Michael Chad Cobb
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OBJECTIVE
Seek employment within a performance-based organization to contribute experience, education, and progress as a vital team member.
EDUCATION
Kaplan University 2011
Master of Science in Management – Change Leadership
Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta and Golden Key International Honour Society
Columbia Southern University 2009
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
Keiser College 2006
Associates Degree in Fire Science
Graduate of Monroe Academy 1995
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council 2008 - Present
Public Safety Manager II (2008 – Present)
Division manager
Establish division Policies and Procedures
Manage state certifications
Maintain and oversee national accreditation
Participate in fiscal year budget planning
Facilitator for test instrument development and design in accordance to NFPA standards
Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council 2007 - 2008
Public Safety Manager I (2007-2008)
Managed and directed 81 fire departments in the state
Conducted inspections at fire departments to ensure minimum requirements were being met
Guided and counseled fire departments to ensure records and training were incompliance to state law
Southern Emergency Rescue & Training Coordinator 2003 - 2007
Team Leader
Leader for industrial onsite standby teams
Worked as Safety Inspector for a Sara Lee plant to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1926
Assisted with employee scheduling and training
Employed with Georgia Central Railway 1996 - 2003
Locomotive Engineer
Ensured safe operation and movement of the train
Trained new employees, team leader for a 3-man crew responsible for safety, classification of three separate trains departing daily, and the safe switching of various industry rail cars
Served as Emergency Responder in the case of derailment or accident
Other Experiences
Macon-Bibb County Firefighter/Rescue Technician (2000-2005)
Griffin Fire Rescue Firefighter (2005-2007)
Member of the Central Georgia Search & Rescue Team (GSAR)
Served at the 2004 G-8 Summit
Served as squad leader with Hurricane Katrina Campaign 2005 (2 tours)
Certifications/Training
OSHA 30 hour Training course (29 CFR 1926: Construction and Industry Regulations Training)
Scaffolding Competent Person
Excavation Competent Person
Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents
Radiation Instructor Train the Trainer
IS-00100 Introduction to the ICS
IS-700 National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Introduction
First Responders Training- Response to Terrorism & All Hazards
Leadership Communications and Teamwork – University of Georgia Pro Board Certified Hazardous Materials Technician
Incident Command Systems
Structural Collapse Operations
Pro Board Certified Firefighter I & II
Pro Board Certified Fire Instructor I & II
Pro Board Certified Fire Officer I & II
Pro Board Certified Airport Firefighter
Pro Board Certified Rope Rescue
Technician
Pro Board Certified Confined Space Rescue Technician
Pro Board Certified Trench Rescue Technician