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Samuel McFie

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Experienced Master Firefighter with 9 years in the fire service, with a strong background in emergency response, training, and coordination. Currently stationed at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, having a critical role in planning, organizing, and executing company and multi-company drills with the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire Department. Ensuring operational readiness and effective team collaboration. Responsibilities include: delivering classroom instruction, conducting briefings, and evaluating training exercises to identify areas for improvement while enhancing overall performance. Focused on developing practical and effective training strategies to strengthen emergency management capabilities and foster a culture of safety and preparedness.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Firefighter

Virginia Beach Fire Department
09.2019 - Current
  • Respond to emergency calls
  • Develop and implement strategies for operational readiness
  • Instructor for water rescue and personal watercraft courses within the department
  • Facilitate the development of skills for new firefighting personnel.

Firefighter/AEMT

Norfolk Fire-Rescue
11.2015 - 09.2019

Member Service Representative

ABNB Federal Credit Union
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2014 - 11.2015
  • Advanced to a full-time MSR role in just four months.
  • Implemented and managed a competition to boost team morale.
  • Secured top marks in every member satisfaction survey.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2026

Associates - Business Administration

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2012

Skills

  • ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 (ICS-300 and 400 spring of '25)
  • Incident Command System for the Fire Service
  • Incident Safety Officer
  • Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO)
  • National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
  • Firefighter 1 and 2
  • Hazmat Operations
  • Advanced EMT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Master Firefighter

Virginia Beach Fire Department
09.2019 - Current

Firefighter/AEMT

Norfolk Fire-Rescue
11.2015 - 09.2019

Member Service Representative

ABNB Federal Credit Union
04.2014 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Old Dominion University

Associates - Business Administration

Tidewater Community College
Samuel McFie