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Michael Thompson

201 D Street, San Rafael,CA

Summary



Senior Fire Chief leading a department in a large metropolitan city. Turn-key self-starter with a unique blend of operational experience, academic degrees, political savvy, and "big picture" tools. Leader in strategic planning/project management, major event experience at command/operational levels, exemplary fire suppression/disaster response history, media presence, contract administration, budgetary expertise, training evaluation, team-building, and promotional exam creation.

Over fifteen years of multi-agency experience as a Chief, encompassing all federal/state agencies, city/county partners, private enterprise, academic institutions, political associations and labor groups. Command expertise in a plethora of real-world incidents and exercise with both short- and long-term operational periods.

Currently, Assistant Chief commanding half of all fire suppression units in San Francisco (25 fire stations). Vast fire ground experience as Incident Commander and Fire Attack.

Work History

Assistant Chief

San Francisco Fire Department
07.2021 - Current
  • Command all fire and emergency medical response for half of San Francisco, overseeing 25 fire stations.
  • Oversee Battalion Chiefs in department's mission of protecting lives and property.
  • Plan, direct, and execute administrative and training activities.
  • Chair Policy and Procedure, Meritorious, and Aquatic Rescue committees.
  • Identify opportunities to develop and implement procedures which promoted key missions and functions.

Battalion Chief

San Francisco Fire Department
07.2007 - 07.2021
  • Senior Chief and Battalion Commander of Battalion 10, a complex interface of lower income residences, public housing developments, industrial complexes and warehouses. Battalion 10 is known for fires, complex incidents, and multi-casualty events.
  • Incident Command and Fire Attack Chief, charged with commanding life safety and property protection.
  • Plan, organize, and direct 6 fire stations in all aspects of suppression, medical response and preparedness including planning, management, training and community outreach.
  • Create, train, implement, and oversee department's response to emergencies, natural disasters, environmental/industrial accidents, and other catastrophic incidents.

Assistant Deputy Chief

San Francisco Fire Department
05.2008 - 07.2010
  • Command Staff Chief overseeing $35 million annual budget, commanding Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Equipment, Facilities, and Management, and Logistics Center.
  • Oversaw specification, manufacture, maintenance and repair of all apparatus. Led procurement of all apparatus, equipment, and supplies for medical and fire suppression activities.
  • Directed marketing, outreach, and informational briefings for public safety bond, securing $412 million in funding.
  • Project Manager for $243 million Public Safety Building and firehouse.
  • Chief of all water supply: dedicated underground hydrant system, fireboats, and all relevant facilities including maintenance, dry dock repairs, and capital improvements.
  • Logistics Chief liaison to city-wide Emergency Operations Center.
  • Representative on Traffic Advisory Safety Committee planning city-wide traffic calming and transit corridors.

Education

Master of Public Policy - Public Policy

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2003

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA
1990

Skills

  • Emergency Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Fire Strategy and Tactics
  • Budgetary Processes
  • Supervision/Management of diverse work groups
  • Examination Creation (entrance, training, promotional)
  • Capital Investment and Construction Lead
  • Multi-agency Coordination
  • Contract Administration
  • Labor Negotiations
  • Technological Awareness
  • Revenue Generation
  • Morale/Team Building
  • Apparatus Specification/Design/Procurement
  • Academic Publications
  • Safety Officer Training

Accomplishments

  • Operations Section Chief, City and County of San Francisco's COVID Command Center
  • Deputy Incident Commander and Operations Chief, San Francisco Super Bowl 50 week, 2015
  • Marina Command/Fleet Week Command 2015-2021 (liaison to Blue Angels and Operational Event Command)
  • Logistics Chief, all Multi-agency drills 2008-2010 (Urban Shield, Silver Sentinel, etc.)
  • Subject Matter Expert, national assessment centers
  • All Hazards Strike Team Leader
  • Proctor/liaison/Creator, Multi-agency drills
  • SFFD Committees: Rules Regulations (Chair), Policies and Procedures (Chair); Accident Review (Chair); Apparatus Procurement (Chair); Budget, Disaster, Communications, Vehicle Operations committees.
  • Safety Officer
  • Instructor, SFFD Battalion Chief Academy
  • Author, Various industry-related publications
  • Specification Expert, Apparatus design/procurement
  • Surf Rescue Instructor
  • Water Supply Officer
  • Traffic and Transit planning Chief, overseeing city-wide urban planning and transit plan, all agencies

Timeline

Assistant Chief

San Francisco Fire Department
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Deputy Chief

San Francisco Fire Department
05.2008 - 07.2010

Battalion Chief

San Francisco Fire Department
07.2007 - 07.2021

Master of Public Policy - Public Policy

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California San Diego

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