Michael J. D.

Experience

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  Independence Fire Department

  Feb 2003 - Jan 2017

  Respond to emergency medical calls, fires and explosions, bomb threats, vehicle accidents, hazardous chemical spills, and other emergency calls.Assist the Community with non emergent needs by insuring compliance with fire codes, assisting the Fire Prevention Division in public education and responding to citizen requests for non-emergency services. Shift Commander (C-Shift) Ensure safety and over see the daily operations of C-Shift's 14 Fire Captains, 14 Fire Equipment Operators, and 25 Firefighters staffed in ten fire stations throughout the city's 78 square miles. Show less Manage and coordinate all repairs to facilities, apparatus and equipmentManage and coordinate the ordering, dissemination and maintenance of inventory records for all station and apparatus suppliesOversee and coordinate annual testing of apparatus, hose, SCBA and any other equipment requiring periodic testing in accordance with applicable state, national, local or manufacturer's recommendations/requirementsOversee and coordinate development of designs and specifications for new facilities, apparatus and equipment. When on the scene of an emergency, assigned as needed by the Incident Commander to any duties in the department’s Incident Command System. Respond to all significant incidents and perform any other duties as specified by the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee Show less Performed duties as a station officer, supervising and directing the operations of the station and personnel.Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with departmental and City policies, procedures and applicable laws including: training in job skills; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Directed the work of firefighters in laying out hoses, operating pumps, playing water streams and other activities connected with fire fighting and protecting life and property.Performed emergency medical services procedures as Paramedic.Assists in interpretation of the various laws, ordinances, and regulations in enforcing the city's fire prevention codes, and state safety regulations.Participated in investigations to determine causes of fires to include; suspected arson, testifies in court as required.Secures and protects the fire scene when arson may be suspected so that valuable evidence is not destroyed.Prepared required records and reports. Conducted monthly fire inspections of commercial occupancies throughout the city. Show less

  • Battalion Chief, Shift Commander

    Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Battalion Chief, Services Division

    Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Captain/ EMT-P/ HazMat Technician/ Fire Investigator

    Feb 2003 - Nov 2014
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  Indepedence Fire Department

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  Assistant Chief, Emergency Management Division

  Manages and coordinates all emergency medical service activities including personnel and schedulesEvaluates and counsels emergency medical personnel and assist the department’s medical director in evaluating medical performance of personnelDevelops, coordinates and initiates medical procedures and standardsAssures compliance with Missouri state laws and regulations regarding delivery of EMSServes as the fire department’s Privacy Officer overseeing all activities related to development, implementation and maintenance of the department’s policies and procedures covering the privacy of Patient Health InformationResponsible for seeing that the department is compliant with all laws and applicable department, city and state policies and proceduresCoordinates the fire department’s medical delivery system with other agenciesOversees the current licensing procedures, and coordinates with the Assistant Chief of Training and the Deputy Chief of Operations in development of medical training schedules, the Wellness program and all aspects of the Department’s Safety ProgramPerforms those tasks and duties relative to the support and function of the fire department’s emergency medical system for both paramedics and emergency medical technicians (Including but not limited to the quality of patient care, assessing procedures, protocols and skills of EMT’s and Paramedics) Show less

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  Independence Fire Department

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2023

  Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal (Ret.)

  * Chief Fire Inspector, Fire Prevention Division* Oversees Fire Department’s technology platforms for software and hardware* Trains and advises subordinate staff on fire prevention matters* Responds to inquiries from the general public, staff, and other employees regarding fire prevention matters* Responsible for securing and maintaining all fire department records* Oversees fire code compliance during planning and/or building phases of new business and residential developments throughout city* Oversees one Fire Administration Specialist II, and five Fire Inspectors* Enforces city ordinances pertaining to Outdoor Burning, Retail Fire Works, and other city adopted International Fire Codes* Department appointed Public Information Officer Show less