Michael Rice
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Battalion Chief known for productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in emergency response coordination, strategic planning, and leadership development. Excel in critical thinking, effective communication, and team collaboration to achieve objectives in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/ Operator
MDR Site Services LLC
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Operated and performed basic maintenance on heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, water trucks, skid loaders, rollers and wheeled loaders
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
Battalion Chief/ Paramedic
Bexar County Emergency Services District No.10
San Antonio, Texas
07.2020 - Current
- This position reports to the Assistant Fire Chiefs and Chief of the Department
- This position has regular contact with volunteer firefighters (including officers), paid firefighters, other departments, the general public, civic groups, and outside agencies and departments concerned with fire suppression and prevention
- Makes effective presentations
- Prepares special written administrative, investigative, or other reports as assigned
- Prepares and reviews the following: budget recommendations on personnel, supplies, and equipment needs for an assigned area; departmental operating procedures; statistics and reports on departmental activities; performance evaluations and recommendations on disciplinary actions; and time sheets, daily schedule logs, and on‐scene plans
- This position supervises one captain and three lieutenants assigned to shift across four stations
- Awarded Chief Award of Excellence for 2021, 2022 and 2024 for outstanding leadership and work
- Promoted from Battalion Chief in 2021
Engineer
Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 8
Helotes, TX
10.2015 - Current
- Under the direction of the on-duty officer, performed a variety of functions including the protection of life and property by performing firefighting, basic and advanced life support, hazmat, technical rescue, and fire prevention duties. Also maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Drives and operates fire apparatus, attends training, pre-fire planning and other duties assigned by the duty officer.
Engineer
Bexar County Emergency Services District No.12
San Antonio, Texas
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Under the direction of the on-duty officer, performed a variety of functions including the protection of life and property by performing firefighting, basic and advanced life support, hazmat, technical rescue, and fire prevention duties
- Also maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities
- Drives and operates fire apparatus, attends training, pre-fire planning and other duties assigned by the duty officer
Assistant Chief of Medical Operations
Leon Springs Volunteer Fire Department
San Antonio, Texas
11.2005 - 03.2021
- Under the direction of the Fire Chief, manages both emergency and non-emergency functions of all crews assigned to the station and shift, both paid and volunteer
- Directs and administers fire suppression (wildland and structure), emergency medical response, rescue, fire prevention, hazmat, and public education programs
- Prepares reports and budgets for the Fire Chief
- Ensures all medical supplies and equipment are stocked and in good working order
- Assist the Fire Chief during MCI events
- Conducts EMS public education programs, including giving talks, demonstrations, and presentations before community groups, schools and other organizations or institutions
- Maintains a variety of data and records regarding training and response activities both individual and departmental
- Prepares reports regarding department training and response activities as required
- Responsible for the orientation and in-service training of all new employees
- Schedules and coordinates EMS training
- Oversees Community Health Paramedic Program
- Promoted to Lieutenant in 2008
- Promoted to EMS Captain in charge of medical operations in 2011
- Promoted to Assistant Chief in charge of Medical Operations in 2016
- Implemented new protocols and medications, making the department one of the most advanced ALS departments in Bexar County, to include integration of Electronic Patient Care charting, Controlled Substances, Community Health Paramedic Program
- Meritorious Service Award- Leon Springs VFD- For action taken in saving a life on January 25th, 2015
Field Paramedic
City of Schertz Emergency Medical Services
Schertz, Texas
04.2016 - 07.2020
- Duties include but are not limited to: the daily inspection, maintenance and daily check of medical kits, and cleanliness of ambulance and station
- Performs basic and advanced life support skills in accordance with patient treatment protocols as scheduled
- Has daily contact with the public requiring the utmost tact and courtesy
- Required to make instantaneous decisions on patient care issues requiring mature judgement and knowledge
- Required to attend mandatory training both on and off duty to maintain skills and learn new information
- Also, any and all tasks and duties as directed by the EMS Director
- Awarded 2017 Dr
- R Donovan Butter Award of Clinical Practice
- Deployed with AmBus Team for Hurricane Harvey and Sutherland Springs Mass Shooting
- Awarded the Most Controlled Substance Use for 2017
- Award of Recognition for actions during Mass Casualty Event May 2017
- Lifesaving Award for saving a life May 2017
EMS Coordinator
Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 2
San Antonio, Texas
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Under the direction of the Assistant Fire Chief in charge of EMS and Communications, the EMS Coordinator is tasked with scheduling, preparing and providing continuing education courses and other EMS related training
- Preparing budgets for EMS training, operations and outreach
- Responds to critical situations to assist department units with providing Advanced Life Support emergency care during life threatening medical emergencies
- Maintains a variety of data and records regarding training and response activities both individual and departmental
- Prepares reports regarding department training and response activities as required
- Ensures all medical supplies and equipment are stocked and in good working order
- Implements and revises standard operating and patient care guidelines
- Provides quality improvement to the departments medical response
- Awarded 2015 Officer of the Year Award for Leadership
Engineer
Grey Forest Volunteer Fire Department
Grey Forest, Texas
03.2009 - 11.2014
- Under the direction of the on duty officer, performed a variety of functions including the protection of life and property by performing fire fighting, basic and advanced life support, hazmat, technical rescue, and fire prevention duties
- Also maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities
- Drives and operates fire apparatus, attends training, pre-fire planning and other duties assigned by the duty officer
- Meritorious Service Award- For actions taken in saving a life on May 18th, 2013
- Promoted to Engineer/ Shift Commander in 2014
Firefighter
Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department
San Antonio, Texas
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Under the direction of the Fire Chief, performed a variety of functions including the protection of life and property by performing fire fighting, basic, hazmat, technical rescue, and fire prevention duties
- Also maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities
- Drives and operates fire apparatus, attends training, pre-fire planning and other duties assigned by the Fire Chief
Heavy Equipment Operator
Saur Construction INC
Bulverde, Texas
06.2004 - 11.2007
- Operated and performed basic maintenance on heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, water trucks, skid loaders, rollers and wheeled loaders
- Followed foreman's written and verbal instructions
- Cleaned road right ways of brush and rocks
- Built stock tanks, ranch roads, and streets
- Assisted the mechanic with repairing heavy equipment in the field and shop
Equipment Operator/ General Labor
David Rice Builder
Kendalia, Texas
02.1999 - 05.2005
- Built, repaired and remodel commercial and residential buildings
- Performed tasks involving framing, plumbing, sheetrock, painting, flooring, roofing, welding, and concrete skills
- Operated skid loaders and backhoes
Education
Paramedic -
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas01.2015
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate 85 -
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, Texas01.2011
Emergency Medical Technician Basic -
Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS Training Institute
Bulverde, Texas01.2007
Emergency Care Attendant -
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas01.2006
High School Diploma -
Hill Country Christian Homeschoolers
Bulverde, TexasSkills
- Fireground Operations
- Incident command
- Advanced Life Support
- Hazmat Operations
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Personnel management
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
Certification
▪ Texas Department of State Health Services-Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Advanced Structure Firefighter
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Incident Safety Officer
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Incident Commander
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Fire Officer IV
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Instructor III
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Driver Operator Aerial & Pumper
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Basic Wildland Firefighter
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Hazardous Materials Technician
▪ Texas Commission on Fire Protection- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
▪ Graduate of Texas Fire Chief’s Academy- Certified Fire Executive
References
Available upon request
Professional Associations
- Bexar County First Responders Network, San Antonio, Texas, Chairperson, 10/2011, 03/2021, Served as the Chairperson of the Bexar County First Responder’s Network.
- Bexar County Regional Hazmat/ WMD Response Team, Assistant Team Leader, 06/2010, 06/2015, Provided emergency response to the 13 counties ACCOG area.
Timeline
Owner/ Operator
MDR Site Services LLC
10.2022 - Current
Engineer
Bexar County Emergency Services District No.12
04.2021 - 01.2025
Battalion Chief/ Paramedic
Bexar County Emergency Services District No.10
07.2020 - Current
Field Paramedic
City of Schertz Emergency Medical Services
04.2016 - 07.2020
Engineer
Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 8
10.2015 - Current
EMS Coordinator
Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 2
11.2014 - 04.2016
Engineer
Grey Forest Volunteer Fire Department
03.2009 - 11.2014
Firefighter
Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department
11.2007 - 02.2008
Assistant Chief of Medical Operations
Leon Springs Volunteer Fire Department
11.2005 - 03.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Saur Construction INC
06.2004 - 11.2007
Equipment Operator/ General Labor
David Rice Builder
02.1999 - 05.2005
Paramedic -
University of Texas Health Science Center
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate 85 -
Palo Alto College
Emergency Medical Technician Basic -
Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS Training Institute
Emergency Care Attendant -
University of Texas Health Science Center
High School Diploma -
Hill Country Christian Homeschoolers
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