ADAM L.
MASSINGILL
3130 Hill Dr. Adrian, MI 49221 | 517-4429838 | amassingill@[Link]
LIEUTENANT / CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC
FIRE INSPECTOR / FIRE INSTRUCTOR / EMS
INSTRUCTOR-COORDINATOR
Highly motivated Lieutenant/Critical Care Paramedic with
extensive experience in both firefighting and emergency
medical services. Exceptional communication skills, extremely
organized, energetic, and enthusiastic.
Extensive management experience in multiple roles throughout
career. Extremely task oriented and analytical, highly proficient
at meeting deadlines and accomplishing organizational goals.
Strong record of advancing organizations by utilizing proven
strategic management methods.
Dynamic leadership ability that brings enthusiasm and
motivation at the individual and team levels. Experience in
motivation and directing teams of various sizes in
accomplishing goals by providing leadership and guidance to
team members.
Strong desire to share knowledge and experience with others.
Proven record of developing and implementing training
initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness as well as
lead to employee growth.
EDUCATION
MA, Organizational Leadership, Siena Heights University
Pending May 2016
BAS, Public Safety, Siena Heights University - May 2013
Minor - Healthcare Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Madison Township Fire Department 04/2011 - Present
Lieutenant / Fire Inspector / Critical Care Paramedic / EMS
Instructor / Assistant Training Coordinator
Duties
Protect life and property by supervising and performing firefighting, emergency
medical service, hazardous materials, and fire prevention. Under direction of
Captain, supervise squad of firefighters in performance of their duties. In
absence of higher ranking officer, assume role of incident commander and
oversee emergency operations.
As member of education staff, provide instruction for Emergency Medical
Responder and Emergency Medical Technician courses as well as continuing
education courses to all licensure levels. Instruct Basic Life Support and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support for internal and community outreach programs.
As a fire instructor, assist training coordinator in development and presentation
of department and inter-agency training.
Perform duties consistent with Fire Inspector including pre-fire planning, routine
fire inspections, and plan reviews in conjunction with building department.
Respond, provide care, and transport acutely sick and injured patients as
Critical Care Paramedic for only mobile intensive care unit based in Lenawee
County.
Notable Achievements
National Disaster Response Team: Department Disaster Response Officer.
Presented proposal to township board which resulted in developing emergency
response team that responds as part of national disaster response network.
Developed and implemented policies and training to provide Advanced Life Support
during national disasters throughout the United States.
Inspection Program: Led overhaul of fire inspection department. Implemented
plan for routine fire inspections in service area and updating of pre-fire plans for first
time in over ten years. Developed process for plan review of new construction within
service area including permit process and cost recovery.
RIT Initiative: Developed Rapid Intervention Team policy and training curriculum.
Increased operational capabilities and effectiveness through this initiative. Highly
effective team now one of only three fully operational rapid intervention teams in
county.
New Employee Orientation: Responsible for overseeing field training program for
all new employees. This includes compiling statistical data, monitoring employee
progress through FTO program, monthly evaluation and review of progress, and
recommendation
Fire Explorer Program: Founded fire explorer post in which over twenty youths
ages 12-19 meet to learn about careers in fire and emergency services. This outreach
program in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America aims to develop the future of
the fire and EMS services through leadership and educational opportunities.
Grant Procurement: Oversee grant procurement for department including Federal,
State, and Local grant writing. Extensive experience in all aspects of grant writing
process from writing requests to reviewing requests prior to submission.
Firefighter Development (2012-Present): In conjunction with Lenawee County
Fire Chiefs Association, instructed Firefighter I and II students as part of Lenawee
County School.
Emergent Health Partners (HVA) 09/2009 09/2016
Senior Paramedic
Duties
Respond and provide advanced life support care in primary 911 response
system. Provide inter-facility transport of sick and injured. Cleared paramedic
in Monroe, Lenawee, Jackson, and Calhoun Counties.
Notable Achievements
Payroll/Scheduling Specialist (2012-2013): Responsible for payroll, scheduling,
attendance, and disciplinary tracking of 600+ employees. Worked in conjunction
with road supervisors to develop alternate staffing models, process shift bids, and
streamline scheduling processes. Trained employees in payroll and scheduling
system as part of initial employee orientation.
Professional Achievement Award (2013): Recognized for quality of work and
dedication to the corporate mission. Recognizes performance beyond job description
and exceptional team effort.
Professional Achievement Award (2014): Recognized for quality of work and
dedication to the corporate mission. Recognizes performance beyond job description
and exceptional team effort.
Dundee Township Fire Department
Firefighter / FTO
Duties
Performed duties as a Firefighter/ EMT-Specialist. As Field Training Partner,
directed development of probationary members on a one-to-one basis
ensuring they progressed through training program.
Notable Achievements
Department Training Officer (2005-2011): Responsible for development and
implementation of inter-department education. Provided instruction and training in
firefighting techniques. Responsible for training compliance through tracking of
individual and departmental record keeping.
Firefighter Development (2001-2011): In conjunction with Monroe County Fire
Chiefs Association, provided instruction to Firefighter I and II students through Monroe
County Fire School. As certified RIT instructor, provided RIT training to various county
fire departments.
Letter of Recognition Recipient (2001): Recognized for dedication and service to
community by both Village of Dundee and Dundee Township for exemplary
performance in execution of duties.
Letter of Commendation (1997): Recognized by Monroe County Board of
Commissioners for actions taken during Comair airline tragedy.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Association of Firefighters Local 4225
Michigan Professional Firefighters Union
Michigan Fire Inspectors Society
Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association
Society of Michigan EMS Instructor Coordinators
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
EMT-Paramedic, State of Michigan and NREMT
Certified Critical Care Paramedic, Creighton University
Certified Fire Inspector, State of Michigan and National Fire Protection
Association
Certified Plans Examiner, National Fire Protection Association
EMS Instructor-Coordinator, State of Michigan
Fire Instructor I, State of Michigan (Pending)
ACLS and BLS Certified Instructor, American Heart Association
Fire Officer III, State of Michigan
Firefighter I & II, State of Michigan
Incident Safety Officer Certification, National Fire Academy
Health and Safety Officer Certification, National Fire Academy
Hazardous Material Operations, State of Michigan
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Certified, NAEMT
Elevator Emergency Certified, State of Michigan
Vehicle Extrication Certified, State of Michigan
References available upon request
