Brody Keck
Summary
Experience and knowledge in emergency management. Hard earned experience in emergency response, program delivery and development. Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills in high pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
Jackson County Emergency Management
10.2022 - Current
- Management of the Jackson County Emergency Management program. Verbal and written communication with elected officials, first responders, state personnel, and federal personnel. Coordination of the Department of Emergency Services (DES) meetings, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff training, and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Coordination with the Jackson County Public Schools for safety planning and training.
- Creation, editing, and uploading of documents in/from Microsoft Office, Google Drive, WebEOC, Share Point, and NIMS IAP through Google Drive.
- Operation and maintenance of mapping layers in CalTopo, Google Earth, and Garmin mapping software programs. Some operation of ArcGIS mapping. Printing and usage of USGS Quadrangle maps in scale with map reading tools, and compass.
- Policy writing, writing and revision of (SOP) standard operating procedures, scheduling, and emergency planning. Maintaining of the Jackson County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Emergency Support Functions (ESF), Threat and Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), and Incident Specific Plans (ISF).
- Manage search and rescue incidents as the SAR Coordinator for Jackson County. Implementation of ICS principles and practices. Utilization of the Lost Person Questionnaire, Search Urgency Form, and Lost Person Behavior Handbook. Developed plans, IAP's, and search areas on maps for individual incidents. Tracked personnel and resources for SAR incidents. Conducted interviews with the reporting parties. Coordinate resources and resource procurement such as specialized personnel, equipment, feeding, and staging. Operation of the county owned drone for SAR operations with infrared and video.
- Volunteer coordination in the 2025 Laurel County tornado. Tracked volunteer labor and equipment hours for debris removal. Assigned locations utilizing mapping software. Tracked check in/out via an ICS T-Card rack. Coordinated a volunteer staging location. Reported analytical data and progress to the Laurel County EOC. Attended operations briefings. Communicated with KYEM, Emergency Management, volunteers, Laurel County Fiscal Court, and the City of London.
- Coordinate and manage the (CSEPP) Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program for Jackson County with the program director. Planned exercises and maintained equipment. Received a best practice in 2022 for resource, patient, and responder tracking. Received an honorable mention in 2022 for implementation of ICS principles in the exercise. Aided in CSEPP program budgeting and project management such as the county radio communication system, and equipment procurement.
- Assist the floodplain manager with planning.
- Liaison with the Jackson County Fiscal Court, City of McKee, and other stakeholders with FEMA as the Applicant Agent of Jackson County. Management of DR-4860 for Jackson County.
- Development, implementation, and communication of an emergency plan for the Jackson County Fair yearly. Developed specific plans for missing juveniles, mass casualty incidents (MCI), civil unrest, heat exposure, fire, and traffic control.
Dispatcher
Jackson County 911
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Receive admin and emergency calls for service in stressful environment. Coordinate emergency response for police, fire, and EMS most often as the only dispatcher on shift. Deliver CPR instructions by phone. Coordinate and procure additional resources as needed, such as specialized personnel and equipment.
- Operate computer aided dispatch (CAD) and mapping software. criminal justice information system (CJIS) software,
- Incorporate effective verbal, written, and radio communications with stakeholders.
- Assigned with new employee on the job training where each new dispatcher is required to train on shift for two months.
- Development of schedules, policies, and procedures.
- Deploy to the Jackson County EOC during activations.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information.
Apprentice Funeral Director-Coroner
Lakes Funeral Home, Jackson County Coroner's Office
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Direct funeral and visitation services.
- Coordinate parking and procession.
- Respond to death calls in Jackson County and assist the Coroner and Deputy Coroners. Assist in the death investigations, evidence gathering, and scene preservation.
- Delivery of the deceased to and from the medical examiners office, funeral homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and crematories. Witness medical examinations. Liaison with investigators.
- Provide support to families in times of grief.
Telecommunications Specialist
Kentucky State Police
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Receive admin and emergency calls for service in stressful environment. Coordinate emergency response for police, fire, and EMS. Deliver CPR and pre-arrival instructions by phone (EMD-Emergency Medical Dispatch). Coordinate additional resources as needed, such as specialized personnel and equipment.
- Operate computer aided dispatch (CAD) and mapping software and criminal justice information system (CJIS) software.
- Incorporate effective verbal, written, and radio communications with stakeholders.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Attended the six week KSP Telecommunications Academy, Class Number 8, May 2016. (Obtained certification in Telecommunications and Emergency Medical Dispatch.)
Apprentice Electrician
Grot Electric
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Assist a licensed electrician with commercial electrical systems repair and maintenance, including alarm systems, fire suppression systems, lighting, and high voltage systems.
- Received clearance to work in restricted areas such as National Guard Armories, the Bluegrass Army Depot, Federal Prison System, and the Capital Grounds in Frankfort.
- Attended courses to obtain certification as a journeyman electrician. Coursework included reading blueprints, systems, and practices for industrial, residential, and commercial applications. (Did not obtain a certification.)
Dispatcher
Jackson County 911
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Receive admin and emergency calls for service in stressful environment. Coordinate emergency response for police, fire, and EMS most often as the only dispatcher on shift. Coordinate and procure additional resources as needed, such as specialized personnel and equipment.
- Operate computer aided dispatch (CAD) and mapping software. criminal justice information system (CJIS) software,
- Incorporate effective verbal, written, and radio communications with stakeholders.
- Assigned with new employee on the job training where each new dispatcher is required to train on shift for two months.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information.
Education
No Degree - Biblical and Theological Studies
Boyce College
Louisville, KY04.2019
Class of 2013 -
Jackson County High School
McKee, KY05-2013
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Program management, implementation, oversight, and coordination
- Policy analysis
- Budget development
- Emergency operations background
- Stakeholder engagement
- Operations management
- Staff recruiting, development, management, and coordination
- Risk and data analysis
- Crisis management
- Regulatory compliance
- Google drive
- Individual accountability
- Board relations
- Planning and coordination
- Community outreach
Accomplishments
- Life Saving Medal, December 2024.
- EMT of the Year Award, December 2024.
- Two time gold medal recipient with SkillsUSA for woodworking, 2012 and 2013.
Leadership Experience
- Life Saving Medal, 2024
- Sand Gap Fire & Rescue EMT of the Year, 2024
- Appointed to Jackson County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors, 06/01/25
- Appointed to Jackson County 911 Advisory Committee, 03/01/25
- Promoted to Captain at Gray Hawk Fire & Rescue, 06/01/18
- Elected Class President, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Volunteerism & Leadership
- Volunteer at Gray Hawk Fire and Rescue since 2010.
- Promoted to Captain at Gray Hawk Fire & Rescue, 2018.
- Appointed to the Jackson County 911 Advisory Committee by the Fiscal Court, February 2025.
- Appointed to the Jackson County Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors by the Fiscal Court, June 2025.
- Elected class president four consecutive years of high school, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
Certifications
- KYEM New Directors Training, 2023.
- FEMA National Fire Academy USFA Type 3 Incident Management Team, April 2022.
- Planning Section Chief, 2024.
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
- Kentucky Fire Commission 150 hour Certified Firefighter.
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
- Basic Search and Rescue.
- Search and Rescue Interviewing.
- County EOP and COOP Planning.
- Kentucky State Police Telecommunications Academy, May 2016.
Timeline
Deputy Director
Jackson County Emergency Management
10.2022 - Current
Dispatcher
Jackson County 911
05.2017 - 10.2022
Apprentice Funeral Director-Coroner
Lakes Funeral Home, Jackson County Coroner's Office
10.2016 - 05.2017
Telecommunications Specialist
Kentucky State Police
01.2016 - 10.2016
Apprentice Electrician
Grot Electric
04.2015 - 12.2015
Dispatcher
Jackson County 911
04.2013 - 04.2015
No Degree - Biblical and Theological Studies
Boyce College
Class of 2013 -
Jackson County High School
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