Kevin Smith
Roseville,CA
Summary
Seasoned Fire Service Executive with 33 years of comprehensive fire and emergency services experience, including over 17 years in executive and senior leadership roles. Proven track record of building high-performance teams, leading large-scale emergency operations, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets, and implementing strategic fire and fuel management programs. Accomplished in interagency collaboration, labor relations, wildland/urban interface operations, and departmental accreditation. Committed to public safety, environmental stewardship, and leadership excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief, GS-0081-13
Beale Fire Emergency Services
02.2014 - Current
Fire Chief – Beale Fire Emergency Services, Beale AFB, CA
Feb 2014 – Present | GS-0081-13 | 60 hrs/wk
- Led fire and emergency services for 23,000+ acres, including structural, aircraft rescue, wildland, and dispatch services.
- Direct oversight of 81 personnel across seven divisions; manage a multi-million-dollar budget.
- Supervise 1 Deputy Chief, 6 Assistant Chiefs, and 3 Battalion Chiefs; respond to 675+ annual emergency incidents.
- Authored Wildland Fire Management Plan and implemented prescribed burn operations.
- Led department to CFAI Accreditation (2019); maintained mutual aid agreements with 7 external agencies.
- Led department to CFAI Accreditation (2019); maintained mutual aid agreements with seven external agencies.
Adjunct Professor for Fire Science Technology
Sierra College
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Teach Fire Science courses focused on incident command, suppression strategies, and emergency management
- Mentor students pursuing public safety careers and promote higher education in the fire service
Assistant Chief of Operations, GS-0081-10
Beale Fire Emergency Services
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed 31-person shift, two fire stations, and $7M in emergency response assets.
- Oversaw urban/wildland interface protection for 23K acres and aircraft operations.
- Provided Incident Command during all-hazard emergencies.
Headquarters Air Combat Command Inspector General
Headquarters Air Combat Command
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Conducted operational readiness inspections for 42 departments across 100,000+ square miles.
- Provided compliance evaluations and strategic guidance to USAF leadership.
Plans Examiner/Lead Fire Prevention Inspector
United States Air Force
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Conducts and authors community risk assessment plans while meeting/exceeding goals and objectives.
- Develops and maintains external relationships that support the mission and strategic planning.
- Launched successful Fire Prevention Week Campaign 2009-2010.
Education
Doctor of Strategic Leadership - Strategic Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2026
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2017
No Degree - Leadership
The Lincoln Leadership Institute At Gettysburg
Gettysburg, PA09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD08.2016
Fire Emergency Services Flight Superintendent Course -
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Dayton, OH11.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL11.2011
Emergency Operations Center Director Course -
U.S. Air Force Air Education And Training Command
Montgomery, AL08.2010
Fire Protection Apprentice Course - Fire Science
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy (USAF)
Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul, IL01.1992
Skills
- Fire Department Operations & Accreditation
- Wildland Fire & Urban Interface Mitigation
- Strategic Planning & Emergency Management
- Budget Oversight & Resource Allocation
- Labor Relations & Union Contract Negotiation
- Community Risk Reduction & Fire Prevention
- Incident Command & ICS Certified
- Team Development & Succession Planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of the Air Force Fire and Emergency Services Career Field Education and Training Plan.
- Supervised a team of 80 staff members.
- Documented and resolved bargaining union concerns led to an effective and efficient work environment.
- Ralph E. Sanborn Department of Defense Fire Department of the Year 2019.
- Outstanding mentor recognition for Headquarters Air Force.
- 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Senior Civilian of the Year-2021 & 2024.
- Office of Personnel Management Leading with Impact Course.
Additional Information
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Airman Leadership School, Joint Base Langley-Eustis First Sergeant Workshop
Affiliations
- Federal Managers Association (FMA)
- Air Force Sergeants Association
- International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
- Yuba County Fire Chiefs Association
- Western Placer County Fire Chiefs Association
- Member Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFirE)
Jobrelatedtraining
- FEMA/NFA Advanced ICS 300/400
- FEMA IS-907 Active Shooter
- FEMA IS-075 Military Resources in Emergency Management
- FEMA/NFA Health and Safety Officer
- FEMA IS-035.12 Safety Orientation
- FEMA IS-056 Hazardous Contingency Planning
- FEMA IS-320 Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff
- Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Cultural Reasoning Course
- Technical Rescue Course
- Confines Space Rescue Course
- CFAI Accreditation Seminar-2016
- Self-Aid Buddy Care
- Emergency First Responder
- Air Force Emergency Response Operations (AERO): Emergency Responders Course
- Air Force Inspection System
- Air Force Risk Management Fundamentals Course
- Supervisor Safety Training
- Air Force Munitions Firefighting Course-2014
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
- California Driver's License
- Chief Fire Officer Designation, Commission on Professional Credentialing/Center for Public Safety Excellence 2016-Current
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Adjunct Professor for Fire Science Technology
Sierra College
11.2017 - 07.2020
Fire Chief, GS-0081-13
Beale Fire Emergency Services
02.2014 - Current
Assistant Chief of Operations, GS-0081-10
Beale Fire Emergency Services
09.2012 - 02.2014
Headquarters Air Combat Command Inspector General
Headquarters Air Combat Command
06.2010 - 09.2012
Plans Examiner/Lead Fire Prevention Inspector
United States Air Force
08.2009 - 06.2010
Doctor of Strategic Leadership - Strategic Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
No Degree - Leadership
The Lincoln Leadership Institute At Gettysburg
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
University of Maryland University College
Fire Emergency Services Flight Superintendent Course -
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Emergency Operations Center Director Course -
U.S. Air Force Air Education And Training Command
Fire Protection Apprentice Course - Fire Science
Louis F. Garland Fire Academy (USAF)
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