Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Honors And Awards
Military Service
Timeline
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Kevin MacLellan

Kevin MacLellan

Captain
Springfield

Summary

Senior Captain and USAF firefighter veteran with over 16 years of professional experience in emergency operations, incident command, and personnel management. Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, implement training programs, and manage multi-company tactical operations. Recognized for valor, leadership, and commitment to advancing fire service standards and firefighter wellness.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4050
4050
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications

Work History

Captain

Springfield Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of Truck 3 and currently Truck 2, managing personnel, apparatus, and emergency response at multi company stations
  • Commands fire scenes, MVAs/extrications, and hazardous materials incidents
  • Implements training programs, evaluates team performance, and upholds department policies
  • Fulfilled Acting District Chief position in the absence of District Chief 1 or 2

Lieutenant

Springfield Fire Department
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led Engine 1 during emergency operations
  • Supervised shift-based training, inspections, and readiness initiatives
  • Provided mentorship and coaching to junior firefighters

Firefighter

United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Provided structural, aircraft rescue, and crash fire response at domestic and overseas bases
  • Supported flight line emergency operations, fire prevention, and base-wide incident readiness
  • Awarded Global War on Terrorism Campaign Medal
  • Honorably discharged with multiple commendations

Education

M.S. - Emergency Management Services

Columbia Southern University

B.S. - Fire Science and Administration

Salem State University
Salem, MA

A.S. - Fire Science

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA

Skills

Incident Command System

Crew Resource Management

Leadership and Command

District Chief Station Inspections

District Chief Monthly Reports

First Due

Kronos

Certification

NIMS/ICS: 100.b, 200.b, 300, 400, 700.a, 701.a and 800.b

Honors And Awards

  • Medal of Valor - For acts of bravery during emergency operations
  • Global War on Terrorism Campaign Medal - United States Air Force

Military Service

United States Air Force, Firefighter, 01/01/10, 12/31/16, Provided structural, aircraft rescue, and crash fire response at domestic and overseas bases, Supported flight line emergency operations, fire prevention, and base-wide incident readiness, Awarded Global War on Terrorism Campaign Medal, Honorably discharged with multiple commendations

Timeline

Captain

Springfield Fire Department
01.2021 - Current

Lieutenant

Springfield Fire Department
01.2019 - 01.2021

Firefighter

United States Air Force
01.2010 - 01.2016

A.S. - Fire Science

Springfield Technical Community College

M.S. - Emergency Management Services

Columbia Southern University

B.S. - Fire Science and Administration

Salem State University
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