Douglas H. Goldsmith Jr.

Seasoned fire service leader with over 30 years of progressive experience in wildland and structural fire operations, emergency management, and executive leadership. Experienced in commanding incidents as a Type 1 Operations Section Chief and Type 3 Incident Commander/Operations Chief, with extensive NWCG certifications and mastery of ICS frameworks. Skilled at integrating operational and administrative functions including budget oversight, grants management, capital improvement projects, facilities and fleet operations, personnel development, and policy implementation to enhance organizational readiness, safety, and mission effectiveness. Committed to fostering collaborative, high-performing teams and advancing community-focused fire and emergency services. Adept at building strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional operations. Experienced in developing and implementing programs that improve operational efficiency, workforce readiness, and community risk reduction. Dedicated to creating inclusive, professional, and resilient organizational cultures that prioritize both firefighter and public safety.

• IFSAC Firefighter I & II
• Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, and Incident Commander
• Fire Officer I & II
• Fire Inspector I & II
• Fire Instructor I & II
• Emergency Medical Technician
• IFSAC Rope system I & II
• IFSAC Confined Space I & II
• NWCG Operations Chief (CISM)
• NWCG Firefighter 1 & 2
• DNR Engine Academy
• NWCG Single Resource Boss- Engine, Crew, Heqb
• NWCG Task Force/ Strike Team Leader Engine/Dozer
• NWCG Division Supervisor
• NWCG Type 3 Incident Commander
• NWCG Prescribed Burn Boss 3
• ICS 100, 200, 300, S-300, 400, 700, and 800.
• All-hazards incident management team- IC, Operations Chief/Division Supervisor
• Southeast and Northeast DNR Overhead/Incident Management Team
• Incident Tactics and Accountability
• NFA Incident Fire Safety Officer
• Fire Tactics
• Art of Smoke Reading
• Washington State Patrol fire academy burn instructor.
• Yakima Training Center Live burn instructor (Structure, Vehicle, Helicopter)
• West Valley Fire Department vehicle fire simulator instructor
• Extensive experience in multiple alarm incidents
• West Valley Fire Command Officer Academy
• West Valley Fire Driver Operator Certificate
• Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer (WSP) & Reserved Sheriff Deputy Commission
• Fire Investigator (Wildland/Structure)
• Techniques to cope with personnel after critical incidents.
• Multiple Instructor certifications (WSP)

• Ability to lead and be committed to agency missions, visions, and goals.
• Ability to work in a complex political environment with multi-jurisdictional boundaries and cultural differences.
• Ability to manage complex incidents and day to day operations.
• Ability to develop, create, and implement Policy's and Procedures
• Ability to supervise, manage, relate, and protect the values of a diverse workforce.
• Ability to provide strong leadership in a diverse, fast paced environment.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and negotiate agreements with other agencies for positive community outcomes.
• Ability to earn trust as demonstrated by performance, reputation, and character.
• Ability to put others above self.
• Ability to improve WSRB ratings.
• Ability to build, improve and foster working relationships with neighboring local, state, and federal fire agencies.
• Ability to create, develop, and implement a wildland fire program.
• Ability to empower a team for successful outcomes.
• Ability to work with local, state, and federal political leaders.
• Ability to create and implement Community Wildfire Protection Plans.
• Ability to teach, mentor, coach, and lead.
• Ability to portray an image of professionalism.
• Ability to create, lead, follow, and instruct a standardized curriculum.
• Ability to work within the Incident Command System, including the application and instruction.
• Ability to display excellent work habits and time management characteristics.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent public speaking ability.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal instructional skills.
• Ability to be respectful, honest, and loyal to all people.
• Ability to be forthcoming and transparent.
• Ability to focus on teamwork and followership.