Firefighter of the Year
Engineer
Mike McCutcheon
Engineer Mike McCutcheon
has been selected as Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department’s 2013 Firefighter of
the Year.
Engineer McCutcheon has
been instrumental in fire department operations over the past year. As the EMS
coordinator, he has dedicated himself to ensure smooth operations for what is
over 50% of BFR’s call volume (EMS calls). He personally conducts quality
assurance for every medical call this department responds to and oversees that
each member maintains the required training and certification to allow for the
department staff to be qualified in EMS operations. Mike has also been
instrumental in conducting community CPR and CPR qualifications for other
departments within the city. He presented a trauma class to the Brentwood Police department and served as an
instructor for the Williamson County 64 hour Firefighter Class held at the
Safety Center East. Mike worked with Williamson County EMS and Ravenwood High
School to establish a First Responder class for the high school students. Engineer
McCutcheon received numerous compliments from other employees outside the fire
department for his professionalism and knowledge while teaching these classes.
Not only is Mike an
exceptional instructor, manager and leader: he also has excelled as a student
in the fire service. He has worked to further his career by countless hours of
study. He obtained ALCS instructor, Fire Service Instructor I, and completed
the IPMBA Bike Course. He has become a role model for younger firefighters and
assisted several with transitioning from EMT to Paramedic.
Mike is a very dedicated,
motivated and dependable employee. He maintains a positive attitude,
professional bearing, and strong work ethic.
His accomplishments demonstrate a high level of achievement and he
epitomizes the desired behavior of a Brentwood Firefighter.