Michael prince
Athens,TN
Summary
"Dedicated Firefighter with over a decade of experience at Bradley County Fire Rescue, specializing in emergency response, public safety, and crisis management. Recognized as Firefighter of the Year in 2020 and honored with Rescue of the Year in 2024, demonstrating exceptional quick decision-making and physical fitness. Nominated for the Star Life Award in 2021, underscoring a profound impact and unwavering commitment to safety and excellence in service. Expert in delivering rapid, effective solutions during critical situations."
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Officer
Bradley County Fire Rescue
11.2012 - Current
- Supervised emergency response operations, ensuring efficient and coordinated efforts during critical incidents.
- Mentored junior firefighters, promoting skill development and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Increased firefighter preparedness by conducting regular equipment checks, maintenance, and replacement as needed.
- Trained new hires on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a seamless integration into the team.
- Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for firefighters, resulting in increased skills and knowledge.
- Managed incident scenes effectively, ensuring the safety of all personnel and minimizing property damage.
- Evaluated firefighter performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement while maintaining high morale within the team.
- Championed physical fitness initiatives at the firehouse, promoting overall wellness among personnel to enhance job performance capabilities.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Christian Academy
Memphis, TNSkills
- Advanced technical rescue techniques
- Incident command
- Fire suppression
- Proficient in firefighting strategies
- Fire investigation
- Crew leadership
- Physical fitness
- Self motivation
Certification
- Fire Fighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Instructor 1
- Fire officer 1
- ICS 100,200,300,700,800
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Hazmat Technician
- Rope Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Trench Technician
- Swift Water 1
- Swift Water 2
- Naui Dive Certified
- Tennessee Smoke Diver
- Georgia Smoke Diver #956
Timeline
Fire Officer
Bradley County Fire Rescue
11.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gateway Christian Academy