Daniel J. "Danny" Adams II
Prairieville,LA
Summary
A passionate, proactive leader with extensive communication, training and administrative skills with the natural ability and tools to deliver prevention intervention trainings. An Innovative, competent and results-orientated professional, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, and proven ability to respond and react quickly and effectively to crisis situations. As Baton Rouge Assistant Fire Chief, managed and successfully coordinated the day-to-day operations of fire personnel. Provides consistent personal and professional guidance for effective leadership to Louisiana Spirit First Responder Teams after responding to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, the recent BP Oil spill, and the Charleston, SC Fire Fighter loss to present disasters declared by Louisiana. Formulated policies and provided key service recommendations to Executive Management Team. Regularly commended for high quality of work and service to the State of Louisiana.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
First Responder Coordinator/Emergency Preparedness
Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2005 - 11.2025
- I.A.F.F. Contractor for Peer Support, Behavioral Health Board, Disaster Response.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continually enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the role of a first responder.
- Increased team cohesiveness by fostering a supportive work environment, promoting open communication, and providing constructive feedback.
- Assessed mental health conditions, utilizing established protocols to determine appropriate intervention strategies.
- Trained and mentored new responders on best practices in crisis intervention and safety procedures.
- Coordinated resources effectively during incidents, ensuring timely access to necessary medical and psychological assistance.
Assistant Chief
Baton Rouge Fire Department
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
01.1978 - 05.2008
- Coordination of day-to-day operations, command of emergency operations, safety, and crisis skills.
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring team preparedness and effective resource allocation during critical incidents.
- Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
- Successfully led change management initiatives, effectively managing resistance and ensuring smooth transitions in operations.
- Served as a key liaison between senior leadership and frontline staff, facilitating open communication channels throughout the organization.
Education
Fire Science - Management, Fire Officer 1, Deans List, Who’s Who in Junior Colleges
Louisiana State University-Eunice
01.1999
Critical Incident Stress Management Certification - Critical Stress Management of Emergency Personel
University of Maryland Baltimore County
BaltimoreSkills
- Instructor with Livingworks Education for 3 1/2 hour suicide awareness and identification class Also a train the trainer for this education
- Trainer for ASIST with Livingworks Education for a 2 day suicide intervention class
- FEMA/SAMHSA tools for disaster assistance
- Psychological First Aid, trained by one of the creators of the course
- Two Day Peer Support Training for Firefighters
- Mental Health First Aid trained
- Incident command system
- Disaster response
- Disaster response planning
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Led successful Crisis Team for Baton Rouge Fire Department, Implemented Needs Assessment for IAFF/Louisiana Spirit for first responders after hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike.
- Firefighter of the Year 1997
- Behavioral Health Board Advisor for International Association of Fire Fighters (L-EAP)
- Behavioral Health Board Advisor for National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation and Coordinator of Line of Duty Deaths for Louisiana
- Volunteer with Louisiana Children’s Burn Survivor Camp, 'Camp I’m Still Me'
Timeline
First Responder Coordinator/Emergency Preparedness
Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health
10.2005 - 11.2025
Assistant Chief
Baton Rouge Fire Department
01.1978 - 05.2008
Fire Science - Management, Fire Officer 1, Deans List, Who’s Who in Junior Colleges
Louisiana State University-Eunice
Critical Incident Stress Management Certification - Critical Stress Management of Emergency Personel
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Leadership Experience
- A passionate, proactive leader with extensive communication, training and administrative skills with the natural ability and tools to deliver prevention intervention trainings.
- An Innovative, competent and results-orientated professional, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, and proven ability to respond and react quickly and effectively to crisis situations.
- As Baton Rouge Assistant Fire Chief, managed and successfully coordinated the day-to-day operations of fire personnel.
- Provides consistent personal and professional guidance for effective leadership to Louisiana Spirit First Responder Teams after responding to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, the recent BP Oil spill, and the Charleston, SC Fire Fighter loss to present disasters declared by Louisiana.
- Formulated policies and provided key service recommendations to Executive Management Team.
- Regularly commended for high quality of work and service to the State of Louisiana.
Technical Trainings
- NIMS – IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800, SAMHSA Crisis Counseling Program Trainings
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) – Basic, Advanced, Peer, Disaster Response, Line of Duty Death, Families Support, Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention, and Substance Abuse
- CISM Trainer for Group, Individual Crisis Intervention and GRN Combined courses
- Trainer in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), safeTALK, Suicide 101, Psychological First Aid, Crisis Counseling, Peer Development, safeTALK T4T Instructor, MHFA Adult and Children Trainer
- DHH/OBH Trainings – Drug Free Workplace, Bloodborne Pathogens, ADA, Defensive Driving, HIPAA, Return to Work, Sexual Harassment, Violence in the Workplace, Brief Screening and Interventions, Ethics.
- MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Master Peer Trainer for I.A.F.F., Behavioral Health Board, Disaster Response Team.
Personal Information
Security and volunteer for Healing Place Church Ascensions Kids Ministry
Volunteer assistance to departments with Critical Incident Stress needs
Married to Jocelyn M. Adams and each have two combined daughters over 30 yo