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
Livonia, MI
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
Lansing, MI
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
Detroit, MI
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, MI08.2023
Certification - Staff And Command Executive Leadership Program
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI10.2021
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