John Mitchell
New Church,VA
Summary
Seasoned Fire Chief with a proven track record in enhancing fire services delivery through positive management,innovative policies, and advanced training programs. Adept in incident response, emergency management and interagency coordination. Skilled in fiscal management, overseeing budgets up to $7 million, and managing both career and call/volunteer staff.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
21
21
Certificate
Work History
Fire Chief
NASA - Wallops Flight Facility
10.2021 - Current
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Implemented comprehensive fire prevention,training and customer service programs to enhance service delivery.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Managed 45 fire personnel and associated equipment with annual operating budget of $7 million dollars.
Fire Chief
Town of Granby
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Directed work of 55 firefighters engaged in incident response.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies that govern the fire department.
- Supervise a staff of 55 fire and EMS personnel.
- Prepare and submit annually the Departmental Budget.
- Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
- Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
Assistant Emergency Management Director
Town of Granby
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Design and administer emergency or disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies disasters.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, like ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs programs for at risk populations (elderly, disabled, children).
Fire Chief
Massachusetts Air National Guard
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Oversaw day to day operations of the Fire Department, Managing 60 personnel (30 military, 30 civilian).
- Incident Commander for all incidents under the Air Force Incident Management System.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Management
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Salem State University
Salem, MA08.2015
Associate of Science - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA06-2006
Skills
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Fire prevention
- Municipal Codes
- Firefighting operations
- Rescue Operations
- Emergency Management
- Interagency Coordination
- Training programs
- Disaster preparedness
- Fiscal Management
- Fire suppression
- Regulatory enforcement
- Code enforcement
- Investigation techniques
- Records management
- Rescue operations
- Personnel training
- Emergency management
- Interagency coordination
- Emergency response procedures
- Crisis communication
Affiliations
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- Virginia Fire Chiefs Association
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Alpha Sigma Lamdba
- Delta Mu Delta
Certification
- Fire Officer VI
- Hazmat Incident Commander
- Hazmat Technician
- Rescue Technician
- Fire Inspector II
- Fire Instructor II
- Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 400
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Fire Chief
NASA - Wallops Flight Facility
10.2021 - Current
Fire Chief
Town of Granby
02.2017 - 07.2021
Assistant Emergency Management Director
Town of Granby
02.2017 - 07.2021
Fire Chief
Massachusetts Air National Guard
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Fire Officer VI
- Hazmat Incident Commander
- Hazmat Technician
- Rescue Technician
- Fire Inspector II
- Fire Instructor II
- Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 400
Master of Science - Emergency Management
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Salem State University
Associate of Science - Fire Prevention And Safety Technology
Middlesex Community College
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