Bryan Southard
Waxahachie
Summary
Knowledgeable fire chief with robust background in municipal governance, adept at streamlining city operations and fostering community engagement. Successfully led initiatives to enhance public services and improve infrastructure. Demonstrated strategic planning and leadership skills, ensuring efficient city management and policy implementation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief, Emergency Management Coordinator
Desoto Fire Rescue
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Chief of Operations & Training
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2018 - 01.2022
Battalion Chief, EMS and Training
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2017 - 01.2018
EMS Captain (Admin position)
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2015 - 01.2017
EMS Coordinator
Desoto Fire Training Center
01.2010 - 01.2017
Firefighter
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2001 - 01.2015
Station Captain, Fire Engineer, Firefighter/Paramedic
EMT Instructor
Desoto Fire Training Center
01.2003 - 01.2010
Paramedic Instructor
University of Texas Southwestern
01.2004 - 01.2008
Education
Masters of Science - Public Administration
University of North Texas, Dallas
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management and Public Safety
Grand Canyon University
12.2018
Certified Public Manager
Texas State University
01-2027
Skills
- Firefighting operations
- Incident command
- Workload prioritization
- Organizational leadership
- Intergovernmental relations
- Community engagement
- Critical thinking skills
- Public administration
Affiliations
- International City Managers Association Member (ICMA), 2024-Present
- TIFMAS Central Coordinator, North Branch, 2022-Present
- EDUCT Secretary, 2020-2022
- Desoto Lions Club Member, 2022-Present
- Desoto Rotary Club Member, 2018-Present
- School Board Vice President, Wills Point ISD, 2014-2015
- School Board Trustee, Wills Point ISD, 2010-2014
- Planning and Zoning Commission Member, City of Wills Point, 2013-2015
- Wills Point Volunteer Firefighter Member, 2000-2008
- Elmo Volunteer Firefighter Member, 1996-2000
Certification
- TEEX Fire Service Chief Executive Officer, 2019
- Texas Fire Chiefs Association Texas Fire Chiefs Academy, Certified Fire Executive, 2017
- Texas Fire Chiefs Academy, EMS Chiefs Academy, 2016
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Head of Department, Suppression, 2023
- Incident Commander, 2021
- Fire Service Instructor, Master, 2019
- Driver/Aerial Operator, 2018
- Firefighter Master, 2015
- Incident Safety Officer, 2015
- Fire Officer IV, 2014
- Driver/Operator Pumper, 2007
- FEMA NIMS 100, 2006
- NIMS 200, 2006
- NIMS 230, 2018
- NIMS 241, 2017
- NIMS 244, 2017
- NIMS 300, 2014
- NIMS 400, 2014
- NIMS 700, 2005
- NIMS 800, 2011
- Department of State Health Services Licensed Paramedic, 2019
- Basic EMT Coordinator, 2010
- EMS Instructor, 2003
- Paramedic, 1999
Awards
Officer of the Year, Desoto Fire rescue, 2016, Chiefs Award, Desoto Fire Rescue, 2014, Emergency Medical Service Award, Desoto Fire Rescue, 2010, Fire Engineer of the Year, Desoto Fire Rescue, 2009, Fire Engineer of the Year, Desoto Fire Rescue, 2008
Timeline
Fire Chief, Emergency Management Coordinator
Desoto Fire Rescue
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Chief of Operations & Training
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2018 - 01.2022
Battalion Chief, EMS and Training
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2017 - 01.2018
EMS Captain (Admin position)
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2015 - 01.2017
EMS Coordinator
Desoto Fire Training Center
01.2010 - 01.2017
Paramedic Instructor
University of Texas Southwestern
01.2004 - 01.2008
EMT Instructor
Desoto Fire Training Center
01.2003 - 01.2010
Firefighter
Desoto Fire Rescue
01.2001 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management and Public Safety
Grand Canyon University
Masters of Science - Public Administration
University of North Texas, Dallas
Certified Public Manager
Texas State University
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