Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
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Chris Mehaffey

Clyde,NC

Summary

Experienced Chief Officer who is a mission and people driven servant leader. Has proven success building and leading talented teams in training, development, and response to emergency events. Highly committed to safety, wellness, and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with diverse knowledge and experience across all aspects of emergency services.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Fire Chief

Waynesville Fire Department
05.2019 - Current
  • Assisted with training and development of all members through extensive job-related topics.
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
  • Continued communication with local government to maintain positive relationship.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
  • Commanded department throughout duration of active fires in order to combat fire, eliminate danger and assist those in need.

Paramedic

Haywood County Emergency Services
10.2001 - 01.2023
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firefighters, police officers, and other emergency providers.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
  • Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.

Fire Engineer

Waynesville Fire Department
08.2008 - 05.2019
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
  • Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.

Deputy Fire Chief

Junaluska Fire Department
06.1994 - 07.2012
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
  • Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Services Administration

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
12.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology

Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC
12.2016

Municipal And County Administration

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
04.2020

Employment Law For Department Heads

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
04.2023

Skills

  • Budget Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Training Development
  • Decision Making
  • Grant Writing
  • Policy Development

Affiliations

International Association of Fire Chiefs

Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs

North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs

Western North Carolina Municipal Fire Chiefs Group

Certification

Firefighter I, II

Driver/Operator Aerials/Pumps

Fire Officer I, II, III

Fire Instructor I, II, III

NC Paramedic

NC Advanced Firefighting Certificate

NC Chief 101

NCAFC Executive Development

Additional Information

-Coordinator

Western North Carolina Municipal Chiefs Group, 2019 to Present

-Policy Committee Chairman and Board of Directors Member

KARE (Kids Advocacy Resource Effort), 2020 to Present

-Co-Chairman

Haywood County EMS Peer Review, 2019 to Present

-Member

Town of Waynesville Grant Committee, 2023 to Present


Timeline

Assistant Fire Chief

Waynesville Fire Department
05.2019 - Current

Fire Engineer

Waynesville Fire Department
08.2008 - 05.2019

Paramedic

Haywood County Emergency Services
10.2001 - 01.2023

Deputy Fire Chief

Junaluska Fire Department
06.1994 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Services Administration

Fayetteville State University

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology

Blue Ridge Community College

Municipal And County Administration

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Employment Law For Department Heads

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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