Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership And Communication
Supporting Materials
Awards
Affiliations
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TOMMY BRYAN SMITH

Summary

Seasoned fire service professional with over 44 years of progressive leadership, incident command, and emergency operations experience. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and implementing safety protocols within the Mobile Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) while fostering community resilience. Expertise in balancing tactical excellence with administrative oversight, mentoring personnel, and promoting inter-agency collaboration. Recognized for integrity, reliability, and strong communication skills, prepared to excel in roles demanding strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Chief (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations for 5-20 fire stations and managed a team of 30-120 personnel.
  • Led units through natural disaster deployment efforts on multiple occasions.
  • Mitigated numerous multi-alarm commercial and industrial emergencies.
  • Coordinated strategic response plans for high-risk incidents, improving mitigation of real-time emergencies.
  • Acted in the capacity of Deputy Chief in his absence.
  • Fostered partnerships with law enforcement, EMS, and private partners to streamline emergency management.
  • Directed multi-alarm fire responses with precision and effectiveness.
  • Mentored junior officers and instituted leadership training to include the next level.
  • Implemented performance expectations through increased JPR proficiency, leading to improvement in firefighter KSA and drill readiness.
  • Oversaw Code Enforcement in the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
  • Advocate and member of the MFRD Peer Support Team.
  • Only IAAI-certified fire investigator.

Fire Service Captain (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.2000 - 01.2014
  • Responded to over 600 emergency calls annually, overseeing a multi-company house with an ambulance.
  • Led unit through natural disaster deployment efforts and numerous high-risk responses.
  • Acted in the capacity of the District Chief in his absence.
  • Managed equipment maintenance and supervised logistical/team readiness.
  • Led the Arson Investigative Unit as the senior fire investigator.
  • As an APOST-certified law enforcement officer, I fostered partnerships with law enforcement and obtained an MOU with the BATF related to federal reimbursements, utilization of assets, and investigative cooperation during joint operations as the Task Force Officer.
  • Created and established the Fire Marshals Case File Security System and redesigned and implemented the evidence accountability system.
  • Led as an instructor at the MFRD Training Center, teaching personnel and maintaining departmental educational requirements.
  • Cultivated relationships with citizens, businesses, and schools in communities experiencing poverty and elevated crime.

Fire Service Driver (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.1991 - 01.2000
  • Highly skilled and certified Fire Apparatus Operator with experience in emergency response, apparatus operation, and pump operations.
  • Proven ability to ensure safe and efficient response to emergencies, including fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous materials incidents.
  • Acted in the capacity of Fire Service Captain in his/her absence.
  • Operated specialty apparatus as required.
  • Designed, developed, and taught department-wide Street Survival in the Fire Service.
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to other fire personnel.
  • Founding member of the inaugural MFRD Bike Team for special events.
  • Operated as a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team.

Fire Service Firefighter (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.1989 - 01.1991
  • Highly skilled in fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical care, fire prevention, and experience using firefighting equipment and apparatus.
  • Possessed the ability to work under pressure, handle hazardous materials, and maintain physical fitness.
  • Operated in the role of a highly skilled paramedic.
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to other fire personnel.
  • Led fellow firefighters by example and through mentoring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration

Waldorf University
01.2024

EMT-Paramedic -

University of South Alabama
01.1987

Radiological Technology -

Mobile Infirmary School of Radiology
01.1984

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Certified Fire Investigator, IAAI
  • Certified APOST lAw Enforcement Officer
  • License Private Investigator, State of Alabama
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic NREMT-P

Certification

  • Fire Officer I, II, & III
  • Incident Command System (ICS 300/400)
  • Firefighter I & II
  • Fire Instructor I & II
  • Apparatus Operator Engine & Aerial
  • EMT Paramedic Certification
  • HazMat Operations
  • IAAI Fire Investigator
  • Alabama Private Investigator
  • APOST Law Enforcement Officer

Leadership And Communication

  • Community education advocate: Cultivated relationships with citizens, businesses, and schools in communities experiencing poverty and elevated crime in an effort to promote preparedness.
  • Staff development: Advanced peer mentorship programs and succession planning.
  • Minority Relations: Sitting member on inaugural MFRD Minority Relations Committee.
  • Public Relations: Acted as department spokesperson during high-visibility incidents.

Supporting Materials

44 years in public service, 38 years as a paramedic, 36.5 years with the Mobile Fire Rescue Department, Command multiple industrial incidents, including barge, vessel, structure fires, and hazardous material events within the industrial community; structure fires, MVCs, entrapments, technical and water rescues, natural and man-made disasters – 2014 to present., 2021 Merchants Transfer fire involved 7.25 acres of warehousing. As the IC receiving command, the fire scene was mitigated after commanding the scene for 24 hrs., MPD MCI after multiple officers shot, prompting a standoff and ERT Op – 2021., Home Daycare Fire and MCI with six cardiac arrests, five of which were children – 1999., Creed Concert MCI during Bayfest – 1998., I-10 Bay-way pile up & MCI – 1995., Amtrak derailment and MCI – 1993., Spring Hill College Fire – 1991., Mardi Gras most every year., Lead investigator of numerous large loss incendiary fires., As the first 'captain' to be assigned to the Bureau in my 20-year career to that point, one particular fire I investigated was a fraudulent fire started by a married couple. In an effort to defraud their insurance company, they staged a grease fire in an attempt to burn their home. Both individuals accepted a 'blind plea'., Numerous federal cases involving large-loss, serial arson, and fraud., Regenerated an effort to initiate a successful Juvenile Fire Setter Program., Designed, enacted, and managed the Fire Bureau's first secure investigative records system.

Awards

  • Meritorious Service Award-Operational, MFRD, 2019
  • Meritorious Service Award-Operational, MFRD, 2018
  • Citation of Recognition, BATF, 2011
  • BJ Stone Award, Alabama Association of Arson Investigators, 2009
  • Meritorious Service Award-Operational, MFRD, 2009
  • Service Recognition Award, MFRD, 2008
  • Youth Leader Service Award, Loxley Church of God, 2002
  • Meritorious Service Award-Operational, MFRD, 1995
  • Distinguished Member Award, Alabama 3 DMAT/HHS, 2007
  • Service Recognition Award, City of Robertsdale, 2004
  • Special Service Recognition Award, City of Loxley, 1997
  • Best Patrol Award, Southwest Alabama Police Academy, 1991
  • Squad Leader Recognition, Southwest Alabama Police Academy, 1991

Affiliations

  • International Association of Arson Investigators
  • Alabama Association of Arson Investigators
  • National Registry of EMT-Paramedics
  • American Association of Radiological Technologist

Timeline

District Chief (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.2014 - Current

Fire Service Captain (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.2000 - 01.2014

Fire Service Driver (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.1991 - 01.2000

Fire Service Firefighter (paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer)

MOBILE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
01.1989 - 01.1991

EMT-Paramedic -

University of South Alabama

Radiological Technology -

Mobile Infirmary School of Radiology

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration

Waldorf University

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