1. Anthony M. Butler
717 Lancaster Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
630-335-0601
Anthony.Butler@hoffmanestates.org
OVERVIEW: Over 16 years of emergency services tactical, and operational experience, coupled with an
advanced education in Emergency Management, looking to use my experience and leadership at the
strategic level.
FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPERIENCE
- Hazardous Materials Team Coordinator
- Citizens Fire Academy Coordinator
- Dive and Rescue Team Member/Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Biological Incidents Awareness Trainer (Louisiana State University)
- Training Committee Member
- Public Education Team Member
- CPR Instructor
LEADERSHIP
Hoffman Estates Fire Department
- Completed the Leading Through Crisis, Executive Workshop, by the University of Chicago’s, Harris
School of Public Policy.
- Lieutenant that is responsible for the department’s emergency medical service training including the
monthly continuing education of 95 paramedics, and 6 peer educators.
- Instituted a training matrix that informs team members of upcoming training and monitors
participation.
- Introduced a quarterly fitness program aimed at reducing on the job injuries.
- Developed the standard operating guidelines for the department’s hydrogen cyanide monitor.
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
- Managed the top producing shift with a 92% efficiency rating.
United States Army
- Selected as the Outstanding Junior Military Officer for my battalion as a result of two perfect
Operational Readiness Surveys.
TRAINING
Hoffman Estates Fire Department
- Created, trained, and implemented the villages’ Ebola emergency response plan in conjunction with
two other outside agencies.
- Responsible for developing quarterly training for 100 firefighters including inter-agency training with
St. Alexius Medical Center and the South Barrington Park District.
- Created and implemented training on air purifying respiratory masks that is being used internally as
well as by several other nearby fire departments.
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
- Trained personnel on a preventative maintenance program that reduced mechanical downtime and
lowered the maintenance budget.
United States Army
- Selected to be the liaison officer for a British Special Forces Unit as they were led through seven
different combat scenarios.
William Rainey Harper College
- Adjunct Instructor in the Fire Science, and Emergency Management Programs at Harper College.
Developed the curriculum for three college level courses and am currently developing a summer
camp program for middle school students.
- Assist with the recruitment of new students at several career and educational fairs throughout the
year resulting in the programs highest enrollment in 5 years.

2. ADMINISTRATION
Hoffman Estates Fire Department
- Member of the Illinois Department of Public Health Stakeholder Committee, responsible for the
development of a Crisis Standard of Care for the State of Illinois.
- Attended ISO 31000 Risk Management, pending certification.
- Developed the department’s funeral policy and awards and recognition program.
- Coordinated federal reimbursements that allowed four firefighters to attend Hazardous Materials
training at no cost to the village.
- Facilitated the Citizens Fire Academy for the past eight years with a reduced budget while
expanding training to include a live fire exercise.
Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
- Implemented a quality control procedure that reduced customer returns by 60%.
United States Army
- Maintained a $1.2 million budget to within .001% expenditure.
EDUCATION
University of Chicago – MS, Threat and Response Management 2016 (expected)
University of Illinois at Chicago – BA, Political Science 1992
Hoffman Estates Fire Department – Fire Officer I, II, Hazardous Materials Technician A, B, and Incident
Command. Illinois licensed paramedic.
United States Army – Infantry Officer Course, Ranger School, and Civil Affairs Course.