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Joseph Savage

6220 Mapleview Ln, Ypsilanti

Summary

Accomplished Emergency Response Specialist and Retired Battalion Chief from the Detroit Fire Department, proficient in Crisis Management and leading high-stakes emergency operations. Elevated community safety through innovative public education on fire prevention, achieving significant incident reduction. Expert in Incident Command, demonstrating exceptional leadership and training skills. Recognized for rapid advancement due to merit, showcasing a commitment to excellence and results.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Response Specialist

36th District Court
05.1987 - Current

Crisis intervention, de-escalate volatile situations, litigation of emergency situations

Ret. Battalion Chief

Detroit Fire Department
05.1986 - 09.2022
  • Contributed to successful public education initiatives designed to increase community awareness of fire prevention measures and general safety practices.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure situations, successfully guiding teams through complex emergency incidents while minimizing risks to both responders and civilians.
  • Conducted thorough incident investigations to identify root causes and determine necessary corrective actions for future prevention.
  • Reviewed fire reports and payroll entries of station officers to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Merit promotions
  • Firefighter to Sergeant (1998), Sargeant to Lieutenant (2003), Lieutenant to Captain (2009), Captain to Battalion Chief(2013), Retired Battalion Chief (2022).


Education

Criminal Justice

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
1985

High School Diploma -

Laura F. Osborn High School
Detroit, MI
06.1980

Skills

  • Incident Command
  • First Aid Training
  • Training and education
  • Crisis Management
  • Emergency Preparedness

Timeline

Emergency Response Specialist

36th District Court
05.1987 - Current

Ret. Battalion Chief

Detroit Fire Department
05.1986 - 09.2022

Criminal Justice

Wayne State University

High School Diploma -

Laura F. Osborn High School
Joseph Savage