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Stephen Higgins

Stephen Higgins

Firefighter / Paramedic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Firefighter, Paramedic, Emergency Manager, Mental Health Coach and Pastoral Counselor.

  • Education

    • SMTC - Maine

      1999 - 2001
      A.A.S Fire Science Technology

    • Liberty University

      2018 - 2021
      Master of Divinity - MDiv Pastoral Studies/Counseling

    • Frederick Community College

      2011 - 2013
      Associate of Science (AS) Emergency Management

    • Liberty University

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Theology/Theological Studies

      Studying theology with a concentration on Christian and clinical counseling as well as leadership.

  • Experience

    • Scarborough Fire Department

      Apr 1997 - now
      Firefighter / Paramedic

      Provide fire suppression and protection. Provide medical treatment to sick/injured patients. Provide fire and EMS education to our members. Part of the town's emergency management team.

    • Pratt & Whitney

      Sept 2001 - Jan 2009
      Team Leader / Shift Supervisor

      Provided leadership to the best Plant Protection crew in the world!

    • Southern Maine EMS

      Jun 2007 - Sept 2011
      Faculty Instructor

      Provide EMS licensure education and continuing education to the EMS professionals of Southern Maine

    • Maine Fire Services Institute / SMCC

      Dec 2008 - now
      State Fire Instructor

      Provide fire service education to the firefighters and recruits in the State of Maine

    • Saco FD

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Firefighter

      Provided fire suppression for the City of Saco

    • Wiscasset Fire Rescue

      Jun 2010 - Jan 2015
      Firefighter Paramedic / Fire Training Officer

      Firefighter, paramedic and training officer for the fire department and ambulance association.

    • Public Safety Solutions of Maine / Higgins Communications

      Jan 2012 - now
      Owner

      Providing quality education and training and communications solutions to the members of the public safety community in Maine

    • Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency

      Jan 2013 - Sept 2016
      IMAT Team Member

      Member of the county and regional incident management assistance team

    • Wiscasset Emegency Management Agency

      Jan 2013 - Sept 2016

      Director of Emergency Managment for the Town of Wiscasset, Maine Deputy Director of Emergency Management for the Town of Wiscasset.

      • Director

        Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

      • Deputy Director

        Jan 2013 - Sept 2015

    • Summit Community Church

      May 2021 - now
      Pastoral Intern

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Suicide Prevention, Assessment, Intervention and Recovery (PAIR)

      American Association of Christian Counselors - Light University
      Jan 2021

    • Traumatic Grief and Loss

      American Association of Christian Counselors - Light University
      Dec 2020

    • Diploma in Mental Health Coaching

      American Association of Christian Counselors - Light University
      Nov 2020

    • PTSD Assessment and Intervention (PTSD 2.0)

      American Association of Christian Counselors - Light University
      Nov 2020

    • Board Certified Mental Health Coach

      International Board of Christian Care
      Sept 2020

    • Advanced Diploma - Biblical Counseling

      American Association of Christian Counselors - Light University
      Mar 2018

    • Mental Health First Aid for Youth

      NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
      Jan 2018

    • Group Crisis Intervention

      ICISF
      Jun 2017

    • Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor

      Maine Fire Training and Education
      Jun 2011

    • Hazardous Materials Instructor

      Maine Fire Training and Education
      Oct 2009

    • Firefighter I/II

      Scarborough Fire Department
      Apr 1996

    • Crisis Intervention Team

      NAMI Maine
      Nov 2019

    • Certificate: Treating Fire Service Professionals: Building Cultural Competency

      Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC
      Feb 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Mental Health First Aid

      NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
      Oct 2019

    • Hazardous Materials Technician Certification

      TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC
      Mar 2009

    • ProBoard Fire Officer I/II

      Southern Maine Community College
      Mar 2011

    • ProBoard Firefighter I/II

      Southern Maine Community College
      Aug 2008

    • Fire Officer Certification

      Southern Maine Community College
      Oct 2010

    • Instructor Training Certification

      Center for Domestic Preparedness
      Apr 2008

    • Fire Service Instructor Certification

      Southern Maine Community College
      Apr 2008

    • Paramedic

      State of Maine
      May 2006

    • Paramedic Instructor Coordinator

      State of Maine
      Sept 2008