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, TNBachelor of Science - Emergency Services Management
Bethel University
McKenzie, TNSkills
- 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