TERRY KEITH SOUTHERN
330 Shaler Drive (256) 483-7654
Killen, AL 35645 tksouth4[at]yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Highly accomplished Firefighter / Fire Engineer / Inspector/ Incident Safety Officer with over 15 years of progressive and successful experience.
• Specialized background in aircraft and rescue firefighting (ARFF Certified).
• Proven leader and crew trainer with an excellent ability to assign, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the activities of the firefighting team.
• Analytically-oriented with strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and tactical-planning skills.
• Articulate and clear communicator with a strong focus on public relations and the demonstrated ability to interact productively on all internal and external levels.
• Thorough understanding of universal fire codes as well as procedures and practices related to fire suppression and emergency/non-emergency operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005-Present WACKENHUT SERVICES, LLC (WSLLC); Baghdad, Iraq
The primary emergency response capability for 20 U.S. Department of Defense sites, WSLLC represents the largest single fire and emergency services effort in a combat zone.
Fire Captain/Inspector/EMT/Safety Officer
. Organize and manage all aspects of fire prevention, fire suppression, fire training and fire inspection, ensuring fire safety of aircraft and heliports on military installations in Baghdad.
. Direct and supervise the activities of up to 30 firefighters.
. Inspect buildings, installations and equipment for fire hazard and code compliance.
. Selected by WSLLC headquarters to establish the fire prevention program and conduct all fire inspections on the Iskandaria Army base.
. Prepare incident reports, paperwork and time sheets.
. Promotion to Captain, July 2009.
2000-2009 KILLEN FIRE AND RESCUE; Killen, Alabama
Fire Engineer/EMT/Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
. Served as team leader, Alabama Light Rescue 2, organizing and supervising fire prevention and fire suppression operations.
. Promoted to Lieutenant, 4/04, and assigned as Training Officer for the department, 6/06.
. Active member of the Lauderdale County HAZ-MAT Team.
. Provided basic life support services in response to illness and injury calls.
2002-2005 BOEING; Decatur, Alabama
Fire Officer/EMT
. Conducted fire inspections (inside and out) of aircraft manufacturing and testing facilities.
. Checked for code violations and enforced safety practices.
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1995-2000 LEXINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE; Lexington, Alabama
Commander, Rescue Unit
. Elected by popular vote as Commander.
. Provided leadership and coordination for all fire safety and emergency response operations.
. Oversaw a crew of 10 firefighters.
. Served as a Firefighter, EMT and ambulance driver.
EDUCATION
. Aviation Management, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 4 years
. General Studies, Community College of Lake County, Illinois, 1 year
. EMS Program, Northwest Shoals Community College; Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 1 year
. Theology Major, Heritage Christian College; Florence, Alabama, 1 year
. Fire Science, Alabama Fire College; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 2 years
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
FEMA, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS-00200)
FEMA, Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS-00100)
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), Introduction (IS-00700)
FEMA, National Response Plan (NRP), Introduction (IS-00800.A)
NERRTC, WMD, Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders (Department of Homeland Security) - Internet course
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1971-1992 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Master Sergeant E8 (Retired), Honorable Discharge
Helicopter Maintenance Chief/Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic/Helicopter Mechanic
. Maintained all presidential helicopters and aircraft, including Marine One, and ensured air transportation safety for President Ronald Reagan.
. Quality Assurance Inspector/Supervisor, over saw transition of squadron from the Bell AH-IT/Tow helicopter to the AH-1W.
. Introduced computer technology to the squadron QA/QC Division, improving monitoring and data analysis while identifying trends in aircraft component failures.
AWARDS AND MEDALS
Navy Commendation Medal Overseas Deployment Ribbon (7 awards)
Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal Naval Aviation Enlisted Flight Crew Wings
Presidential Service Badge #7766 Certificate of Appreciation from President George Bush
National Defense Medal (7 awards) Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (7 awards)
Certification of Appreciation 1-501 Certification of Appreciation from Wackenhut LLC
Alabama Senate Resolution 08-290 Recognition of Achievement
Who’s Who In America 64th Edition
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA)
Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)
National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
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