Michael Hogan
5516 Potts Camp Rd, Potts Camp
Summary
Experienced first line supervisor with proven experience in emergency response and fire suppression techniques. Skilled in operating firefighting equipment, conducting rescue operations, and providing medical aid with precision and calm under pressure. Demonstrated ability to lead teams during high-stress situations and contribute to successful outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and community safety education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Fire Instructor
State of Mississippi Fire Academy
Pearl
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with other instructional staff members to develop new course content.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Evaluated student's knowledge through written exams and practical drills.
- Crafted lesson plans to meet diverse learning modalities and ensure inclusive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress using participation in class discussion, assignment content and exam scores to identify strengths and further learning opportunities.
- Enforced rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by the department.
- Instructed on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Prepared lesson plans, course materials, and assessments for fire instructor courses.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services.
- Facilitated discussions between students regarding real-world scenarios.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
- Conducted classroom lectures and hands-on exercises to teach fire safety principles.
- Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification, employment, leadership development and financial literacy.
- Maintained student records detailing progress, attendance and program requirements.
- Monitored safety standards during live fire exercises and simulations.
- Used range of interventions and instructional techniques to help students understand work and build vital skills.
- Optimized training curriculum while utilizing instructional techniques, team exercises, group discussions, and lectures.
- Planned in-class activities, discussions and lectures to increase student comprehension and participation.
- Analyzed feedback from students to improve upon teaching methods.
- Assessed student progression towards completion of certification requirements.
- Provided guidance and support to students throughout the program duration.
- Maintained records of student performance and attendance during classes.
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Olive Branch
Olive Branch
10.2018 - Current
- Directed firefighting operations, ensuring personnel and public safety during emergencies.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms, evaluating situations to guide company actions.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations while managing hazardous materials incidents.
- Supervised maintenance of firefighting apparatus, ensuring equipment readiness and reliability.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters and newly hired personnel.
- Prepared detailed reports on operational activities, equipment, and personnel matters.
- Ensured compliance with established conduct, behavior, and dress code standards.
- Maintained expertise through ongoing education and advanced training.
Firefighter EMT
Memphis Fire Department
Memphis
07.2004 - 10.2018
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Firefighter
City Of Olive Branch
Olive Branch
03.2000 - 07.2004
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Sheriff's Department Marshall County
Holly Springs
12.1996 - 03.2000
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
- Dispatched police officers and emergency personnel to calls for service.
- Assisted departments with special requests for assistance and BOLOs.
- Coordinated responses between multiple law enforcement agencies when necessary during multi-jurisdictional incidents.
- Adhered strictly to departmental policies and protocols related to handling emergency communications.
- Identified priority calls based on severity of situation, urgency, or special circumstances.
- Gathered additional information from police officers at scene if necessary to complete report accurately.
- Received incoming calls from the public and determined the nature of the emergency.
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Provided pre-arrival instructions over the phone such as CPR and first aid instructions, fire evacuation procedures.
- Acted calmly and professionally under pressure while making decisions in high stress situations.
- Assessed callers' needs and dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to emergencies.
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
- Monitored multiple radio frequencies simultaneously while entering data into computer system.
- Utilized proper telephone etiquette when speaking with callers in order to maintain a professional demeanor.
- Communicated effectively with other dispatch centers to coordinate resources when responding to large scale events.
- Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
- Provided support services for police officers in the field by locating addresses, researching suspects, running license plate numbers.
Education
NASAR Advanced Search And Rescue Technician
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
Meridian, MS12-2024
NASAR Search And Rescue Fundamentals of Tracking
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
Meridian, MS11-2024
Machinery Extrication & Rescue
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, Ms10-2024
Elevator Rescue Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, Ms10-2024
NASAR Fundamentals of Search And Rescue
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
Meridian, MS10-2024
NASAR Search And Rescue Technician Level II
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
Meridian, MS10-2024
Firefighter Intervention Rescue Survival Technique
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Palms, MI05-2024
Vehicle Extrication & Rescue Technician
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, Ms04-2023
Truck Company Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, Ms03-2022
Engine Company Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS02-2022
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I & II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS10-2021
Hazardous Materials Technician Level II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS08-2021
Trench Rescue And Emergency Shoring
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, Ms07-2021
Fireground Leadership
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS01-2021
Rope Rescue Technician II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS07-2020
Confined Space Technician
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS02-2020
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor
Memphis Fire Academy
Memphis,Tn07-2016
Incident Command For Emergency Medical Services
National Fire Academy
12-2006
Incident Command For Fire Service Incidents
National Fire Academy
12-2006
Unified Command For Multi-Agency Incidents
National Fire Academy
12-2006
IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11-2006
IS-200 Introduction to the National Response Plan
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11-2006
IS-700 National Incident Management System
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11-2006
IS-800 National Response Plan
Federal Emergency Management Agency
11-2006
Swiftwater Awareness And Operations
Tennessee Task Force One
Memphis, TN06-2005
Emergency Medical Technician -Basic
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
11-2004
Rope Rescue Technician I
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS07-2003
Hazardous Materials Technician I
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS02-2003
NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS04-2001
Emergency Medical Services- Driver
Mississippi Emergency Medical Services
07-2000
NFPA Firefighter 1001 I-II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS05-2000
Hazard Materials Awareness And Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Pearl, MS05-2000
Emergency Medical Dispatch
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatchers
03-1998
Mississippi Justice Information Center Operator
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Jackson, MS01-1998
High School Diploma -
Marshall Academy
Holly Springs, MS05-1996
Skills
- Incident command
- Fire suppression
- Hazardous materials management
- Equipment maintenance
- Training development
- Operational reporting
- Emergency response
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Public education
- Emergency Medical Techniques
- Emergency management
- Technical rescue
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision making
- Crew observation
- Assignment coordination
Accomplishments
Several commendation awards while employed with the City of Memphis Division of Fire Services including 3 Life Saving Medals and the Medal of Heroism
Timeline
Adjunct Fire Instructor
State of Mississippi Fire Academy
03.2022 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Olive Branch
10.2018 - Current
Firefighter EMT
Memphis Fire Department
07.2004 - 10.2018
Firefighter
City Of Olive Branch
03.2000 - 07.2004
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Sheriff's Department Marshall County
12.1996 - 03.2000
NASAR Advanced Search And Rescue Technician
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
NASAR Search And Rescue Fundamentals of Tracking
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
Machinery Extrication & Rescue
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Elevator Rescue Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
NASAR Fundamentals of Search And Rescue
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
NASAR Search And Rescue Technician Level II
Meridian Public Safety Training Center
Firefighter Intervention Rescue Survival Technique
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Vehicle Extrication & Rescue Technician
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Truck Company Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Engine Company Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I & II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Hazardous Materials Technician Level II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Trench Rescue And Emergency Shoring
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Fireground Leadership
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Rope Rescue Technician II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Confined Space Technician
Mississippi State Fire Academy
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor
Memphis Fire Academy
Incident Command For Emergency Medical Services
National Fire Academy
Incident Command For Fire Service Incidents
National Fire Academy
Unified Command For Multi-Agency Incidents
National Fire Academy
IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
Federal Emergency Management Agency
IS-200 Introduction to the National Response Plan
Federal Emergency Management Agency
IS-700 National Incident Management System
Federal Emergency Management Agency
IS-800 National Response Plan
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Swiftwater Awareness And Operations
Tennessee Task Force One
Emergency Medical Technician -Basic
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Rope Rescue Technician I
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Hazardous Materials Technician I
Mississippi State Fire Academy
NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver Operator
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Emergency Medical Services- Driver
Mississippi Emergency Medical Services
NFPA Firefighter 1001 I-II
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Hazard Materials Awareness And Operations
Mississippi State Fire Academy
Emergency Medical Dispatch
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatchers
Mississippi Justice Information Center Operator
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
High School Diploma -
Marshall Academy
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