Joseph B. Smith Jr
Hubert,NC
Summary
Fire service professional with 15 years of experience in emergency services. Experienced serving municipal, combination, volunteer, and community college organizations. Proven ability to develop firefighters through realistic training, mentorship, and hands-on instruction while maintaining a strong commitment to firefighter safety, professionalism, accountability, and exceptional customer service. Brings four years of leadership experience with a coastal fire department, providing emergency response in a beach community and understanding the unique operational challenges associated with coastal emergency services. Recognized for strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for developing highly competent firefighters while delivering exceptional service to the communities served.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Instructor (Part-Time)
Coastal Carolina Community College
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered engaging classroom and hands-on fire service instruction, maintaining compliance with NFPA standards.
- Delivered engaging lectures on fire prevention and emergency response techniques.
- Developed instructional materials for fire safety training courses.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and written exams.
Firefighter / EMT
Holly Ridge Fire Department
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Responded to emergency calls, executing fire suppression and rescue operations to ensure safety of individuals affected.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided rapid fire suppression.
- Conducted routine inspections of firefighting equipment and vehicles.
- Participated in community education programs on fire safety and prevention.
Driver Engineer
Burgaw Fire Department
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Operated emergency vehicles in response to fire and rescue calls.
- Coordinated incident command operations during emergency responses, optimizing resource allocation and personnel deployment.
- Conducted routine vehicle maintenance and inspections for operational readiness.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and navigation routes.
Firefighter / EMT (Part-Time)
Newport Fire Department
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided critical medical assistance as certified Emergency Medical Technician during emergency calls, ensuring patient safety and care.
- Responded to emergency calls for fire and rescue operations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained readiness of tools and vehicles.
Fire Lieutenant
Indian Beach Fire Department
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Led teams during high-pressure situations, prioritizing tasks for efficient incident resolution.
- Supervised team during emergency response operations and training exercises.
- Coordinated firefighting strategies with local agencies and community organizations.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NCSome College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
Columbia, MDSkills
- Fire Apparatus Operations
- Decision-making under pressure
- Hands-on training techniques
- Incident Command System
- Emergency Medical Provider
- Team Leadership
- Fire Dynamics
- Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance
- Technical Rescue Operations
- Community Fire Education
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
- Fire Inspector Level 1
- Probationary Fire Inspector Levell II
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor II
- Fire Life Safety Educator I
- Driver Operator Pumps
- Driver Operator Aerials
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- Technical Rescue - Ropes
- Technical Rescue - VMR
- Firefighter II
- Hazardous Material Operations
- Leadership I, II, III
- Chile Passenger Seat Technician
- NIMS 300
- NIMS 400
- BLS Provider Instructor (AHA)
Timeline
Firefighter / EMT
Holly Ridge Fire Department
05.2026 - 07.2026
Fire Instructor (Part-Time)
Coastal Carolina Community College
02.2026 - Current
Driver Engineer
Burgaw Fire Department
05.2024 - 04.2026
Firefighter / EMT (Part-Time)
Newport Fire Department
11.2023 - 05.2024
Fire Lieutenant
Indian Beach Fire Department
07.2019 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Coastal Carolina Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Lincoln College of Technology