THOMAS G MACKIE

Specialist

RELATED EDUCATION:

Associate Degree in Fire Science

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal certifications:

  • Fire Officer I
  • Fire Officer II
  • Hazardous Material Incident Command
  • Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Rescue Specialist:

  • Vertical Rope Operations
  • Vertical Rope Technician
  • Confined Space and Trench Awareness
  • Advanced Confined Space Technical Rescue
  • Trench Operations
  • Trench Technician
  • Roadway Extrication Operations
  • Roadway Extrication Technician
  • Vehicle & Machinery Extrication Operations
  • Vehicle & Machinery Extrication Technician
  • Structural Collapse Operations
  • Structural Collapse Technician

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

Provides loss control consulting and training on confined space entry and rescue, trenching/excavation, respirator use, fire protection activities, and other life safety/technical rescue areas. Well versed in writing standard operating procedures and policies regarding these areas of expertise, along with emergency response activities and protective clothing/equipment requirements.

Currently serving as a Battalion Chief for a municipal, full-service, fire department located in the Chicagoland area. Coordinator of a department shift of 34 members that involves coordination of all shift activities on a yearly basis. Also serves the department as a member of the Specialized Rescue Team. Competed in the World Fire & Police Games and achieved the ranking as national arm wrestling champion.

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