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Gary Curtis

Duncan,OK

Summary

Adept at EOC Operations Management and Emergency Staff Development, I significantly enhanced emergency preparedness at Stephens County and assisted with field operations for Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management. My leadership led to the development of a county-wide alert system and a revamped Emergency Operations Plan, showcasing my ability to manage contracts and coordinate safety shelter projects effectively. Having worked for the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management in the field, I have a very significant view and working relationship with the Southwestern area of Oklahoma and surrounding areas.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Director of Emergency Mangement

Stephens County
03.2017 - Current
  • Built Emergency Website to keep residents informed of important events as well as fillable forms for Individual Safe Room Registration and Flood Plains permits.
  • Revamped the County Emergency Operations Plan to include Courthouse evacuation procedures, Tornado drills, fire drills, live shooter, and lock-down incidents.
  • Worked with all elected officials to brings a county-wide alerts system, and build the alert system to use for all county employees and offices.
  • Supervised the EMPG for the county as well as completed grants for the City of Duncan and for four years was the Emergency Manager for the City of Duncan as well.
  • Taught water and flood safety in all county schools.
  • Taught CPR for county employees.
  • Revamped the Emergency Operations Center with one-touch screens as well as have monitors installed on all three floors of the County Court house for weather and emergency messages.
  • Oversaw several disasters that Stephens County was involved in as well as being the contact point for the fire and emergency services when additional assistance is needed.

Planning Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
01.2015 - 03.2017
  • Developed plans to assist and retrieve disaster documentation with counties, water districts, and cities as directed.
  • Created and maintained schedule based on required documentation as directed by employer.
  • Oversaw site's disaster evaluation for the state while working with FEMA resources during the 4222 DR.
  • Followed and completed task orders for several Federal declared disasters for the state.
  • Received training in several areas including Hazardous Mitigation Planning, All Hazard Resources Unit Leader, MGT 415 Disaster Recovery, etc.

Soutwest Area Training Specialist

Oklahoma State University, 250 McElroy Hall
11.2007 - 10.2014
  • Conducted training sessions to assess skill levels and help strengthen those participants.
  • Trained and mentored new and seasoned personnel.
  • Set up and at times assist in training across the state.
  • Developed new instructors, assisted with there training to see that they succeeded.
  • Oversaw all training in the SW quadrant of the state.
  • Performed as a live fire instructor on campus as well as several live fire training sites across the state.

Director of Communications

Stephens County Public Safety Commission
03.2006 - 10.2007


  • Supervised 9 dispatchers in charge of all 911 and emergency communication for most of the county.
  • Coordinated relations meetings and prepared necessary materials involving fire and officer safety.
  • Managed communication department's $750,000 budget.
  • Managed all payroll, insurance, and income tax forms.

Major

City of Duncan, OK
03.1980 - 03.2006
  • To assist in life safety, building safety, and rural safety incidents.
  • Perform Search and Rescue
  • Perform hazardous operations as a Hazard Materials Technician.
  • Perform Emergency Service Technician Skills to serve the citizens of our surrounding areas.
  • Teach firefighters hazardous operations skills as well as CPR, and EMS skills.
  • Performed as an Instructor level ll for the department.

Education

No Degree - Instrumental Music

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

Skills

  • EOC Operations Management
  • Contract Management
  • Safety Shelter Project Coordination
  • Emergency Staff Development

Certification

Emergency Response and Training

  • Hazardous Material Technician
  • Fire Fighter l
  • Fire Instructor l
  • Fire Instructor ll
  • Hazardous Material Awareness
  • Hazardous Materials Operations

Emergency Management Training - 2017-present

  • OEM-FMAG and Recovery Documentation 2018
  • Staging Area Management 2018
  • OEM-MGT 405: Mobilizing Faith Based Organizations in Preparing for Disaster 2019
  • OEM-GIS and Mitigation Tools 2019
  • E/L101, 102, 103, 105, 146
  • All Hazard Resources Unit Leader
  • MGT 415 Disaster Recovery
  • PER294 Testing an Emergency Management Plan in a Rural EOC
  • FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment
  • Local Volunteer and Donations Management
  • GO775 EOC Management and Operations
  • Developing and Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal, and Local Government Emergency Plans.

Timeline

Director of Emergency Mangement

Stephens County
03.2017 - Current

Planning Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
01.2015 - 03.2017

Soutwest Area Training Specialist

Oklahoma State University, 250 McElroy Hall
11.2007 - 10.2014

Director of Communications

Stephens County Public Safety Commission
03.2006 - 10.2007

Major

City of Duncan, OK
03.1980 - 03.2006

No Degree - Instrumental Music

Cameron University

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