Michael DeMartini
Clark,NJ
Summary
Public Safety Professional with extensive experience in communications, fire administration and emergency medical services. Skilled in documentation, recordkeeping and resource management, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety protocols. New Jersey Police Training Commission Blue Card Instructor at the Newark Police Academy, Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) and CPR Instructor.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief
South Essex Fire Department
South Orange, NJ
10.1998 - Current
Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring readiness and reliability of firefighting apparatus
Led community outreach initiatives to educate the public on fire safety and prevention measures.
Managed budget allocations for training and equipment procurement, optimizing departmental resources.
Paramedic/Communications Supervisor
University Hospital
Newark, NJ
12.1995 - 04.2026
Supervised emergency medical service and communications operations.
Upheld high standards of professionalism within the team by modeling ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
Coordinated with other emergency service agencies during mass casualty incidents to optimize resource utilization and ensure seamless incident management.
Per Diem Publicc Safety Dispatcher
Jefferson Township Police Department
Jefferson, NJ
03.2004 - 02.2009
Dispatched Police, Fire and EMS.
Utilized State MVC and other Law Enforcement databases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administartion & Fire Invstigtigation
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2024
Skills
Work scheduling
Organizational skills
Verbal and written communication
Phone and email etiquette
Excellent communication
Team leadership
Decision-making
Documentation and recordkeeping
Accomplishments
Career Firefighter at the rank of Deputy Chief for 11 years
Per Diem EMS Communications Supervisor for 11 years
Supervised a team of 8 Dispatchers for EMS, Medevac and Fire Operations
Tactical Paramedic with the Newark Police Department SWAT Team
Instructor for current and new Police Recruits at the Newark Police Academy
Special Operations / Rescue Specialist
Affiliations
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs Association
Life Member of the New Jersey Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA)
Certification
Basic Telecommunicator (APCO-BTC)
Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
Incident Command Level 100, 200, 300, 400 and NIMS 700 & 800
New Jersey Police Training Commission Methods of Instruction
New Jersey Certified Paramedic
Fire Investigator - CEFI
Fire Official
Fire Inspector
Fire Instructor Level 1
Drill Ground Instructor
Firefighter 1 & 2
Timeline
Per Diem Publicc Safety Dispatcher
Jefferson Township Police Department
03.2004 - 02.2009
Deputy Chief
South Essex Fire Department
10.1998 - Current
Paramedic/Communications Supervisor
University Hospital
12.1995 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administartion & Fire Invstigtigation
Columbia Southern University
Awards
New Jersey State FMBA Life Saving Award (2009)
New Jersey State FMBA Special Recognition of Valor (2007)
Township of Maplewood Fire Department Class Three Medal of Valor (2006)
Essex County 200 Club Award (2004) and (2015)
Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation Special Recognition Award (2004)
Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation EMS Award (1997)