Darren Duffany
White Lake,MI
Summary
Dynamic emergency response professional with a robust background in fire safety and emergency management, skilled in leading teams through high-pressure situations while implementing effective response strategies. Proven track record of fostering strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and efficient outcomes in critical scenarios. Expertise includes incident command, crisis management, and strategic decision-making, contributing to enhanced safety protocols and operational excellence. Committed to continuous improvement and proactive risk mitigation in all aspects of emergency preparedness and response.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain (Unit 3 Shift Commander)
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
06.2024 - Current
- A Fire Captain is the highest-ranking officer on shift. They are the Shift Commander for all stations in the City. They are responsible for all administrative duties for their unit. They are ultimately responsible for the supervision of all personnel, work performed and training at all stations in the City. The Fire Captain is also responsible for the care and maintenance of all quarters and equipment in the City, the discipline of personnel on their unit as well as being the Incident Commander on all emergency situations when called upon. Work is performed with considerable independence but is governed by established departmental rules and regulations and standard operating procedures set forth by the Fire Chief.
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
10.2023 - 06.2024
- A Fire Lieutenant is the senior officer at their assigned station. The Lieutenant is the station boss. They are responsible for the supervision of personnel and work of multiple Fire Companies at their assigned station. They are responsible for the care and maintenance of quarters and equipment, the discipline of personnel, under the guidance of the Fire Captain, as well as supervising the control of fires until relieved by the Fire Captain. Work is performed with considerable independence but is governed by established departmental rules and regulations, standard operating procedures and instruction received from superior officers.
- Reason for leaving: Promoted to Fire Captain (Shift Commander)
Fire Sergeant/Paramedic
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
06.2020 - 10.2023
- A Fire Sergeant is the junior officer at their assigned station. They are responsible for the supervision of personnel and work of a single fire company. They are also responsible for the inspection, maintenance and minor repair of apparatus and equipment. Work is governed by established departmental rules and regulations, standard operating procedures and by direction and advice received from superior officers.
- Reason for leaving: Promoted to Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
02.2005 - 06.2020
- A Firefighter does general duty emergency work in the protection of life and property. A Firefighter is responsible for the rapid and efficient performance of specialized duties under emergency conditions which may involve personal hazards. A major portion of the Firefighter's time is necessarily spent in preparing to combat fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue emergencies, and incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. Firefighters are assigned to EMS duties up to their level of training. Firefighters also perform routine work in the maintenance of fire station property and equipment. Work is normally performed under close supervision and specific work assignments are given by a superior officer, both in fighting fires and at the station. A Firefighter is subject to call at any time in the event of emergency.
- Reason for leaving: Promoted to Fire Sergeant/Paramedic
Auxiliary Firefighter
City of Novi Fire Department
02.2003 - 02.2005
- Work on a part-time basis 2-3 12Hr shifts per week with full-time Firefighter/EMT's responding to all types of emergencies for the City of Novi.
- Reason for Leaving: Hired as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Royal Oak Fire Department
EMT-Paramedic
Community EMS
02.2003 - 02.2005
- Perform Paramedic duties for a private ambulance company. Transporting critical and non-critical patients to and from hospitals.
- Reason for Leaving: Hired as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Royal Oak Fire Department
Education
B.A.S - Public Safety Studies
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MIAGS - Liberal Arts
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05.2024
MI. Certification - Fire Officer 1,2,3
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI03.2018
MI. Certifications - Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, EMT-Basic
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI12.2003
MI. License - EMT-Paramedic
LSTI-Life Support Training Institute
Southfield, MI10.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Outlook
- Proficient with NFIRS, CFIRS, CLEMIS and ESO
- Incident command
- Emergency response
- Personnel supervision
- Fire suppression
- Training development
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Public safety education
- Crisis management
- Communication skills
- Performance evaluation
- Hazardous materials response
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Fire strategy
- Fire department procedures
Affiliations
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 431
Certification
State of Michigan/MFFTC/National Fire Academy/DHS- FEMA/NFPA:
- Basic Fire Academy Certificate - 2002
- Hazmat Awareness Certificate - 2002
- Hazmat Operations Certificate - 2002
- Firefighter 1 Certificate - 2002
- Firefighter 2 Certificate - 2002
- EMT- Basic License - 2003
- AHA CPR/BLS Provider Cert - 2002(current)
- EMT-Paramedic License - 2004(current)
- AHA ACLS Provider Cert. - 2004(current)
- AHA – BLS Instructor – 2006
- Hazmat Technician Certificate – 2007
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course – 2007, 2014
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert -2008
- PEEP Certificate – 2008(current)
- Technical Rescue Ropes – 2008
- Technical Rescue Ropes Ops + - 2008
- Technical Rescue BLDG Collapse Ops – 2009
- Technical Rescue BLDG Collapse Technician – 2010
- Technical Rescue Wide Area Search – 2011
- Technical Rescue Machine Extrication Ops - 2011
- Technical Rescue Ropes Technician - 2012
- Hazmat Paramedic (EMS) Part I and II - 2012
- Hazmat/WMD Awareness – 2013
- Hazmat/WMD Air monitoring - 2013
- Hazmat/WMD Characteristics of Hazard Materials - 2013
- Highway Cargo Tank Specialty – 2013
- Railcar Specialty for Hazmat Technician – 2013
- NIMS ICS 100/200 – 2014
- NIMS ICS 700/800 – 2014
- HazMatIQ - Above the Line/Below the Line – 2014
- Propane Emergencies - 2014
- Incident Safety Officer - 2016
- Educational Methodology – 2016
- Firefighting Strategies & Tactics - 2016
- NIMS: ICS For the Fire Service - 2016
- NIMS ICS 300 - 2017
- NIMS ICS 400 - 2017
- Michigan Fire Officer 1 & 2 – 2018
- Chimney Fire Suppression - 2018
- Blue Card Incident Command Training - 2020
- DTE/MFSA Electrical Safety Training Program- 2021
- The Art of Reading Smoke - 2023
- Michigan Fire Instructor 1 – 2023
- NFIRS 5.0 Certified - 2023
- Fundamentals of Emergency Management IS-230.C - 2023
- Emergency Planning IS-235.C – 2023
- Effective Communication IS-242.C – 2023
- Michigan Fire Officer 3 – 2023
- EMS Instructor Coordinator course – 2024
- Michigan Fire Officer 1 Train the Trainer – 2025
- Michigan Fire Officer 2 Train the Trainer – 2025
- Michigan Fire Officer 3 Train the Trainer – 2025
- Michigan Drivers Training Train the Trainer – 2025
- Michigan/ISFSI – Live Fire Instructor-Fixed facility – 2025
- An Introduction to Exercises IS-00120.C - 2025
- Leadership and Influence IS-00240.C – 2025
- Decision Making and Problem Solving IS-00241.C – 2025
- Developing and Managing Volunteers IS-00244.B – 2025
- Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions IS-02200 - 2025
- Elevator Training - 2025
Interest and Activities
Traveling, Fishing, Boating, Wake surfing, Coaching Youth Football and Spending time with Family.
Military
United States Navy
ARFF/Structure Firefighter
Sept. 1998 – Sept. 2002
USA, Armed Forces Europe and US Pacific Fleet
Duties
Performed Aircraft Rescue Firefighting/Crash and Salvage Duties onboard Aircraft Carriers and Naval Air Stations.
Reason for Leaving:
Honorable Discharge
Additional Information
- Non-commissioned Petty Officer 3rd Class in US Navy
Supervised and directed Crash Fire Rescue Crews in the US Navy
- Awarded numerous service/achievement medals in the US Navy including Armed Forces Service Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, ETC.
- Company Commander/Platoon Leader - Schoolcraft College Fire Academy
Timeline
Fire Captain (Unit 3 Shift Commander)
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
06.2024 - Current
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
10.2023 - 06.2024
Fire Sergeant/Paramedic
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
06.2020 - 10.2023
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Royal Oak Fire Dept.
02.2005 - 06.2020
Auxiliary Firefighter
City of Novi Fire Department
02.2003 - 02.2005
EMT-Paramedic
Community EMS
02.2003 - 02.2005
AGS - Liberal Arts
Schoolcraft College
MI. Certification - Fire Officer 1,2,3
Oakland Community College
MI. Certifications - Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, EMT-Basic
Schoolcraft College
MI. License - EMT-Paramedic
LSTI-Life Support Training Institute
B.A.S - Public Safety Studies
Siena Heights University