Emergency Management Operations Manager
Resume:
ANTHONY R. SMITH
EMERGENCY MANAGER
CONTACT
Phone: 443-***-****
Email: *******@***.***
PROFILE
An experienced Emergency Management, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Training & Exercise Developer, and Firefighting Professional with the ability to analyze and assess risks and issues and their impact on local, state and regional goals and objectives. Strong operations and business qualifications with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in field response, identification of resources and options; development of recommended courses of action; facilitation of training and exercises; and, consensus building with community leaders and other stakeholders.
SKILLS
Emergency management
Field Operations
Special Events Safety and Security Planning
On-scene Response
FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner
Training and Exercise Development and Delivery
Program Management
Personnel Management and Staff Supervision
Logistics Management
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Received Master Exercise Practitioner Certification
Responded to over 250 responses, including cyberattack, fires, evacuations, mass casualty incidents, major transportation incidents, major utility emergencies, and significant hazmat or CBRNE incidents, and serious weather incidents
Planning team lead for Preakness, MD Fleet Week/ Baltimore Air Show,The Grant Prix of Baltimore, Sailabration, and other major festivals and celebrations
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DEPLOYMENTS
Hurricane Katrina, 2005
TECHNICAL SEARCH TECHNICIAN
MEMBERSHIPS
Baltimore City Urban Search and Rescue Team (2005 – 2017)
Baltimore City Fire Department Special Operations Team (1999 – 2019)
EXPERIENCE
Baltimore City Fire Department/Mayor’s Office Emergency Management
September 1994-March 2020
401 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore Maryland, 21201
6 Floor 410-***-****
2019 – 2020
(Contractor)
Deputy Director, Operations and Homeland Security
Developed strategic plans, goals, and objectives alongside the MOEM Director and the Deputy Director – Finance and Administration.
Supervised the Operations Section Chief, Training & Exercise Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and the MOEM Duty Officer Program.
Developed safety and security plans and risk assessments for special events and city agencies and liaised with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on special events.
Brought the Emergency Operations Center online during activations and oversaw Operations.
Performed Executive On-Call duties within the MOEM Duty Officer program.
Directed the MOEM Duty Officer Program, including recruitment, training, and on-the-job training for Duty Officers.
Served as Intelligence Liaison between MOEM and Baltimore City Police Department, Department of Homeland Security, Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, and Maryland Joint Operations Center.
Completed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Master Exercise Practitioner Certification Program.
Served as Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) point of contact for MOEM.
Liaised with appropriate agencies regarding the homeless population within the City, with the Department of Corrections, Safe Sites and Biowatch, and with the City’s Resiliency Hubs.
Made Protective Action Recommendations (PARs)to the Mayor and implemented Protective Action Decision (PADs) the Mayor approved.
Maintained operational readiness to coordinate interagency response and recovery for major emergencies.
Represented MOEM Director at meetings.
Made Recommendations to the MOEM Director regarding MOUs and/or MOAs recommended by MOEM staff.
Directed Training and Exercise Section Chief in developing a multi-year exercise schedule.
Managed training and exercise grant funding alongside Deputy Director – Finance and Administration and the Training and Exercise Section Chief.
Represented the City at regional Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) meetings, including the Special Operations Committee, Training & Exercise Committee, the Hazmat Committee, and the Incident Management Team (IMT) Committee
Baltimore City Fire Department/Mayor’s Office Emergency Management
September 1994-March 2019-(Retired)
401 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore Maryland, 21201
6 Floor 410-***-****
2012 – 2019- Detail to Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management
2017-2019
Deputy Director, Operations and Homeland Security
Developed strategic plans, goals, and objectives alongside the MOEM Director and the Deputy Director – Finance and Administration.
Revised Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and Continuity of Government Plans ( COG) for the City of Baltimore Agencies
Supervised the Operations Section Chief, Training & Exercise Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and the MOEM Duty Officer Program.
Developed safety and security plans and risk assessments for special events and city agencies and liaised with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on special events.
Brought the Emergency Operations Center online during activations and oversaw Operations.
Performed Executive On-Call duties within the MOEM Duty Officer program.
Directed the MOEM Duty Officer Program, including recruitment, training, and on-the-job training for Duty Officers.
Served as Intelligence Liaison between MOEM and Baltimore City Police Department, Department of Homeland Security, Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, and Maryland Joint Operations Center.
Completed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Master Exercise Practitioner Certification Program.
Served as Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) point of contact for MOEM.
Liaised with appropriate agencies regarding the homeless population within the City, with the Department of Corrections, Safe Sites and Biowatch, and with the City’s Resiliency Hubs.
Maintained operational readiness to coordinate interagency response and recovery for major emergencies.
Represented MOEM Director at meetings.
Made Recommendations to the MOEM Director regarding MOUs and/or MOAs recommended by MOEM staff.
Directed Training and Exercise Section Chief in developing a multi-year exercise schedule.
Managed training and exercise grant funding alongside Deputy Director – Finance and Administration and the Training and Exercise Section Chief.
Represented the City at regional Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) meetings, including the Special Operations Committee, Training & Exercise Committee, the Hazmat Committee, and the Incident Management Team (IMT) Committee
2015 - 2017
Training & Exercise Director
Developed training plans for staff members.
Developed Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and Continuity of Government Plans (COG) for the City of Baltimore Agencies.
Identified training opportunities for Baltimore City staff.
Developed and delivered agency-specific training.
Managed the logistics and administration of training and exercise program along with including after-action reports and improvement Plans.
Developed, facilitated, and delivered tabletop exercises for MOEM and partners, including the Baltimore Ravens, The Baltimore Orioles, and Under Amour.
Participated in the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Training & Exercise Subcommittee.
Provided technical assistance regarding training and exercises to other agencies
Participated in activations of the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
Participated in special events safety and security planning.
Managed After Action Report development and Improvement Plan tracking for exercises and real-world emergencies
Developed Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan
Developed and lead training and exercise program initiatives.
Developed, facilitated and delivered tabletop, Full-scale, and drill exercises for MOEM partners such as the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Under Armour, Domino Sugar, Coast Guard and Naval District Washington.
2009-2015
Operations Manager
Responded on-scene to emergencies and provided coordination of efforts on behalf of MOEM.
Followed MOEM procedures and policies for emergency response.
Managed the MOEM Duty Officer Program.
Managed the daily operations of the agency.
Responded on-scene for operations coordination.
Served as Operations Section Chief during Emergency Operations Center activations.
Managed the agency’s 800 MHz, satellite phone, and MView capabilities.
Participated in special events safety and security planning meetings.
Managed the auxiliary communications systems (RACES).
Ensured compliance with Biological Agency Registry (BAR).
Served as Intelligence Liaison between MOEM and Baltimore City Police Department, Department of Homeland Security, Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, and Maryland Joint Operations Center.
Liaised with critical infrastructures and key resources (CI/KR) and management the priority list for the City.
Served as Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) point of contact for MOEM.
Liaised with appropriate agencies regarding the homeless population within the City, with the Department of Corrections, Safe Sites and Biowatch, and with the City’s Resiliency Hubs.
Worked on dam safety and preparedness efforts with partners.
Made Protective Action Recommendations (PARs)to the Mayor and implemented Protective Action Decision (PADs) the Mayor approved.
Maintained operational readiness to coordinate interagency response and recovery for major emergencies.
Deployed Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) for major events.
Managed Emergency Alert System (EAS), sirens, IPAWS MView, CitiWatch, and NAWAS systems for MOEM.
Assessed water and wastewater infrastructure.
Responded on-scene to emergencies and provided coordination of efforts on behalf of MOEM.
Followed MOEM procedures and policies for emergency response.
Baltimore City Fire Department, 1994 - 2019
Firefighter
Assisted in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires.
Trained for and participated in firefighting.
Provided emergency care for sick and injured persons and fire prevention activities on assigned shifts.
Performed routine maintenance of fire apparatus as well as drilling and training in new firefighting techniques and practices
Received training in the enforcement of constantly changing codes, public education, arson investigations, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, controlling the spread of infectious diseases, and emergency medical and rescue procedures.
Baltimore City Fire Department, 1994 - 1996
Cadet
Performed general office duties including record keeping, updating personal record files, answering phone calls, and checking payroll forms for all fire department bureaus.
Spoke on Capitol Hill at a National Press Conference about summer job programs.
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EDUCATION
Bachelors in Cyber Security, University of Maryland Global Campus, 2018 – Present
Fire and Emergency Management
James Madison University
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
July 2022- February 2023
CERTIFICATIONS
Master Exercise Practitioner – FEMA
Continuity Program Manager-MEMA
Foundations of Emergency Management Basic Academy-FEMA
Advanced Academy-FEMA
HSEEP-MEMA
ICS 300/400 – FEMA
ICS (TTT)-FEMA
FEMA Basic Academy (TTT)
Alarm Response Training at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee with the University of Maryland
Infrastructure Protection Certificate –TEEX
NIMS ICS All- Hazards Planning Section Chief- FEMA
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Logistics Section Chief-FEMA
Staging Area Manager Course- Wiland Associates
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Trainer-DHS
Field Force Command and Planning- FEMA
Advanced Critical Infrastructure Protection-TEEX
Threat & Risk Assessment-TEEX
Enhanced Threat & Risk Assessment-TEEX
Critical Asset Risk Management-TEEX
Enhanced Critical Infrastructure Protection-TEEX
Critical Infrastructure Key Resources Awareness Course-TEEX
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Awareness-TEEX
Threat & Risk Assessment- TEEX
ICS/EOC Interface-MEMA
Basic PIO/JIC- MEMA
EOC Management and Operation-MEMA
Mitigation for Emergency Managers-MEMA
National Planner’s Course-DHS
Planning Team Leader National Planner’s Course-DHS
TTT National Planners Course-DHS
Surveillance Detection Course for Law Enforcement and Security Professionals-DHS
National Planner’s Course-DHS
Essentials of Community Cyber Security-TEEX
Community Cyber Security Exercise Planning-TEEX
Resilient Accord- Cyber Security Planning Workshop-FEMA
Introduction to the Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations(CAMEO) Suite Performance Level, TTT
The EOC Role in Community Cybersecurity -TEEX
REP Exercise Evaluator-FEMA
REP Core Concepts-FEMA
Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents-TEEX
Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals-TEEX
Sports and Special Events Incident Management-TEEX
Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management-TEEX
Sports and Special Events Enhanced Risk Management and Assessment-TEEX
FEMA Professional Series
FEMA Advanced Professional Series
FEMA ICS Courses
ICS-100
ICS- 200
ICS -700
ICS-800
ICS-120.a
ICS-230.b
ICS-235.b
ICS-240.a
ICS-241.a
ICS-242.a
ICS-244.a
ICS-703.a
G-557- Rapid Needs Assessment-MEMA
G-393-Mitigation for Emergency Managers-MEMA
G-191- ICS/EOC Interface-MEMA
G-270.4 Recovery from Disaster; The Local Government Role-MEMA
G-271 Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness-MEMA
G-108 Community Mass Care and Emergency Assistance
Firefighter I – Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute (MFRI)
Firefighter II – MFRI
Emergency Medical Technician- B
Fire Service Instructor I – MFRI
Fire Inspector I –MFRI
Technical Search Specialist-FEMA
Hazardous Materials – Operations – MFRI
Hazardous Materials – Technicians – MFRI
Vehicle & Machinery Technical Rescuer I & II – MFRI
Confined Space Technical Rescuer I & II – MFRI
Rope Technical Rescuer I & II – MFRI
Swift Water Technician – MFRI
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