3-Attachment 18 - Resume_Bailey.pdf
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This document is a professional biography and resume for Jay Bailey, a Project Manager at USA Upstar, a Global Disaster Response organization. The document details Bailey's professional experience across multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, Sarasota County Fire Department, and his current role at USA Upstar. The biography covers his career from December 1998 to May 2024, highlighting his extensive background in wildfire management, emergency response, and incident command.
The document outlines Bailey's comprehensive professional expertise, including directing wildfire management teams, responding to nearly 1,000 wildfires in various roles, serving as a Logistics Chief during major events like Hurricanes Irma and Ian, and participating in over 600 prescribed burns. His professional skills include project planning, coordination, customer relations, risk management, strategic planning, and emergency response. Bailey holds certifications in ICS 100-400 and NIMS 700-800, and has experience in Type 6 handcrew operations, command positions, and as a Type 1 Firefighter with a current Red Card (ICT5).
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PROJECT IMPACT
BIOGRAPHY
Jay Bailey is currently the Project Manager at USA Upstar, a role he has held since May 2024. With over two decades of experience in wildfire management and emergency response, Jay brings a wealth of knowledge to his position. Before joining USA Upstar, Jay served as a Mitigation Officer for the Sarasota County Fire Department from May 2006 to May 2024, where he led wildfire management operations and responded to nearly 1,000 wildfires across various roles including Type 6 handcrew and command positions. He also acted as the Logistics Chief during major events such as Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Ian, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jay began his career as a Wildland Firefighter with the Florida Forest Service from December 1998 to May 2006, where he gained valuable experience in fire suppression and management. His extensive training includes ICS 100-400, NIMS 700-800, and several specialized ICS courses. Jay has also served as a Burn Boss for over 600 prescribed burns and has led numerous public education events. His deep expertise in fire management and emergency response continues to contribute to the success of USA Upstar’s fire programs.
JAY BAILEY
jay.bailey@usaupstar.com
COMPANIES & POSITIONS HELD
► Project Planning & Development
► Coordination & Planning
► Customer Relations
► Risk Management
► Resource Management
► Customer Relationship Management
► Strategic Planning
► After-Action Review and Continuous Improvement
► Communications Across all Avenues
Directed the wildfire management team for over 17 years in Sarasota County. (Operations and Planning) Responded to nearly 1,000 wildfires locally, regionally and nationally. (Type 6, handcrew, command and various other roles)
Type 1 Firefighter and current Red Card. (ICT5) 8 years as first response wildland firefighter with the Florida Forest Service. (Type 6 as well as heavy equipment)
Served as Logistics Chief for Sarasota County during Hurricane Irma, Ian and COVID response Worked as State Logistic Chief during Hurricane Michael.
Responded to over ten Hurricane activations across Florida since 2004 in various ICS roles.
Incident Commander for several large-scale public education events as well as dozens media interviews each year.
Burn boss for over 600 prescribed burns and crew member on over 700.
PROJECT EXPEREINCE
USA Up Star Project Manager Sarasota County Director, Wildfire Management Florida Forest Service Wildland Firefighter
PROJECT MANAGER
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