisting in firefighting, rescue, and patient care operations.
  • Calculated and managed water supply, pump pressure, and hose line deployment to support fire suppression efforts.
  • Conducted routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of fire apparatus and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Assisted in pre-incident planning, hydrant inspections, and fire prevention activities within the community.
  • Provided training to firefighters on apparatus operation, fireground hydraulics, and equipment use.
  • Maintained detailed reports on apparatus inspections, maintenance, and emergency responses.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Management

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN

Skills

  • Decision Making Time Management
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Ability to Multitask Communication Skills Ability to Work in a Team Customer Service Leadership Skills
  • Human Resources
  • General safety policies implementation
  • Effective Policy Implementation
  • Long-Term Planning

Certification


STRATEGIC PLANNING IN PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORG, Bethel University


LEADERSHIP IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS, Bethel

University


MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS, Bethel

University



FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONS, Bethel

University


ORG DEVELOP IN ESM/HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS, Bethel

University


NATURAL DISASTER PLANNING AND

MANAGEMENT, Bethel University


MANAGEMENT OF TERRORIST INCIDENTS,

Bethel University


PLANNING FOR EMERGENCY AND

DISASTER MANAGEMENT, Bethel University


HOMELAND SECURITY LAW AND PUBLIC

POLICY, Bethel University


SURVEY OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT,

Bethel University


WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, Bethel

University


INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND HAZARDS,

Bethel University


TERRORISM IN THE MODERN WORLD,

Bethel University


RISK ANALYSIS AND THREAT ASSESSMENT,

Bethel University


IS-100. Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100, FEMA


IS-200. Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200, FEMA


ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, FEMA


ICS-400 Advanced Incident Command System, FEMA


IS-700. An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, FEMA


ICS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction, FEMA


IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions, FEMA


Chief Fire Officer (CPSE) (Pending final review)


Fire Officer 1, TFACA


Fire Officer 2, TFACA


AEMT (NREMT)


Fire Investigator, Tennessee Fire Academy Fire Investigator,


Tennessee Fire Commission Fire Investigator, Proboard


Bomb and Arson Investigator, NAFI Fire Inspector ll, ICC


Fire Inspector II, ICC


Fire Inspector l, ICC


Interviewing and Interrogations , Reid Technique


Interviewing and Interrogations, Wicklander-Zulawski


OSHA 10


Hazardous Materials Operations


Fire Instructor


Firefighter ll


Firefighter I


Meth Lab Technician, TBI


Police Officer, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy


Field Training Officer


Undercover Narcotics Detective, IPTM


Drug Enforcement Administration Certification, DEA


Multiple Interdiction certifications


Tactical Medical Instructor, Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy


Multiple Misc. Certifications upon request.


Over 4,000 hours of emergency services training.

Timeline

Division Chief

City of La Vergne Fire Rescue
01.2017 - Current

Special Enforcement Bureau Investigator

Rutherford County Sheriffs Office
01.2013 - 01.2017

Directed Patrol Officer

City of Murfreesboro
01.2007 - 01.2013

Training Lieutenant

La Vergne Fire Department
01.2002 - 01.2007

Engineer/Firefighter

Almaville Volunteer Fire Department
11.1998 - 02.2003

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Bethel University

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Management

Bethel University

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