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Shawn Morris

Glastonbury,CT

Summary

A passionate and results-driven fire service leader and educator. Over twenty years of fire and EMS experience, with professional backgrounds in fire suppression, EMS, code enforcement, fire investigation and administrative functions. PhD student with diverse instructional resume ranging from recruit firefighters to undergraduate live and distance course delivery.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Fire Chief - Shift Commander

Town Of Greenwich Fire Rescue
01.2005 - Current
  • Oversees daily operations of seven company, 24-person shift supplemented by volunteers, protecting over 62,000 people within 67 sq mi
  • Member/Technician: Trench Rescue Team
  • Member/Technician: Hazardous Material Response Team
  • Lead Instructor: Emergency Medical Training
  • Instructor: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
  • Instructor: CPR and Basic Life Support
  • Recipient: Distinguished Unit Performance Award (2)
  • Recipient: Educational Achievement Award

Consultant

Emergency Services Consulting International, ESCI
01.2021 - Current
  • Develop operational, strategic, and master plans for organizations throughout North America
  • Subject matter expert for new hire and promotional fire department testing
  • Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.

Owner and Principal

Fireground Consultants LLC
01.2019 - Current
  • Fire and life safety site inspections and code compliance audits
  • Career development and human capital consulting
  • Litigation support and code consulting services

Fire Inspector

Manchester Fire Department
01.2009 - Current
  • Conducts cause and origin investigations following fires and explosions
  • Enforces Connecticut State Fire Safety Code and State of CT Hazardous Materials Regulations
  • Conducts plans review for new construction and renovations

Adjunct Faculty Member

Post University
01.2016 - Current
  • Online and distributed learning instructor in Criminal Justice Program
  • Subject matter expert for online curriculum development.

Education

Ph.D. - Fire & Emergency Management Administration

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
2029

M.P.A. - Master of Public Administration

University of Connecticut
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Public Relations

Central Connecticut State University
05.2008

Accomplishments

  • Post University: Adjunct Faculty – Fire Investigation
  • Post University: Subject Matter Expert for Distance Learning Course Development
  • Trinity College: Emergency Medical Technician Program Instructor
  • New Britain High School: EMS Training Program Instructor
  • Manchester Fire Department 8th District: Firefighter 1 program lead instructor
  • New Britain EMS Training Academy: Training Instructor
  • Greenwich Fire Department: Lead Department EMS Instructor
  • Greenwich Fire Department: Training Lieutenant
  • National Association of Fire Investigators- Certified Fire Investigation Instructor
  • Fire Service Instructor for State of Connecticut
  • State of CT Emergency Medical Service Instructor
  • New Britain Emergency Medical Service Academy Instructor
  • State of Connecticut: Emergency Medical Technician Basic
  • State of Connecticut: Emergency Medical Service Instructor
  • State of Connecticut: Hazardous Materials Technician
  • State of Connecticut: Basic Rope Rescue
  • State of Connecticut: Trench Rescue Technician
  • State of Connecticut: Rapid Intervention Teams
  • State of Connecticut: Firefighter Safety and Survival
  • State of Connecticut: Basic Vehicle Extrication
  • State of Connecticut: Confined Space Rescue Technician
  • State of Connecticut: Advanced Car Fire Investigation Course
  • National Fire Academy: Training for Small Departments
  • National Fire Academy: Fireground Strategy and Tactics
  • Department of Homeland Security: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Instructor

Affiliations

  • International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 1042 Executive Board
  • International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Member
  • National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Member
  • National Fire Protection Associate Member (NFPA) Member

Timeline

Consultant

Emergency Services Consulting International, ESCI
01.2021 - Current

Owner and Principal

Fireground Consultants LLC
01.2019 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Member

Post University
01.2016 - Current

Fire Inspector

Manchester Fire Department
01.2009 - Current

Deputy Fire Chief - Shift Commander

Town Of Greenwich Fire Rescue
01.2005 - Current

Ph.D. - Fire & Emergency Management Administration

Oklahoma State University

M.P.A. - Master of Public Administration

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Public Relations

Central Connecticut State University

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