Mike Harris

Responded to emergency incidents, including structure fires, industrial emergencies, medical responses, confined space rescues, and hazardous materials releases.

• Conducted and updated annual pre-incident plans for high-risk facilities including industrial operations, multi-story administrative buildings, fuel storage areas, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
• Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
• Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
• Duties as Acting Captain:: Assumed Incident Command until relieved, directing fire attack, rescue, ventilation, exposure protection, and overhaul operations.
• Lead company-level training ensuring compliance with Firefighter II, EMS, Hazmat, and rescue standards.
• Responsible for supervising three or more firefighters.
• Conducted size-up, risk assessment, establish tactical objectives, and ensure accountability.
• Prepared detailed reports for fire runs, inspections, maintenance, and training activities.
• Briefed senior leadership on operational readiness, personnel certifications, and equipment status.
• Trained new firefighters on equipment usage, emergency protocols, and safety procedures to enhance team efficiency.
• Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Series: 0081 - Grade: 7
• Hours per week: 72

• Conducted rapid response operations to extinguish aircraft fires and protect personnel.
• Assumed initial Incident Command until relieved by senior officer.
• Coordinated fire attack, ventilation, search and rescue, exposure protection, and overhaul operations.
• Lead response operations in complex facilities including multi-story industrial and storage structures.
• Instructed and coordinate company-level training for firefighters in structural firefighting, ARFF tactics, EMS response, and hazardous materials operations.
• Identified training deficiencies and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepared written reports detailing fire runs, inspections, maintenance, training activities, and operational readiness.
• Mentored junior firefighters, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of safety excellence.
• Hours per week: 24

• As an Airport Firefighter Crew Chief (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Material Technician) I was responsible for a major piece of firefighting equipment and was assigned a crew of three firefighters engaged in airfield, structural and rescue operations.
• Directed apparatus crew in the operation of firefighting vehicles and equipment.
• Responded to emergency incidents, ensuring rapid and effective firefighting operations.
• Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• As an Airport Firefighter Driver/Operator I participated in all aspects of structural and aircraft firefighting operations and rescue.
• Operated firefighter apparatus and/or Rescue to the scene.
• Provided emergency standby for hazardous operations, such as fuel transfers, hazardous or radioactive material responses, vehicle fuel leaks.
• Responded to non-fire related mishaps; provided transportation for patients, injured employees and visitors, including emergency runs.
• Participated in all Fire Department training, alarm tests and building inspections assigned to the Fire Department.
• Ensured all fire protection systems and equipment are inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA standards.
• Assisted the Captain and Fire Chief in managing the Facility Fire Protection Program and in the training of employees in basic fire prevention and fire protection response and procedures.
• Hours per week: 66