Doug Schmitt

Hi, I'm Doug Schmitt. I am the Emergency Management Director for Jefferson County, Kansas.

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Doug Schmitt is a certified Firefighter, EMT and Emergency Manager who is dedicated to serving the citizens of Jefferson County, Kansas. In addition, Doug also serves as the Northeast Trustee for the Kansas State Fire Fighters Association and is the Governmental Affairs Chairman for the Kansas Emergency Management Association. Doug was appointed by Governor Brownback to serve a four year term on the Kansas Commission on Emergency Planning and Response in 2012. Doug is also very active in the Northeast Kansas Homeland Security Council and the Northeast Kansas Incident Management Team. In addition, Doug has served as a Trustee on his local rural water board since 2008. Doug enjoys tinkering with projects and learning something new. Over the years, Doug has acquired multiple skills and a very diverse knowledge base from activities and employments outside of the Public Safety realm such as chemical plant foreman, ASE certified automotive repair technician, amateur radio operator, commercial truck driver and by developing his own website and computer network.

Plant Foreman at Barton Solvents

2002 - 2007

Firefighter/EMT at Sarcoxie TWP Fire Department

1999 - 2007

I held the position of Fire Chief from 2006-2007.

Director of Emergency Management at Jefferson County, Kansas

February 2007

Responsible for the coordination of all actions within Jefferson County, Kansas which involves preparing for, responding to, recovering from and mitigating the impact of crisis, major emergencies and disasters within the County. Develop and maintain relationships with all assisting agencies, both within and outside of the County, to facilitate rapid response and recovery for the impacted citizens of Jefferson County. Develop and maintain all County emergency management plans, hazard analyses, and capabilities assessments. Provide situational awareness to citizens, elected officials, media members and other government officials based upon current and potential impacts, current and predicted actions and capabilities.

Firefighter/EMT at McLouth Fire Department

2007

Lawrence High School

1985 – 1987

Kansas City Kansas Community College