James Key

Regional Coordinator overseeing the Southern Maryland Region that encompasses the counties of Prince George's, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's. Coordinate and deliver the public safety training needs for those four counties: fire, EMS, rescue, management curriculum. Training is coordinated for fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement, and private sector agencies in the Region. Maintained training and instructor certification records for approximately 80 part time instructors. Attended stakeholder meetings for local fire and EMS associations across the four counties.

Worked as certified Code Enforcement Officer ensuring that local, State, and Federal codes and laws were followed during scheduled inspections. Responded to any immediate life safety violations that require immediate attention and immediate compliance. Interacted with local and State public safety agencies during code enforcement work.

Retired as Station Commander at Co. 845 - Upper Marlboro, supervising 3 shift Lieutenants and coordinating day to day operations. Prior to that assigned as Operational Acting Battalion Chief in the field, assigned to the Emergency Services Command 4th Battalion, responsible for supervision and coordination of day to day operations for 7 Fire/EMS stations, respond on incidents and fulfill NIMS Incident Command functions and positions, 2017 Graduate of Leadership Under Fire Leadership Course, former Metro Liaison Officer for the Department and Program Manager for the WMATA ROCC Fire Liaison Program. Executive level interaction with internal and external customers related to the WMATA ROCC. The Department's representative on the MWCOG Passenger Rail Safety Subcommittee. Experienced in many areas of the Department to include fire suppression, emergency medical services/advanced life support, hazardous materials mitigation, and rescue operations. Promoted to rank of Fire Fighter / Paramedic Captain in November 2011. EMS Supervisor at events held at FedEx Field (upwards of 100,000 persons on site). Former Captain over seeing Hazard Materials Response Unit. PGFD Motto - “Safety First - So Everyone Goes Home” Experience with OSHA Standards as it relates to the Emergency Medical Service fields and workplace environment - to include compliance and enforcement tasks.