Isaiah Fletcher
Leland,NC
Summary
Strategic Fire and Emergency Services professional with more than eleven years of Department of Defense experience supporting the United States Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, and Department of the Army. Proven leader in fire prevention, training administration, emergency management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, program development, and personnel leadership. Recognized for developing sustainable programs that improve operational readiness, strengthen regulatory compliance, and enhance workforce competency through proactive fire prevention initiatives and comprehensive training management. Experienced in collaborating with command leadership, emergency services personnel, and installation stakeholders to support mission readiness while maintaining compliance with Department of Defense guidance and National Fire Protection Association standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter / Paramedic (GS-0081-09)
Department of the Army – Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point
EMS PROGRAM MANAGER
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as a program leader supporting installation Fire and Emergency Services operations through management of EMS, training, compliance, and operational readiness initiatives.
- Lead EMS program administration supporting five paramedics responsible for installation emergency response.
- Develop and implement quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives to improve documentation accuracy, protocol compliance, and provider performance.
- Develop and revise policies, standard operating procedures, and operational guidance supporting organizational readiness.
- Coordinate logistics, medication accountability, procurement, inventory management, and government resource utilization.
- Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction while maintaining certification and competency requirements.
- Assisted FirstDue RMS implementation, data collection, reporting, and operational analysis to improve department performance.
- Collaborate with command staff and partner agencies to enhance emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance.
- Provided Fire Officer coverage in the absence of a Captain
- Allocated Government funding within the EMS program to improve operational readiness
- Coordinated efforts with outside agencies to improve response efforts and procure new equipment
- Maintained records and allocated funding in excess of $100,000
Firefighter / Paramedic (GS-0081)
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, NC
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Served within one of the Department of Defense’s largest Fire and Emergency Services organizations , with more than 6,000 annual emergency responses.
- Assisted EMS leadership in the development of departmental SOPs and operational procedures.
- Served as Field Training Officer responsible for mentoring and evaluating newly assigned personnel.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Instructed BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses while maintaining department training readiness.
- Established incident command and coordinated emergency operations during complex incidents.
- Maintained controlled substance accountability and EMS regulatory compliance with zero discrepancies.
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections, pre-incident planning, and risk assessments supporting installation fire prevention objectives.
Firefighter / Paramedic (GS-0081)
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed installation AED program supporting military personnel and civilian employees.
- Coordinated National Registry recertification efforts and EMS continuing education programs.
- Supervised EMS and Fire drills, competency evaluations, and operational training.
- Utilized ESAMS, ImageTrend, NFIRS, and ZOLL documentation systems to ensure regulatory compliance and performance tracking.
- Served in leadership roles to include IC, Team Lead, and ISO during fire, aircraft rescue, and medical emergencies.
- Provided Fire Officer Coverage due to staffing demands
- Supported the department's Prevention team by performing monthly, quarterly, and annual fire and life safety inspections on various occupancy types
Firefighter / EMT / Paramedic
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Yuma, AZ
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Completed paramedic education while maintaining full operational firefighter responsibilities.
- Conducted building inspections, pre-fire planning, and hazard assessments.
- Instructed fire and EMS training while serving as team leader during emergency operations.
- Supported hazardous materials response, technical rescue operations, and departmental equipment management.
Crew Chief / Training Chief
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed firefighter training programs and certification tracking for 26 Marines.
- Developed, administered, and evaluated emergency response training programs.
- Supervised operational personnel while serving as Crew Chief, Incident Commander, Truck Supervisor, and Senior Rescue Technician.
- Conducted operational risk management analysis and implemented readiness improvement initiatives.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and mission objectives.
- Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and professional growth.
- Scheduled training in accordance with the Training and Readiness manual
- Utilized the AFCEC Certification system as a designated training official in charge of local Certification Development Courses
Education
National Registry Paramedic
Arizona Academy of Emergency Services
Mesa, AZLouis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy
San Angelo, TXundefined
American Public University System
Skills
- Fire Prevention & Life Safety Programs
- Fire & Life Safety Inspections
- NFPA Code Interpretation & Regulatory Compliance
- NFPA 1030 Fire Inspector (Consolidated Professional Qualification Standard replacing legacy Fire Inspector I, II & III competencies)
- Fire Officer III Leadership
- Training Program Administration
- Curriculum Development & Instruction
- Emergency Management & Incident Command
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis
- Policy & SOP Development
- Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement
- Government Resource & Logistics Management
- Budget & Inventory Accountability
- Interagency Coordination
- Emergency scene management
Certification
- NFPA 1030 Fire Inspector (Current NFPA professional qualification standard consolidating Fire Inspector I, II, and III competencies including fire prevention, inspections, code interpretation, plan review, public education, and life safety enforcement.)
- ICS 100 | 200 | 700 | 800
- Airport Firefighter
- Firefighter I/II
- Driver/Operator (Aerial, MWS, ARFF, Pumper)
- Fire and Life Safety Educator I
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I)
- Fire Officer III (includes Fire Officer I and II)
- Hazardous Materials Operations and Awareness
- Hazardous Materials PPE and Product Control
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- Marine Firefighter (Shipboard Firefighter)
- TR Awareness/Operations/Technician
- North Carolina Paramedic (meets and exceeds the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of an EMT-B through advanced education and clinical training)
- NREMT Paramedic (Exceeds EMT-Basic scope of practice and competencies)
- ACLS/PALS
- TECC Provider and Instructor
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- BLS Provider CPR
- Emergency Vehicle Driver
- Traffic Incident Management
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A collaborative and mission-focused leader with extensive experience developing fire prevention programs, training personnel, implementing quality improvement initiatives, interpreting fire codes, managing operational resources, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense and NFPA standards. Committed to building high-performing organizations through proactive leadership, accountability, and continuous professional development while advancing installation safety and mission readiness.
Timeline
Firefighter / Paramedic (GS-0081-09)
Department of the Army – Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point
01.2025 - Current
Firefighter / Paramedic (GS-0081)
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
06.2022 - 06.2025
Firefighter / Paramedic (GS-0081)
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans
03.2021 - 06.2022
Firefighter / EMT / Paramedic
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
08.2018 - 03.2021
Crew Chief / Training Chief
United States Marine Corps
09.2014 - 06.2018
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American Public University System
National Registry Paramedic
Arizona Academy of Emergency Services
Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy