Todd Smith Jacksonville

Dr. Todd Alan Smith is a published executive with decades of experience in public administration, government relations, and community safety. His career has focused on helping public agencies prepare for emergencies and improve safety at the local, state, and national levels. He has worked with elected officials and private sector leaders to develop emergency management strategies, support legislative efforts, and promote the well-being of residents and families.

Dr. Smith's professional background includes positions as Emergency Manager, Fire and Rescue Director, Division Chief, Special Security Coordinator, and Metropolitan Statistical Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Administrator. He has developed major emergency preparedness programs and improved emergency operations by addressing diversity and inclusion.

Todd Smith of Jacksonville holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration with High Academic Distinction, a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), a Graduate Executive Certificate in Public Administration, and a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science. His educational background supports his experience in public safety leadership and organizational administration.

Todd A Smith of Jacksonville is the only public safety executive nationwide who simultaneously and currently holds the professional designations of Chief Fire Officer (CFO) from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) from the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), and Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) from FEMA’s National Emergency Training Center (NETC). He also holds State of Florida Fire Officer I through IV and National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) Fire Officer I through IV credentials. He is credentialed in every Incident Command (IC) and General Staff (C&G) position by the State of Florida All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and certified to instruct all FEMA Incident Command (IC) and General Staff (C&G) position courses.

The State of Florida has also officially recognized and qualified Dr. Smith for seven Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Leadership and Section positions through the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Historical Recognition process, part of the Florida Qualification System (FQS). These include EOC Manager, EOC Finance Section Coordinator, EOC Logistics Section Coordinator, EOC Operations Section Coordinator, EOC Planning Section Coordinator, EOC Branch Director, and EOC Public Information Officer. These qualifications reflect his years of experience, education, training, and leadership in emergency management.

Dr. Todd Alan Smith began his public service career in 1992 and advanced through the fire and rescue ranks. He served as Special Operations Training Manager for the JFRD Urban Search and Rescue Team, Wildland Urban Interface Team, HAZMAT, Airport Firefighting, and Shipboard Firefighting. His service has received numerous awards and special unit citations, including the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company’s Valor and Exceptional Service Award and the Columbia Southern University Robert G. Mayes Excellence Award.