Shane Smith has a wealth of experience in the fire and emergency management field. Starting as a firefighter and working their way up to various leadership positions, including Deputy Chief of Operations at South King Fire & Rescue. Additionally, Shane has been involved in FEMA Urban Search and Rescue programs, serving as a Task Force Leader and Task Force Safety Officer. Shane also founded and led Rescue City, a nonprofit organization focused on technical rescue training for emergency responders. Shane holds a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management and an Associate's degree in Fire Science from Waldorf University.
April 1, 2024 - present
January, 2022
November, 2018
January, 2016
January, 2014
2013
January, 2003
Deputy Chief of Operations at City of Lawrence
Deputy Chief of Operations at Lubbock Fire Rescue
Deputy Chief of Operations at Orange County Fire Authority
Deputy Chief of Operations at City of Redlands
Deputy Chief Of Operations at Arvada Fire