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James Vickers, MA, MPA, EFO, CFO, GACEM, EMTP

James Vickers, MA, MPA, EFO, CFO, GACEM, EMTP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fire Chief at Coastal Georgia

  • Education

    • Columbia Southern University

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      Master of Public Administration (MPA) Emergency Services Management

    • National Fire Academy

      -
      Executive Fire Officer Program

    • Carolina University

      2020 - 2022
      Master of Arts - MA Leadership and Organizatiinal Management

  • Experience

    • Central Georgia

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1990
      Volunteer Firefighter-EMT

    • State of Georgia

      Jan 1989 - Feb 2004

      - Managed Special Programs Section for State Fire Training Academy 2002-2003- Developed and delivered State curriculums for Fire Prevention, Fire Officer and Technical Rescue (courses met or exceeded NPQ requirements and tested where applicable).- Delivered/instructed additional State and NFA courses (All NFA Courses, Public Safety Diver, Fire Suppression, Haz-Mat, Industrial, Instructional Methodology)- Managed Special Programs Section grants (NFA, Haz-Mat)

      • Georgia Public Safety Training Center - Fire Academy

        Oct 1997 - Feb 2004

      • Firefighter / Paramedic / EMS - Fire Instructor

        Jan 1989 - Oct 1997

    • Coastal Georgia

      Apr 2007 - now

      Assist in planning, directing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the Fire Department. - Manage US&R/Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Medical Response, Bureau Emergency Management, and Maritime Programs- Coordinate Emergency Support Function 10- Write, monitor and report of federal, state and private grants- Assist in writing of specifications, purchasing, repairs/maintenance and replacement of equipment and apparatus- Assist in development and implementation of department policy - Managed training, education and professional development for all department personnel- Managed higher education (degree) program for fire department- Developed training curriculums/programs (classroom and online training)- Managed promotional assessment- Direct the preparation and maintenance of all training records- Managed Veteran’s On Job Training Program- Assisted in preparation of budget- Managed Fire Training Center and all prop maintenance and repair

      • Fire Chief

        Jul 2019 - now

      • Deputy Fire Chief

        Nov 2017 - now

      • Special Operations Division Chief

        Feb 2004 - Nov 2017

      • Training Division Chief

        Apr 2007 - Sept 2009

    • Local Technical College

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2020
      Adjunct Instructor - FireFighter Diploma Program

    • In Coastal Georgia

      Jul 2019 - now
      Fire Chief

    • Coastal Georgia Fire Department

      Jul 2019 - now
      Fire Chief

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Confined Space Rescue Level II

      ProBoard

    • Fire Instructor III

      ProBoard

    • Fire Officer IV

      ProBoard

    • Fire Safety Educator II

      ProBoard

    • Firefighter II

      ProBoard

    • Haz-Mat Technician

      ProBoard

    • Inspector I

      ProBoard

    • Lead Rescue Instructor

      State Urban Search & Rescue Alliance

    • Marine Firefighter II

      ProBoard

    • POST Certified Instructor

      Police Officer Standards and Training

    • Public Safety Diver

      NAUI

    • Rope Rescue Level II

      ProBoard

    • Search & Rescue Level II

      SPEC Rescue International

    • Structural Collapse Rescue Levele II

      ProBoard

    • Swift/Flood Water Rescue Level II

      SPEC Rescue

    • Trench Rescue Level II

      ProBoard

    • US&R Task Force Leader

      FEMA

    • Vehicle-Machinery Rescue Level II

    • NFA Executive Fire Officer

      National Fire Academy (NFA)
      Jun 2019

    • Boat Operator Search & Rescue

      NASBLA
      Jun 2015

    • Boat Crew Member

      NASBLA
      May 2015

    • AHIMT Operations Section Chief Instructor

      Emergency Management Institute
      Dec 2014

    • AHIMT Incident Commander Instructor

      Emergency Management Institute
      Nov 2014

    • Certified Emergency Manager

      GEMA/OHS
      Jul 2013

    • EMT - Paramedic

      Georgia Office of EMS
      Jan 1991

    • Chief Fire Officer Designation

      Center for Public Safety Excellence
      May 2018