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Eric Schultz, Fire Chief (Ret.)
Instructor · National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Personal Profile
Eric Schultz is a fire service executive with more than three decades of experience spanning fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials response, emergency management, safety administration, and instruction. His career includes 26 years with Marion County Fire-Rescue in Florida - rising to District Captain with command of six career stations and serving as Fire Operations Section Chief during EOC activations - followed by overseas and federal contract work in Kuwait, The Bahamas, and with Booz Allen Hamilton supporting Army installation protection assessments. Most recently he served as Fire Chief for Kachemak Emergency Services in Homer, Alaska, where he directed all department operations, budget, policy, and personnel.
He holds a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health with an environmental management concentration and a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science (magna cum laude), along with Chief Fire Officer, Chief Training Officer, and Certified Safety Professional designations.
He is a contract instructor for the National Fire Academy, a peer reviewer for Jones & Bartlett Publishing and the Commission on Professional Credentialing, and an FAA-certified remote pilot.
He holds a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health with an environmental management concentration and a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science (magna cum laude), along with Chief Fire Officer, Chief Training Officer, and Certified Safety Professional designations.
He is a contract instructor for the National Fire Academy, a peer reviewer for Jones & Bartlett Publishing and the Commission on Professional Credentialing, and an FAA-certified remote pilot.
Experience
National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Instructor
Eric provides instruction for active shooter incident management courses. He uses his many years of fire expertise during classroom instruction and hands-on training.
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Kachemak Emergency Services
Fire Chief
Promoted from Deputy Chief to Fire Chief. Eric built the department's core policies and programs; SOPs/SOGs, respiratory protection, EMS preceptor, safety, and sUAS, and standardized scene procedures with mutual aid partners. As Chief, he directed all personnel and operations across fire, EMS, training, and prevention; managed the budget, grants, contracts, and long-range planning; oversaw medical control and quality assurance; and represented the department externally.
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Mission Assurance Fire Protection Analyst
Planned, coordinated, and conducted higher-headquarters protection program assessments at Army installations, preparing observations and recommendations for installation leadership and staff. Worked alongside active duty, civil service, and interagency counterparts across security, emergency management, and IT, with primary emphasis on fire protection.
boozallen.com
Sallyport Global Holdings
Fire Inspector
Conducted and documented fire safety inspections of Army facilities. Administered on-site safety programs, performed work area inspections, and conducted safety meetings, orientations, and trainings.
acuityinternational.com
Pacific Architects & Engineers
Firefighter / EMT
Provided structural and aircraft fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue at a U.S. Navy facility.
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Marion County Fire Rescue
Captain / Firefighter / EMT / HazMat Tech
Advanced through the ranks to District Captain, holding administrative and command responsibility for six career and two volunteer fire stations, and serving as shift Special Operations officer. Also functioned as adjunct public information officer and fire investigator, and served as Fire Operations Section Chief in the Marion County EOC during activations.
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“Life can make you bitter or life can make you better - it's your choice.”
Knowledge & Skills
Fire, EMS, and Emergency Response
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30+ years progressive fire and EMS experience from Firefighter/EMT to Fire Chief.
Incident Management
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17+ years as a command officer in fire and EMS agencies, operating in several different capacities on scenes of varying complexity. Well-versed in NIMS and ICS.
Training and Instruction
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Fire Service Instructor since 2001; teaching on local, state, national, and international levels.
Fire and EMS Management
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12 years managing a fire and EMS district with a county fire/EMS agency; 5 years as a senior level manager for a borough emergency services area.
Disaster Exercises (HSEEP)
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11 years experience designing and conducting drills and exercises for various law enforcement agencies, fire departments, school systems, emergency management agencies, health departments, hospitals, and healthcare coalitions.
Specialities
- NIMS/ICS
- Public Speaking
- Fire Instructor
- Leadership Development
- Course Design
- Instructor Development
- Incident Management
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
Accomplishments
NIMS Certifications
IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, 2200, G-191.
Certifications
Pro-Board: Fire Officer I, II, III, and IV; Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Inspector I/II Examiner I, Airport Firefighter, HazMat Technician.
Professional Affiliations
Alaska Fire Chiefs Association. Kenai Peninsula Fire Chiefs Association. Alaska State Firefighters Association. International Association of Fire Chiefs. Kenai Peninsula Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Designations
National Fire Academy: Executive Fire Officer. Board of Certified Safety Professionals: Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Alaska Fire Standards Council: Certifying Officer. Commission on Professional Credentialing: Peer Reviewer. Center for Public Safety Excellence: Chief Fire Officer, Chief Training Officer. Alaska Fire Standards Council: Subject Matter Expert for Fire Officer certification program. Jones and Bartlett Publishing: Peer Reviewer for Fire Service Instructor and Incident Safety Officer textbooks.
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