Matthew T Lupo
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Accomplished fire service executive with a strong track record in enhancing operational effectiveness and community relations. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and workforce development, driving improvements through data-informed decision-making and collaborative leadership with government stakeholders.
Overview
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1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Chief / Emergency Manager
Nolensville Fire & Rescue
01.2025 - Current
- Directed fire department operations, strategic planning, budget development, capital planning, personnel development, training, administrative functions, and NERIS reporting to enhance service delivery and community safety.
- Served on Town executive leadership team, advising Town Manager on operational risk, service levels, policies, and community expectations, while representing department with regional partners and stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Built leadership capacity and strengthened accountability through clear expectations, coaching, and evaluation, while overseeing operational systems and data quality to support performance management and drive continuous improvement.
Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal
Nolensville Fire & Rescue
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Led fire prevention and community risk reduction programs such as inspections, plan review, and public education functions.
- Coordinated development of policies and guidelines, conducted administrative updates, and oversaw division to enhance consistency, compliance, and operational readiness.
- Assisted fire chief in administrative and operational functions of fire department to gain comprehensive understanding of department operations.
Captain (Battalion Chief)
Nolensville Fire & Rescue
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with Fire Chief on cross-functional committees to enhance operations, administration, and strategic initiatives while planning department development.
- Commander for a shift, overseeing staffing, training, operations, and emergency response
- Developed initial policies and guidelines and coordinated administrative foundations with chief and town leadership to establish a new career department.
- Managed fire prevention division to ensure compliance through inspections, code enforcement, and implementation of community risk reduction strategies.
Captain (Shift Commander)
Rutherford County Fire
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Led shift operations, overseeing staffing and training, ensuring readiness, and commanding incidents while reinforcing safety, discipline, and customer service standards.
- Represented department in government meetings during Fire Chief's absence, advocating for departmental needs and initiatives.
- Chaired committees and served as Training Officer (Aug 2013 - Jul 2017), ensuring compliance with training requirements and effective instructor delivery.
PRN AEMT
Regional Ambulance Service
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Responded to medical calls for patient transport and discharges from multiple hospitals, ensuring timely care delivery.
- Maintained ambulance and instruments in ready condition for emergency response, supporting quick deployment.
- Processed billing reports and information accurately, contributing to streamlined operations.
PRN Firefighter AEMT
Laverne Fire-Rescue
11.2015 - 01.2020
- Functioned as a firefighter or officer in an engine or ladder company, managing all assigned tasks.
Fire Lieutenant (Shift Commander)
Rutherford County Fire
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations as company officer and shift commander, executing the duties of the captain.
- Directed emergency response operations during fires and hazardous incidents.
- Supervised team members in fire suppression and rescue efforts.
- Conducted training sessions on fire safety and emergency procedures.
Lieutenant/Captain
Rutherford County Fire-Rescue
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Managed daily operations of a station to ensure effective staffing and timely emergency response for assigned personnel.
- Standardized medical and rescue equipment on apparatus, enhancing readiness and consistency across the department.
- Supervised emergency response teams during critical incidents and training exercises.
- Coordinated communication between departments and external agencies during operations.
- Led safety drills to ensure team readiness and compliance with regulations.
Firefighter
Salem Blackman Fire Rescue
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Responded to emergency calls for fire, rescue, and medical incidents, ensuring timely and effective assistance. Oversaw rescue truck and equipment.
- Coordinated transition to Rutherford County, enhancing operational readiness and community support.
Firefighter
Imlay City Fire Department
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Responded to fire, rescue, and medical incidents, conducting training and maintaining station and apparatus to ensure operational readiness.
Volunteer Firefighter
Goodland Township Fire Department
06.1998 - 01.2007
- Responded to emergency calls for fires, vehicle collisions, and non-medical incidents, ensuring timely assistance to affected individuals.
Education
Executive Fire Officer -
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY
Emmittsburg, MD01-2023
Master of Public Administration - Fire Administration
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VA01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Land Surveying
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Houghton, MI01-2001
Skills
- Incident command
- RMS (NERIS, NFIRS, FirstDue, Emergency Reporting, and ESO Familiar with Image Trend)
- Data analysis tools
- Strategic planning
- Budget development
- Policy writing
- Blue Card Command Program
Certification
- Center Public Safety Excellence
- Chief Fire Officer Designation
- STATE OF TENNESSEE LICENSE
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Codes Inspector
- Valid Driver's License
- Firefighting Certification
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800; Fire Chief Orientation; State Academy Credentialed Instructor;
- IFSCA/ProBoard Fire Officer 1, 2, 3, & 4 Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, & Technician Firefighter 1 & 2 Fire Instructor 1 & 2 Fire Inspector 1 & 2 Fire Investigator 1
- Mid Tennessee All-Hazard Incident Management Team
- Credentialed Type 3 Planning Section Chief; Situation Unit Leader; Resource Unit Leader; Staging Area Manager; Task Force/Strike Team Leader; Command and General Staff
- Multiple deployments since 2016 for hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and other large-scale incidents including Planning Section Chief for Hurricane Helene
Recognition
2025 Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association Professional Development Committee, 2024 Presenter at Middle Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association Leadership Workshop,
Accomplishments
- 2023 Nolensville Fire & Rescue Firefighter of the Year
- 2011 Rutherford County first ever Firefighter of the Year
- 2023 Tennessee Municipal League Excellence in Strategic Planning in the Fire Service
- 2020 Medal of Valor for swiftwater underground cave rescue
- 2013 Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club Firefighter of the Year
Timeline
Fire Chief / Emergency Manager
Nolensville Fire & Rescue
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal
Nolensville Fire & Rescue
07.2022 - 01.2025
Captain (Battalion Chief)
Nolensville Fire & Rescue
03.2021 - 06.2022
Captain (Shift Commander)
Rutherford County Fire
01.2020 - 03.2021
PRN AEMT
Regional Ambulance Service
03.2016 - 12.2020
PRN Firefighter AEMT
Laverne Fire-Rescue
11.2015 - 01.2020
Fire Lieutenant (Shift Commander)
Rutherford County Fire
05.2014 - 01.2020
Lieutenant/Captain
Rutherford County Fire-Rescue
07.2010 - 05.2014
Firefighter
Salem Blackman Fire Rescue
09.2008 - 06.2010
Firefighter
Imlay City Fire Department
04.2007 - 10.2007
Volunteer Firefighter
Goodland Township Fire Department
06.1998 - 01.2007
Executive Fire Officer -
NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY
Master of Public Administration - Fire Administration
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Land Surveying
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY