Michael Hicks
McDonough
Summary
Dedicated Shift Commander with more than 27 years of experience in the public service. Qualifications in training, budgeting, personnel affairs, technical rescue, hazardous materials, public safety, and emergency response. Well-developed leadership style that incorporates analytical, social, structural, and conceptional skills. Reputation for strong work ethic and uncompromising devotion to the personnel and service.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Commander
Henry County Fire Rescue
2024 - Current
- Oversaw battalion operations, staffing, and daily incident readiness.
- Directs administrative functions and daily operations of battalion's firefighting and fire prevention activities.
- Assists in preparing and revising policies and procedures.
- Receives documentation associated with payroll, reviews, and forwards as appropriate.
Assistant Chief of Training
Henry County Fire Rescue
2021 - 2024
- Organizes and develops training programs for Firefighters, Paramedics and EMTS.
- Managed training budget; conducted recruit orientations and ongoing certifications.
- Administered assessment centers and implemented in-service training across all ranks.
- Maintained compliance records for EMS and fire certifications.
Shift Commander
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw battalion operations, staffing, and daily incident readiness.
- Directs administrative functions and daily operations of battalion's firefighting and fire prevention activities.
- Assists in preparing and revising policies and procedures.
- Receives documentation associated with payroll, reviews, and forwards as appropriate.
Battalion Chief
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed daily operations for assigned battalion.
- Directs administrative functions and daily operations of battalion's firefighting and fire prevention activities.
- Supervises an assigned battalion and plans for appropriate staffing levels.
Fire Captain
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Formulates, organizes, and implements battalion wide training and oversees its completion.
- Supervised personnel across multiple fire stations and emergency scenes.
- Managed reporting, implemented training programs, and served as acting Battalion Chief as needed.
Field Training Officer
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Acts as the liaison between the Training Division and Operations Division.
- Oversaw adjunct instructors and coordinated departmental instruction.
Technical Rescue Lieutenant/Paramedic
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Led technical rescue and hazmat operations.
- Responsible for maintenance, repair, warranty issues, and purchasing of parts and equipment for the hazmat monitors and Engine company’s CO monitors.
Lieutenant
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed station operations, emergency response, staffing, and personnel.
- Acted as Incident Commander during fires and major EMS calls.
SCBA Program Coordinator
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2013 - Current
- Administered SCBA inspections, fit testing, and annual flow testing per NFPA standards.
- Coordinated maintenance, part procurement, and warranty repairs.
Fire Fighter EMT
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Responded to fire suppression and EMS calls.
- Conducted equipment checks, vehicle operations, and assisted in patient care and transport.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Fire Administration
Waldorf University
01.2016
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Henry County Fire Department Paramedic Program
01.2014
Associate Degree - Fire Management
Georgia Perimeter College
01.2012
EMT Certification - Core Studies
Clayton State University
01.1996
High School Diploma - undefined
Morrow High School
01.1992
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Incident command
- Staff management
- Equipment maintenance
- Staff training and development
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Georgia Fire Chief Certification
- NPQ Firefighter II, Pumper FAO, Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer IV
- Weapons of Mass Destruction, RAD, Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technician
- NPQ Rope Rescue Tech, Confined Space Tech, Trench Rescue, Vehicle/Machinery I
- NPQ Hazardous Materials Technician, Structural Collapse I
- Structural Fire Control Instructor
- Incident Safety Officer (GFA), Leadership I, II, III (GFA), METCO I, II, III
- NPQ Evaluator and Proctor
- Certified Paramedic (State & National Registry)
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 600, 700, and 800
- Scott SCBA Technician
- PADI Advanced Diver Certified, NUAI Open Water Certified
- GA Instructor/Coordinator - Paramedic (I/C-P-0375)
- EVOC Instructor
Licenses
- Class F Driver's License - Georgia
- GA Paramedic License - P012994
- GA Instructor/Coordinator (Paramedic) I/C-P-0375
Timeline
Shift Commander
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2020 - 01.2021
Battalion Chief
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2019 - 01.2020
Field Training Officer
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2018 - 01.2021
Fire Captain
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2016 - 01.2019
SCBA Program Coordinator
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2013 - Current
Technical Rescue Lieutenant/Paramedic
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2011 - 01.2016
Lieutenant
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.2010 - 01.2011
Fire Fighter EMT
Henry County Fire Rescue
01.1998 - 01.2010
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Henry County Fire Department Paramedic Program
Associate Degree - Fire Management
Georgia Perimeter College
EMT Certification - Core Studies
Clayton State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Morrow High School
Shift Commander
Henry County Fire Rescue
2024 - Current
Assistant Chief of Training
Henry County Fire Rescue
2021 - 2024
Bachelor of Applied Science - Fire Administration
Waldorf University
WORK HISTORY
- Hicks Lawn Care, Owner and Operator, McDonough, GA 2000-2015
- EMT, National EMS, Rockdale, GA 1996-1998
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