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Home My WebLink AboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2022-028 Fire Chief AppointmentTemp. Reso. # 13751 February 14, 2022 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2022- tM ? A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MICHAEL ANNESE AS FIRE CHIEF, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 24, 2022 OR AT SUCH DATE AS IS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Charter, Section 5.04(a) provides that the City Manager "shall appoint and supervise the heads of all departments and Assistant City Manager ...subject to the approval of the majority of the Commission..."; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that Michael Annese be appointed as Fire Chief, effective February 24, 2022 or at such date as is mutually agreed upon, and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to approve the City Manager's appointment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific part of this Resolution. Temp. Reso. # 13751 February 14, 2022 Page 2 SECTION 2: That on recommendation of the City Manager, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, Michael Annese is appointed as Fire Chief, effective February 24, 2022 or at such date as is mutually agreed upon. SECTION 3: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: That if any clause, section, or other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. "The remainder of this page has been left blank intentionally" Temp. Reso. # 13751 February 14, 2022 Page 3 SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED thi4bf4day of (b590AP-J 2022. MIC ELLE J. GOM , MAYOR ATTEST: 4E.NI<IIFER PHQ§W,, CMC C TY CLERK RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR GOMEZ 'Ve5 DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON `ice DIST 2: V/M GELIN� DIST 3: COMM. VILLALOBOS DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have aporove� this RESOLUTION as to form. JOH R. HERIN, J CITY ATTORNEY Michael Annese 22281 Boulder St Boca Raton, Fl 33428 r- 954-650-7399 ,- mkannese@mac.com Profile Skilled, driven, loyal, professional with a master's degree in Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership, an Executive Fire Officer (EFO) with experience in fire service leadership and operations. An action -oriented individual that is adept at shift operations, policy/training development, and department processes; is committed to Tamarac Fire Rescue and the City of Tamarac reaching their organizational goals for the future with an emphasis on teamwork and personnel development. Experience Tamarac Fire Rescue Interim Fire Chief - September 2021— Present Manages, supervises, plans and directs the activities of the Fire Rescue Department in accordance with all City, County and State safety codes and emergency policies in order to ensure adequate firefighting services, fire prevention, and emergency medical services for residents of the City. Reviews work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy. Works under stressful, high risk conditions. Reports to the City Manager. Deputy Chief - October 2020 — September 2021 Under the direction of, and reporting to, the Fire Chief; this upper level management position serves as the assistant Dept. Director and assists in managing, planning and directing the activities of the Fire Rescue Department in accordance with all City, County and State safety codes and emergency policies in order to ensure the public safety and welfare of the citizens of Tamarac. Reviews the work of subordinate officers, including Division Chief(s) and Battalion Chief(s). Assumes responsibilities of the Fire Chief in his/her absence. Reports to the Fire Chief Assistant Chief of Operations - November 2018 -October 2020 Battalion Chief — March 2011 to November 2018 Interim Battalion Chief / Training Division Chief February 2009 to March 2011 Acting Battalion Chief / Training and Safety Captain Sept. 2007- February 2009 Fire Lieutenant 2003-2007 Rescue Supervisor 2000-2003 Firefighter Paramedic 1998-2003 Broward Community College Paramedic Instructor 1997-2000 Education Emergency Services Leadership Institute (ESLI) 6 Executive Level Classes 2020 Master's Degree in Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership — GCU 2018 Executive Fire Officer (EFO), National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD 2013 Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Admin, Grand Canyon University — GCU 2009 Associate of Science in Fire Science, Keiser University 2005 Associate of Science in EMS, Keiser University 2005 Paramedic Certification, Broward College 1997 EMT Certification, Broward College 1995 Firefighter Certification, Florida State Fire College, Ocala, FL 1995 Awards and Recognitions Excellence in Leadership City of Tamarac 2009 North Star Award City of Tamarac 2009 Professional Development and Achievement Award 2008 Affiliations Florida Fire Chiefs Association 2008 National Training and Safety Officers Association 2007 Broward County Training Officers Group 2007 Certificates ■ Executive Fire Officer (EFO) 2013 - The National Fire Academy (NFA) • NFA R314 Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards ■ NFA R308 Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Natural and Man -Made Disasters ■ NFA Incident Safety Officer ■ Supervision in Government Series ■ OSHA 30 Hour Safety Class ■ Fire Instructor 3