Mike Smith
Sulphur,OK
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with the Oklahoma City Fire Department from (10/04/1994 - 05/01/2021).
Firefighter of the year in 2011 and was nominated again in 2016.
Ispent 3 years as a training officer. I provided training for our new recruits as well as all personnel in fire suppression.
was on the OCFD Vehicle Accident Review Committee (VARC) for 13 years. I investigated all fire department vehicles that had been involved in accidents and any type of damage that occurred to any property belonging to OCFD.
worked with (Baltimore, MD) and (Buffalo, NY) fire departments as an assessor for their promotional process from 2009 - 2020.
worked on the OCFD Bike team as a medic for all special events in OKC from 2007 - 2121.
CPR instructor from 1998 - 2004.
worked at Fed Ex from (10/15/2006 - 11/13/2020). worked this job between shifts at the fire department.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Oklahoma City Fire Department
10.1994 - 05.2021
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Directed work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing Fires.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
Education
Fire Science
OSU/OKC
Oklahoma City, OK05.1992
Skills
- Water Engineering
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Crisis Situations
- Safety Violations
- Fire Department Rescue Procedures
- Firefighting Techniques
- Fire Suppression Coordination
- Grass Fire Tactics
- Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
- Records Management Systems
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Oklahoma City Fire Department
10.1994 - 05.2021
Fire Science
OSU/OKC
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