Inspired by the place where structure meets dynamic.

 

WHO WE ARE

Dynamix Consulting Group was founded on the vision of helping public safety agencies use their data to deliver the best possible service to their communities. We pride ourselves in developing reports that describe complicated concepts in simple terms. Our reports are specifically designed to explain emergency services concepts to the general public.

 

OUR TEAM

Dynamix Consulting Group Principal

  • Stuart McCutcheon is a Principal with Dynamix Consulting Group. He began his fire service career in 2005 and has almost 20 years of experience. He served in six different fire departments in Florida and held the ranks of Fire Fighter, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal, Emergency Manager and Fire Chief. Stuart served as the Fire Chief in the cities of Davenport, Auburndale, and Haines City.

    Stuart brings a unique combination of education, experience, and technical expertise to Dynamix Consulting Group. Having worked in both combination and career fire departments, he possesses a demonstrated record of professionalism and a commitment to excellence. In addition to fire administration and management accomplishments, Stuart has substantially contributed to the Institution of Fire Engineers and Florida State Fire College through the development of GIS analytic tools and maps to support the missions of both organizations. Stuart is a contributing writer the recently released 2nd Edition of the IFSTA’s Public Information Officer .

    Educational Background:

    ▪ Master of Public Administration: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

    ▪ Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security: University of Central Florida Orlando, FL

    ▪ Executive Fire Officer Program: National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD

    ▪ Bachelor of Science Psychology: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

    ▪ Associate of Arts: Polk Community College, Winter Haven, FL

    ▪ Associate of Science in Fire Science: Polk State College, Winter Haven, FL

    ▪ Chief Fire Officer and Fire Marshal Designations: Commission on Professional Credentialing, Chantilly, VA

    ▪ Fire Officer IV: National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, Quincey, MA

    Professional Experience:

    ▪ Director of Business Intelligence: Emergency Services Consulting International, Chantilly, VA

    ▪ Project Manager: Emergency Services Consulting International, Wilsonville, OR

    ▪ Consultant: Emergency Services Consulting International, Wilsonville, OR

    ▪ Fire Chief / Fire Marshal / Emergency Manager: City of Haines City Fire Department, FL

    ▪ Fire Chief / Fire Marshal: City of Auburndale, FL

    ▪ Fire Chief / Fire Marshal: City of Davenport, FL

    Relevant Experience:

    ▪ Past Chair, Executive Fire Officers’ Section, Florida Fire Chiefs Association

    ▪ Membership Committee, Institution of Fire Engineers, USA Branch

    ▪ Past Vice President, Polk County Fire Chiefs’ Association

    ▪ Immediate Past Chair, Polk County GIS Users’ Group

    ▪ Former Emergency Manager for Haines City, Florida

    ▪ Commission on Professional Credentialing Peer Reviewer

    ▪ Instructor: Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, Florida State Fire College

    Associated Professional Accomplishments:

    ▪ Former Lead GIS and data analyst for Emergency Services Consulting International

    ▪ Co-Creator of the ISO Benchmark Study.

    ▪ Developed material for use in Community Risk Reduction courses for National Fire Academy.

    ▪ Published author, several articles published in Florida Fire Chiefs Association magazine. Development of emergency management response plans, full-scale and tabletop exercises.

Consultants

  • Jeremy Holmes has more than 23 years of experience in the fire service, serving in all ranks, with the most recent appointment of Fire Chief in 2018. Jeremy is a lifelong resident of Covington, Georgia and serves his community in multiple ways. He serves on the Executive Board of Georgia Mutual Aid Group (GMAG), a peer assessor, and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children. He has helped develop strategic plans, budgetary recommendations, staffing studies, and policy and procedure manuals, and standard of covers. Holmes was the keynote speaker for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors, and has lectured at Virginia Fire Chief’s Conference, Georgia Fire Chief’s Executive Conference, Firehouse Conference, Center for Public Safety Excellence Conference, Georgia Government Finance Officers, and many others.

    Jeremy has an integral role in the design and implementation of strategic plans, including budgetary plans and staffing. Jeremy is also very knowledgeable in policies and procedures, specializing in Employment Law.

    Educational Background and Certifications:

    ▪ Harvard Senior Executive Fellow, Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government

    ▪ Juris Doctorate, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, Atlanta, GA

    ▪ Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Leadership, Mercer University, Macon, GA

    ▪ Associates of Science in Fire Management, Georgia State University

    ▪ Chief Fire Officer Designation, Commission on Chief Officer Designation

    ▪ Fire: Fire Fighter I, Firefighter 2, Fire Officer 1, Fire Officer 2, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor 2, Fire Department Safety Officer, and many others

    ▪ Medical: Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediate; CPR& First Aid Instructor

    ▪ Hazardous Materials: NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician

    Professional Experience:

    ▪ Firefighter, City of Covington Fire Department, Covington, GA

    ▪ Engineer, City of Covington Fire Department, Covington, GA

    ▪ Lieutenant, City of Covington Fire Department, Covington, GA

    ▪ Chief of Training, City of Covington Fire Department, Covington, GA

    ▪ Fire Chief, City of Covington Fire Department, Covington, GA

    Associated Professional Accomplishments:

    ▪ Executive Board, Georgia Mutual Aid Group (GMAG) ▪ Past Executive Board Member, Metro Atlanta Fire Chief’s Association

    ▪ Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA)

  • David Schmidt has more than 30 years’ experience. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Fire Chief for the South Elgin Fire Protection District (IL). Assistant Chief Schmidt previous served as the Fire Chief for the Town of Carrboro (NC), and the Fire Chief of the Elgin Fire Department (IL). He has served in multiple positions within the Elgin Fire Department including Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief of Operations and Fire Chief.

    Chief Schmidt is a seasoned, results-oriented and multi-faceted with a record highlighted by successful relationships with businesses, residential groups and City departments. Proven experience in defining and achieving organizational program goals. Adept at developing and implementing innovative management, public safety and education initiatives and policies/programs that enhance overall Fire Safety and City operations. Successful experience combining fire prevention, suppression, EMS, administration and progressive growth in a growing City. His involvements include Operational Enhancement, Directing Personnel, Staff & Program Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Budgeting/Forecasting, Emergency Preparedness, Subordinate Supervision and Liaison Communication.

    Chief Schmidt has been involved in data analytics since 2000 and Geographic Information Systems

    (GIS) since 2004. Projects include: fire station placement with GIS, the modification of apparatus

    responses with GIS and utilization of data to increase ROSC rates in cardiac arrest victims.

    Educational Background and Certifications:

    ▪ Graduate Certificate of Public Management Northern Illinois University

    ▪ Fire Service Executive Development Institute IAFC

    ▪ Executive Fire Officer National Fire Academy

    ▪ Senior Executive Institute University Of Virginia

    ▪ Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science Southern Illinois University

    ▪ Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Elgin Community CollegePlease list Education and Certifications

    Professional Experience:

    ▪ Chief Fire Officer Center for Public Safety Excellence

    ▪ Certified Chief Fire Officer Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal

    ▪ Hazardous Materials Incident Management System Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal

    ▪ Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Illinois Department of Public Health

    ▪ Joint Labor Management Committee State Certified Assessor

    Associated Professional Accomplishments:

    ▪ Illinois Incident Management Team (Type 3), Operations Section Member, 2013 to 2020

    ▪ National Fire Academy, Adjunct Instructor, 2010-2012

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