Joey Thorington M.S., EFO, PEM, CFO, CEMSO, EMT-P

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Timeline
About me
Fire Chief at South Lyon Fire Department
Education
- National Fire Academy
  2016 - 2020
  Executive Fire Officer
- Baker College of Muskegon
  1996 - 1997
  Paramedic Certificate
- Central Michigan University
  2009 - 2010
  Bachelor of Science Community Development: Public Administration
- Muskegon Community College
  1992 - 1995
  Associates in Arts pre-engineering
- Eastern Michigan University
  2011 - 2012
  Master of Science Technology Studies: Public Safety and Emergency Management
- Eastern Michigan University
  2011 - 2011
  Fire Staff & Command
Experience
- Manistee National Forestry Department
  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
  Forest Firefighter
- White Cloud Fire Dept
  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
  Firefighter
- Professional Med Team
  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
  Paramedic
  Paramedic on a transporting ALS Unit
- Norton Shores Fire Dept
  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
  Firefighter
- City of Dearborn
  Apr 1998 - Apr 2022
  Drive, operate, and maintain an Aerial ApparatusPerform department-wide apparatus and equipment repairs/maintenance Drive, operate, and maintain a Fire Engine Acted in the capacity of Firefighter III or Lieutenant in their absence Completed Firefighter I duties Firefighter/paramedic
  - Deputy Fire Chief
    Dec 2013 - Apr 2022
  - Fire Lieutenant
    Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
  - Fire Apparatus Supervisor Assistant
    Dec 2010 - Jun 2012
  - Firefighter III
    Jun 2006 - Dec 2010
  - Firefighter II
    Dec 2003 - Jun 2006
  - Firefighter I
    Apr 1998 - Dec 2003
- Dearborn Firefighters IAFF Local 412
  Sept 2007 - Dec 2013
  - President
    Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
  - Vice President
    Sept 2007 - Mar 2011
- City of South Lyon
  Feb 2022 - now
  Fire Chief
Licenses & Certifications
- Blue Card Incident Commander
  BShifter
- Fire Officer II
  State of Michigan
- Fire Officer III
  State of Michigan
- Fire Officer I
  State of Michigan
- Health and Safety Officer (HSO)
  NFPA
- Assessing Your Public Sector Organization
  Cornell University
  Jan 2025
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
  FEMA
- Leadership Skills and Traits in Public Organizations
  Cornell University
  Jan 2025
- Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Designation
  Center for Public Safety Excellence
  Jan 2025
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician & Paramedic License
  State of Michigan
  Nov 2024
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
  Issued by Pinckney High School on Jan 2020
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- Assistant Varsity Baseball
  Issued by Pinckney High School on Jan 2017
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- Youth Baseball & Softball Coach
  Issued by Legacy Center Sports Center on Jan 2016
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- Member
  Issued by EXCHANGE CLUB OF DEARBORN FOUNDATION on Jan 2013
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- Youth Softball Coach
  Issued by Motor City Madness on Aug 2015
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- Organization President and Team Coach
  Issued by Michigan Lazers Youth Travel Baseball Organization on Aug 2011
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