Calem Hicks

To provide the City of Pelham and the members of the Pelham Fire Department with the type of leadership and performance that our citizens and my fellow co-workers and superior officers would be proud to receive. Achieving this leadership and performance through work ethics that display pride, confidence, professionalism, and the desire to learn and continue my education in the roles and responsibilities as the Deputy Chief for the Pelham Fire Department.

Analytical professional with technical knowledge, and critical thinking skills, to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity, and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others, and consistently exceeds expectations. Resourceful officer with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and productively. Specialize in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and risk management, ensuring that smooth operations and safety protocols are always followed. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, bringing value to teams by fostering collaboration, and driving positive outcomes. Seasoned officer with experience in fire, emergency services, and emergency management. Demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, and crisis management expertise.. Contributed to the enhancement of safety protocols and procedures in previous roles. Known for conflict resolution proficiency and high ethical standards.

• Firefighter I, 07/01/03
• Apparatus Operator: Pumper, 05/01/04
• Apparatus Operator: Aerial, 09/01/04
• Intro to Technical Rescue, 10/01/04
• Firefighter II, 05/01/05
• Fire Instructor I, 03/01/06
• Fire Officer I, 04/01/06
• Rescue Technician: Rope, 05/01/06
• Hazardous Material Technician, 06/01/06
• Wildland Firefighter, 02/01/08
• Fire Department Safety Officer, 04/01/08
• Health & Safety Officer, 04/01/08
• Incident Safety Officer, 04/01/08
• Fire Inspector I, 08/01/08
• Fire Officer II, 09/01/08
• Fire Instructor II, 10/01/08
• Rapid Intervention Crew, 11/01/08
• RT: Vehicle & Machinery Extrication, 02/01/09
• Rescue Technician: Confined Space, 03/01/09
• Alabama Smoke Diver, 03/01/10
• Rescue Technician: Trench, 03/01/11
• Live Fire Instructor, 09/01/14
• Rescue Technician: Surface Water I/II, 06/01/15
• Rescue Technician: Swift Water I/II, 06/01/15
• Fire Investigator, 06/01/15
• SLICE-RS, 12/01/15
• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, 01/01/16
• Tactics and Strategies, 01/01/17
• Fire Officer III, 02/01/18
• Public Information Officer, 05/01/18
• All Hazards Incident Management Team, 06/01/18
• Live Fire Instructor Instructor in Charge, 02/01/21
• RT: Wilderness I/II, 03/19/21
• Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I, 05/26/21
• Fire Instructor III, 10/01/21
• Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy, 05/01/24
• Fire Officer IV, 08/01/24

• IS-00700 Introduction to National Incident Management System, 12/01/05
• IS-00100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100, 07/01/06
• IS-00100.b: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100, 06/01/12
• IS-00200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, 03/01/08
• IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, 06/01/12
• IS-00907 Active Shooter: What Can You Do, 01/01/14
• IS-00909 Community Preparedness Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone, 09/01/18
• IS-00240.b Leadership and Influence, 10/01/18
• IS-00393.b Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, 10/01/18
• Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services, 05/01/19
• IS-00800.c National Response Framework, An Introduction, 02/01/20
• IS-00366 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters, 03/01/20
• IS-00042 Social Media in Emergency Management, 03/01/20
• IS-00703.b: National Incident Management System Resource Management, 08/01/21
• IS-00029.a: Public Information Officer Awareness, 08/01/21
• IS-00706: NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid- An Introduction, 08/01/21
• NIMS ICS All-Hazards Safety Officer, 10/01/22
• NIMS ICS All-Hazards Operations Section Chief, 11/01/22
• IS-00241.c: Decision Making and Problem Solving, 10/01/23
• IS-00242.c: Effective Communication, 12/01/23
• IS-00244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers, 03/01/24
• IS-02200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions, 09/01/24

• Occupational Airbag Inflatable Restraint Education, 08/01/04
• Fire Origin and Determination Orientation, 09/01/06
• Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents, 05/01/07
• AFRS Building Construction related to the Fire Service, 12/01/07
• Car Seat Technician, 01/01/08
• Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter Conference, 2014, 2022, 2023
• AHA ACLS Instructor, 05/01/24
• EVOC-Ambulance Operator, 05/01/24
• AHA PALS Instructor, 07/01/24
• EVOC Instructor, 09/01/24
• AHA BLS Instructor, 10/01/24

• Donnie West, Former Fire Chief, Center Point Fire District, Lieutenant, Hoover Fire Department (Retired), 8543 Emerald Lake Drive East, Pinson, AL, 35126, 205-965-0521
• Adam Whatley, Captain, Tuscaloosa Fire Department, Fire Chief, Thorsby Fire Department, 496 Michigan Ave, Thorsby, AL, 35171
• Brandon Dahlen, Fire Chief- Center Point Fire District, 2363 Carraway Street, Birmingham, AL, 35235, 205-514-7364

• NFA-Command and Control of Incident Operations (R0312), 02/01/13
• NFA-Command and Control of Target Hazards (N0314), 02/01/14
• NFA-Command and Control Decision Making at Multi-Alarm Incidents (R0297), 03/01/15
• NFA-Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Natural and Man-Made Disasters (R0308), 03/01/16
• NFA-Emergency Resource Deployment Planning: Standards of Cover, 09/01/18
• NFA Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations (N0147), 09/01/18
• TEEX-Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command, 06/01/19
• NFA Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management, 07/01/20
• U.S.F.A Fire-Related Human Behavior, 07/01/20
• NFA- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, 05/01/21

• Alabaster Fire Department, EMS Officer, 01/01/24, Present, Assistant EMS Officer/Central Supply Coordinator, 06/01/21, 01/01/24, Alabama Incident Management Team Member, 06/01/18, Present, Water Rescue Awareness and Operations Lead Instructor, 08/01/17, Present, Health and Safety Committee Member, 08/01/18, Present, AFD Promotional Interview Panel Member, Multiple Occasions, Multiple Occasions, Employee Evaluation Development Committee Member, 05/01/18, 05/01/18, EMS Committee Member, 07/01/15, 01/01/18, Accreditation Committee Member-Health & Safety/Technical Rescue, 11/01/13, 01/01/18, Physical Training Committee Member, 11/01/13, 11/01/18, House Dues Manager Firehouse 1&3, 01/01/08, 09/01/13, Firehouse 2 Spare Drug Inventory Manager, 07/01/11, 04/01/16
• Center Point Fire District, SOG Committee Chairmen- Operations & Technical Rescue, 10/01/13, Resignation, Training Calendar Coordinator, 12/01/16, 12/01/16
• Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge Competitor, 04/01/11, 04/01/16
• Team Captain- Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge Team, 01/01/13, 01/01/17
• Inductee of Class of 2015 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge “Lion’s Den”, 08/01/15, 08/01/15
• 9/11- Memorial Stair Climb Participant, 09/01/13, 09/01/16
• Battle of the Badges Softball Team Participant, 11/01/12, 11/01/12
• Mercedes Marathon Participant, Multiple years, Multiple years

• Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge "Lions Den" Member