Shane Smith

Deputy Chief Of Operations at South King Fire & Rescue

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.

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Timeline

  • Deputy Chief Of Operations

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Division Chief - Special Operations & Emergency Management

    January, 2022

  • Captain

    November, 2018

  • Training Officer

    January, 2016

  • Lieutenant

    January, 2014

  • Temporary Training Officer

    2013

  • Firefighter

    January, 2003