SCOTT MANGRUM
Gaines
Summary
Public safety professional with over 27 years of progressive leadership across fire service, law enforcement, and emergency management. Expertise in supervising diverse teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and developing policies that enhance community safety and regulatory compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant – Corrections / Patrol
Genesee County Sheriff's Office
01.2005 - Current
- Provide leadership and operational support across corrections, patrol, emergency management, inspections, and specialized public safety programs.
- Supervisor of the Genesee County Dive Team and Marine Patrol Unit consisting of 17 deputies.
- Served 17 years as Fire Inspector for the Sheriff's Office.
- Coordinate annual compliance inspections with the Michigan Department of Corrections.
- Manage purchasing functions supporting a budget exceeding $34 million.
- Assist with facility emergency planning and evacuation procedures.
- Served as Union President for Fourteen years.
- Corrections Academy Instructor.
- Authored Bloodborne Pathogen policies and procedures.
- Lead Instructor for the Sheriff's Office Boater Safety Program.
Interim Chief/ Assistant Chief
Gaines Township Fire Department
Gaines
01.2012 - 07.2026
- Lead a department consisting of 21 on-call firefighters, providing operational oversight, emergency incident command, training management, and administrative leadership.
- Serve as Incident Commander during emergency response operations.
- Oversee firefighter training and professional development.
- Maintain accountability records and equipment maintenance programs.
- Manage payroll administration and departmental reporting.
- Coordinate fire suppression, prevention, and public safety initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with department policies and safety standards.
Captain
Burton Fire Department
Burton
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Progressively promoted through the department based on performance, leadership, and technical expertise.
- Achieved Firefighter I & II certifications.
- Promoted through the ranks to Captain.
- Conducted fire suppression and prevention activities.
- Attended National Fire Academy training (2004).
- Executive Board Member of the Genesee County Fire Chief Association.
Lieutenant
Burton Fire Department
Burton
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Progressively promoted through the department based on performance, leadership, and technical expertise.
- Achieved Firefighter I & II certifications.
- Promoted through the ranks to Captain.
- Conducted fire suppression and prevention activities.
- Attended National Fire Academy training (2004).
- Executive Board Member of the Genesee County Fire Chief Association.
Firefighter
Burton Fire Department
Burton
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Progressively promoted through the department based on performance, leadership, and technical expertise.
- Achieved Firefighter I & II certifications.
- Promoted through the ranks to Captain.
- Conducted fire suppression and prevention activities.
- Attended National Fire Academy training (2004).
- Executive Board Member of the Genesee County Fire Chief Association.
HazMat Technician
Marine Pollution Control
Detroit
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Member of Detroit Wastewater Rescue Team.
- Confined Space Rescue Team member.
- Hazardous materials response technician.
- Operated specialized equipment and light machinery.
Marine Patrol Deputy (Part-Time)
Genesee County Sheriff's Office
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Enforced state marine laws and regulations throughout Genesee County waterways.
- Conducted marine patrol operations.
- Served as a member of the county Dive Team.
- Assisted with water rescue and emergency response activities.
Education
General Studies -
Carman-Ainsworth High School
01-1999
Fire Science Coursework -
Mott Community College
Michigan Instructor 1 -
Skills
- Incident Command
- Fire Service Leadership
- Emergency Management
- Fire Prevention & Inspection
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Dive Team Operations
- Marine Patrol Supervision
- Personnel Management
- Budget Administration
- Policy Development
- Training & Instruction
- Emergency Preparedness
- Regulatory Compliance
- Labor Relations
- Technical Rescue Operations
Affiliations
Genesee County Fire Chiefs Training Committee
Certifications And Professional Training
- Firefighter I & II
- Fire Officer I & II
- Firefighter Safety & Survival
- Incident Command System (Clandestine Operations)
- Vehicle Extrication
- Apparatus & Pump Operations
- Managing Company Tactical Operations – Preparing
- Managing Company Tactical Operations – Decision Making
- Fire Inspection & Investigation
- Introduction to Fire Inspection Principles & Practices
- Detection of Arson and Suspicious Fires
- Records & Reports
- HazMat First Responder Awareness
- HazMat First Responder Operations
- HazMat Technician
- Drug Lab Awareness
- Leadership & Instructor Development
- MFFTC Instructor Orientation
- Educational Methodology
- Fire Service Supervision – Personal
- Fire Service Supervision – Team
- Technical Rescue & Specialized Operations
- Ice Rescue
- SSI Certified Diver
- SSI Certified Dry Suit Diver
- Underwater Sonar Technician
- Driver Training
- Building Construction
- Building Construction: Combustible
- Building Construction: Noncombustible
Timeline
Interim Chief/ Assistant Chief
Gaines Township Fire Department
01.2012 - 07.2026
Captain
Burton Fire Department
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lieutenant
Burton Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sergeant – Corrections / Patrol
Genesee County Sheriff's Office
01.2005 - Current
HazMat Technician
Marine Pollution Control
01.2004 - 01.2005
Marine Patrol Deputy (Part-Time)
Genesee County Sheriff's Office
01.2001 - 01.2004
Firefighter
Burton Fire Department
01.1999 - 01.2008
General Studies -
Carman-Ainsworth High School
Fire Science Coursework -
Mott Community College