ERIC SMITH

Dynamic professional in Emergency Management, Public Safety, and Disaster Response, with extensive expertise in Healthcare Emergency Management, Incident Management, EMS, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and Disaster Response. Skilled in articulating crisis management strategies to diverse audiences and serving as an effective Emergency Team Leader with a strong understanding of emergency responses and procedures. Proven track record in hazard identification and disaster recovery, complemented by a commitment to enhancing processes through innovation and collaboration focused on damage control and safety. Proficient in public education for emergency preparedness and excels in stakeholder communication to effectively implement disaster guidelines and achieve organizational objectives.

• Team Rubicon, Southwest Territory 2021 General Patton Award 2021
• Washoe County Sheriff's Office Letter of Commendation October 24, 2015
• Planned and executed projects related to the removal of multiple vehicles from a mountain pond outside Reno, Nevada, due to illegal dumping.
• Washoe County Sheriff's Office Letter of Commendation July 28, 2012
• Provided extensive assistance in apprehending a serial arsonist, contributing to the safety and security of our community.
• Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Bronze Star September 1, 2008
• For initiating an immediate and effective action in response to a firefighting aircraft crash incident.

• All-Hazards Incident Management Team Association
• American Avalanche Association
• Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals
• Golden Key International Honor Society
• International Association of Emergency Managers
• National Association of Emergency Managers
• Nevada Emergency Preparedness Association
• USA Lacrosse
• National Ski Patrol
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

• Certified Emergency Manager – International Association of Emergency Managers – expires 12/2027
• Nevada Emergency Manager – Associate – Nevada Emergency Preparedness Association
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional – International Board for Certification Services & Management
• Certified Healthcare Fire Safety Professional – International Board for Certification Services & Management
• Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator – Level II – National Disaster Life Support Foundation/Augusta Univ
• Renown Health Leader in Training Program
• FEMA Intermediate & Advanced Incident Management Courses
• FEMA Professional Development certificate
• FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy
• FEMA All-Hazards Type 3 Planning, Operations, and Logistics Section Chief, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, Resource, Demobilization, Situation, & Finance Unit Leader Courses.
• US Fire Academy Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team Course O-305
• Multiple EOC Operations & Planning courses. L2300, MGT-346
• Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA, OSHA, IFSCA
• FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) Trainer
• FEMA Community Emergency Response Team Trainer & Program Manager

• VOAD Caucus Chair – Nevada Emergency Preparedness Association – Represent all VOAD organizations within the State of Nevada as a non-voting member of the Nevada Emergency Preparedness Association board.
• Multiple Team Rubicon deployments as a Command & General Staff member – Deployed to multiple disasters across the country as a member of the Incident Command Team as a volunteer and as a Field Leadership Team member, including deployments as a mentor and coach to volunteer leadership and the entire operational command staff.
• Chapter President, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Student Chapter of the International Association of Emergency Managers. February 2018 – March 2020.