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Jamal Mickles

Jamal Mickles

Ferndale,Michigan

Summary

Motivated Fire Service Leader with integrated technology expertise provides a classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs. A strong ability to develop and mentor fire service leaders.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate

Work History

Fire Leadership Instructor

Schoolcraft College
05.2022 - Current
  • Certified over 40 Fire Instructors.
  • Trained and developed 20 Fire Officers.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
  • Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.

Training Coordinator

State Of Michigan Bureau Of Fire Services
09.2021 - Current
  • Administered certification exams for over 1000 Firefighters, Fire Instructors, and Fire Officers.
  • Conducted Orientation training for over 400 Firefighters and Fire Instructors.
  • Provided ongoing mentoring to Fire Instructors in 4 counties.
  • Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review.
  • Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
  • Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Verified training program compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Selected, developed, and delivered classroom and online training materials to meet program needs.
  • Trained and mentored 3 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Worked with central management to identify, plan, align, and address training needs.

Fire Lieutenant Instructor

Detroit Fire Department
09.2003 - Current
  • Trained and certified over 500 Firefighters since 2014.
  • Trained and certified over 100 Fire Instructors.
  • Mentored over 20 Fire Instructors.
  • Delivered weekly training and mentoring to over 40 Detroit Fire Officers.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.

Education

BBA - Diversity, Public Safety, And Leadership

Cleary University
Howell, MI
08.2023

Certification - Staff And Command Executive Leadership Program

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
10.2021

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organizational skills
  • Management
  • Academic Administration
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Physical Fitness
  • Reviewing Curriculum
  • Officer Training
  • Develop Courses
  • Supervising Subordinates
  • Hazard Awareness
  • Diverse Student Populations

Affiliations

  • Michigan Fire Service Instructors' Association (Southeast Regional Vice President)
  • International Association of Firefighters
  • Detroit Firefighters' Association

Certification

  • Certified Fire Instructor 2 - September 2018
  • Certified Fire Officer 3 - June 2018
  • Live Fire Instructor - 2017
  • CPR/First Aid Instructor - 2016

Timeline

Fire Leadership Instructor

Schoolcraft College
05.2022 - Current

Training Coordinator

State Of Michigan Bureau Of Fire Services
09.2021 - Current

Fire Lieutenant Instructor

Detroit Fire Department
09.2003 - Current

BBA - Diversity, Public Safety, And Leadership

Cleary University

Certification - Staff And Command Executive Leadership Program

Eastern Michigan University

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