Michael Buchanan

Michael Buchanan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy Fire Chief, Olympia Fire Department

  • Education

    • Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI)

      2016 - 2017
      Graduate

      IAFC scholarship - Fire service executive development program.

    • Waldorf College

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Fire Services Administration
    • South Puget Sound Community College

      -
      Associate's degree Fire Science/Fire-fighting
    • Grand Canyon University

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Public Administration - MPA Emphasis on Government Policy
  • Experience

    • Olympia Fire Department

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2011
      Fire Lieutenant
    • Olympia Fire Department

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      Captain
    • Olympia Fire Department

      Mar 2015 - Feb 2021
      Assistant Chief, Operations
    • City of Olympia

      Feb 2021 - Mar 2022
      Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal

      Oversees fire code compliance for the City of Olympia.

    • City of Olympia Fire Department

      Mar 2022 - Jan 2024
      Assistant Fire Chief, Operations
    • City of Olympia

      Jan 2024 - now
      Deputy Fire Chief
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Health and Safety Officer (HSO)

      The Pro Board
      Aug 2019
    • Fire officer III

      The Pro Board
      Jun 2021
    • Fire Marshal

      Center for Public Safety Excellence
      Apr 2022
    • Chief Fire Officer Designation

      Center for Public Safety Excellence
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Fire Marshall (FM)

      International Code Council
      Oct 2021