John Kelley
4498 Argenta Drive,Brighton, Michigan
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Inspector, Investigator, CRR Manager
Green Oak Towenship Fire Department
Green Oak Township , MI
08.2021 - Current
- Determined appropriate steps needed to bring buildings into fire code compliance.
- Inspected commercial and industrial buildings to identify hazardous conditions and fire code violations.
- Tested and approved newly installed fire protection systems.
- Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
- Developed, implemented and enhanced fire prevention and suppression policies.
- Conducted fire scene investigations to establish fire cause, origin and development.
- Taught public education courses and programs on fire safety and prevention strategies.
- Prepared inspection reports detailing investigative findings and recommendations for corrective action.
- Visited fire scenes to investigate and determine causes.
Medical Examiner Investigator
Livingston County Medical Examiner
Howell, Michigan
09.2020 - Current
- Supervised removal of bodies from death scenes to transport to morgues.
- Contacted families and next of kin of deceased to inform of deaths and gather further information for to support reviews.
- Recorded positions and conditions of bodies to track evidence.
- Kept detailed records of bodily injuries and submitted reports to investigating officials, family members and legal bodies.
- Interviewed witnesses at death scenes to obtain collateral information to determine manner of death.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Owner/Operator
Kelley Funeral Transport
Brighton, Michigan
01.2019 - Current
- Assist Funeral Directors with removal and transport of deceased from place of death to funeral homes
- provide local and long distance transport service
- provide prompt, efficient and cuterious service
- maintain and provide equipment for the removal of bariatric patients
- foster and maintain professional working relationships with healthcare facility, hospice and medical examiner staff
- maintain and keep vehicles and equipment is excellent appearance and working condition
- keep, maintain and provide the best possible Personal Protective Equipment for staff
- employ safe work practices for staff
- provide caring and professional service to families at their time of need
Shift Captain
Green Oak Township
Green Oak Township, Michigan
01.2009 - 08.2021
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Oversaw shift personnel.
- Asst with the day to day operations of the fire department.
Purchased
Keehn Funeral Home
Brighton, MI
08.1995 - 01.2019
Shift Supervisor
Brighton Area Fire Department
01.2001 - 01.2009
Assistant Fire Chief
City of Brighton Fire Department
Brighton, Michigan
06.1988 - 08.1995
Staff Assistant
Keehn Funeral Home
Brighton, MI
06.1983 - 08.1995
Junior Fire Department Chief
01.1982 - 01.1986
Junior
Brighton, Fire Dept
Jun1980 - 04.1985
On Call Firefighter
City Of Brighton
Brighton, MI
04.1985 - Aug2001
Education
Certified - RO780 Forensic Interviewing And Evidence
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD09.2023
Member -
Michigan Association of Medical Examiners
Kalamazoo, MI08.2023
Fire Investigator Reciprocity
MFFTC LARA
Lansing, Michigan06.2023
MSP 83rd Fire Investigation School I
Grand Rapids, MI05.2023
Certified -
MI Chapter IAAI Spring Fire School
Bay City, MI05-2024
Fire Investigation
Nat Board On Fire Service Pro Qualifications
Quincy, MA05.2023
Certified D-ABMDI Death Investigator
American Board Of Medicolegal Death Investigators
Lanham, MD04.2023
Fire Service Training
FM Global Fire Service Learning Network
02.2023
Tested - Fire Investigation
Advanced Fire Investigation
Detroit Arson10.2022
Certified - Fire And Smoke Opening Certified
Crothall Healthcare
09.2022
CE's - Inspector CEU's
MFIS 2024 Winter Conference
Mt. Pleasant, MI04-2024
Certified - Fire Investigator Technician (FIT)
International Association of Arson Investigators
Bowie, MD09.2022
Fire Investigation Essentials RO772
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD07.2022
Certified -
Blue Card Mayday Mayday Management Workshop
Delta Township, MI06.2022
IAAI
04.2022
Basic Fire Investigation - Tested
Detroit Arson
Detroit, MI10.2021
Certified -
Sub App Vehicle Emer Response
Livonia, MI06.2021
School of Fire Staff and Command Class 17 -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI10.2015
Certified Fire Inspector I
NFPA
10.2014
Certified Fire Inspector
State of Michigan
10.2014
Michigan Fire Inspectors Society
06.2014
Blue Card Command Certified since -
Blue Card Incident Command
01.2014
FEMA ICS 100 -
09.2012
FEMA ICS 200 -
09.2012
FEMA ICS 700 -
11.2010
FEMA ICS 400 -
09.2009
FEMA ICS 300 -
08.2009
MFFTC Advanced Vehicle Stabilization Certified -
01.2008
MFFTC Vehicle Extrication Certified -
01.2008
FEMA ICS 800 -
07.2005
MFFTC Fire Officer III Certified -
01.1998
Certified EMT-Basic -
State of Michigan
01.1994
Certified Haz Mat Operations -
MFFTC
01.1992
MFFTC Fire Officer II Certified -
01.1990
MFFTC FM123 Driver Training -
04.1989
MFFTC Fire Officer I Certified -
01.1989
MFFTC Firefighter I Certified -
01.1986
MFFTC Firefighter II Certified -
01.1986
Graduate -
Brighton High School
01.1983
CFI Trainer
certificate -
DCARI
Dane County, WICertified - Car Seat Technician
CPST Child Safety Technician
Ypsilanti, MI09.2023
Certified ECT
IAAI
Bowie, MD10.2023
MI CIMS
Howell, Michigan10.2023
Certificate
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Ann Arbor, MI01-2010
Certified - Ice Rescue
Dive Rescue International
02-2012
Livingston County Child Death Review Team Member
Howell, Michigan11-2023
Sound Off Program Safety Certified
IFSTA
03-2024
QO841
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD04-2024
QO843
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD04-2024
Certificate
Michigan Medicine Pathalogy Confrence
Anna, OH05-2024
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Competent with Windows-based systems and programs; Microsoft Office, Quicken,
- Firehouse, Emergency Reporting, First Due and Image Trend Software
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Served on Fire Chief selection committee
- Fire Pump Operator
- Aerial Pump Operator
- Have served as an advisor for the Brighton Junior Fire Department
- Interviewing Expertise
- Documentation Skills
- Law Enforcement Support
- Safety Protocols
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Evidence Management
- Training & Development
- Planning & Organizing
- Supervision & Leadership
- Good Work Ethic
- Computer Skills
- Data Management
- Active Listening
- Problem Resolution
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible Schedule
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- PPE Use
- Organizational Skills
- People Skills
Accomplishments
- 800 MhZ Radio Train the Trainer
- Former Livingston County Fire Service 911 Dispatcher Training Committee member
- Have previously served on fire apparatus selection/purchase committees
- Have previously served on Fire Station Building Committee
- While Assistant Chief (Brighton) I oversaw the Fire Prevention/Public Education program
Experience
- FIRE SERVICE
- As a Career Shift Captain, my shift call volume average was 5 calls per shift. 5 calls per shift, 9 24 hour shifts worked per month 45 calls per month, 45 calls per month x 12 months = 540 calls per year. 540 calls x 14 years 7,560 calls.
- FIRE INVESTIGATIONS 2023
- 10653 Fieldcrest Green Oak Run # 23- 2/24/2023
- 6026 Rickett Road Green Oak Run # 23 - 465 3/12/2023
- 7422 Green Road - Deerfield Twp, MI Asst. Brighton Area Fire House Fire Investigation 3/24/2023
- 6659 Morningdale Green Oak Run # 23-472 3/24/2023
- 12665 Silver Lake Road Green Oak Run # 23-573 4/1/2023
- 9137 Huron River Drive Green Oak Run # 23-610 4/9/2023
- 9502 Rolling Greens Drive asst. Hamburg Twp. Fire 6/1/2023
- 2570 Hughes Road - Genoa Twp. Asst. Brighton Area Fire with fatal fire investigation Brighton run # 23-2566 Dec. 22, 2023
Fire Investigations 2024
6144 Marcy Drive Green Oak Twp. 24-160 February 2, 2024
10594 Heenan Drive Green Oak Twp. 24-414 March 27, 2024
6497 Edgewood Green Oak Twp. 24 - 500 April 13, 2024
References
- Michael T. Kennedy Chief City of Ann Arbor Fire Department 111 Noth Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 (810) 333-8114
- Andrew Burchfield VP of Business Development 7669 Elmbrookre Way, Brighton, Michigan 48116 (616) 450-9437
- David Griffin President LJ Griffin Funeral Homes 7707 Middlebelt Rd., Westland, Michigan 48185 (734) 968-9401
- Michael Corrigan President Corrigan Oil Company 775 North Second Street, Brighton, Michigan 48116 (810) 523-4155
- Jonathan "Mick" Black Chief Investigator Livingston County Medical Examiner 3971 Silver Charm Lane, Howell, MI 48843 (517) 375-3515
- Andrea Phillips Owner Phillips Funeral Home 122 West Lake Street, South Lyon, Michigan 48178 (248) 863-7333
Timeline
Fire Inspector, Investigator, CRR Manager
Green Oak Towenship Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
Medical Examiner Investigator
Livingston County Medical Examiner
09.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
Kelley Funeral Transport
01.2019 - Current
Shift Captain
Green Oak Township
01.2009 - 08.2021
Shift Supervisor
Brighton Area Fire Department
01.2001 - 01.2009
Purchased
Keehn Funeral Home
08.1995 - 01.2019
Assistant Fire Chief
City of Brighton Fire Department
06.1988 - 08.1995
On Call Firefighter
City Of Brighton
04.1985 - Aug2001
Staff Assistant
Keehn Funeral Home
06.1983 - 08.1995
Junior Fire Department Chief
01.1982 - 01.1986
Junior
Brighton, Fire Dept
Jun1980 - 04.1985
Certified - RO780 Forensic Interviewing And Evidence
National Fire Academy
Member -
Michigan Association of Medical Examiners
Fire Investigator Reciprocity
MFFTC LARA
MSP 83rd Fire Investigation School I
Certified -
MI Chapter IAAI Spring Fire School
Fire Investigation
Nat Board On Fire Service Pro Qualifications
Certified D-ABMDI Death Investigator
American Board Of Medicolegal Death Investigators
Fire Service Training
FM Global Fire Service Learning Network
Tested - Fire Investigation
Advanced Fire Investigation
Certified - Fire And Smoke Opening Certified
Crothall Healthcare
CE's - Inspector CEU's
MFIS 2024 Winter Conference
Certified - Fire Investigator Technician (FIT)
International Association of Arson Investigators
Fire Investigation Essentials RO772
National Fire Academy
Certified -
Blue Card Mayday Mayday Management Workshop
IAAI
Basic Fire Investigation - Tested
Detroit Arson
Certified -
Sub App Vehicle Emer Response
School of Fire Staff and Command Class 17 -
Eastern Michigan University
Certified Fire Inspector I
NFPA
Certified Fire Inspector
State of Michigan
Michigan Fire Inspectors Society
Blue Card Command Certified since -
Blue Card Incident Command
FEMA ICS 100 -
FEMA ICS 200 -
FEMA ICS 700 -
FEMA ICS 400 -
FEMA ICS 300 -
MFFTC Advanced Vehicle Stabilization Certified -
MFFTC Vehicle Extrication Certified -
FEMA ICS 800 -
MFFTC Fire Officer III Certified -
Certified EMT-Basic -
State of Michigan
Certified Haz Mat Operations -
MFFTC
MFFTC Fire Officer II Certified -
MFFTC FM123 Driver Training -
MFFTC Fire Officer I Certified -
MFFTC Firefighter I Certified -
MFFTC Firefighter II Certified -
Graduate -
Brighton High School
CFI Trainer
certificate -
DCARI
Certified - Car Seat Technician
CPST Child Safety Technician
Certified ECT
IAAI
MI CIMS
Certificate
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Certified - Ice Rescue
Dive Rescue International
Livingston County Child Death Review Team Member
Sound Off Program Safety Certified
IFSTA
QO841
National Fire Academy
QO843
National Fire Academy
Certificate
Michigan Medicine Pathalogy Confrence
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