Detroit Fire Departmentโs Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms has announced the appointment of Captain Jamal Mickles as the Chief of the Detroit Fire Department Training Division. A lifelong Detroiter whose fire service career began as a teenager, Mickles brings more than 20 years of experience, a passion for training excellence and a deep commitment to the department and residents he serves.
Mickles will replace Chief Alfie Green, who retired earlier this month after 34 years of dedicated service to the Department. During his time, Green oversaw an expansive portfolio: he directed the overall training plan for more than 1,200 members of DFD, managed ongoing education, remedial training, fire training, paramedic and EMT instruction.
Medical first responder training, hazardous materials response, airport fire and rescue, vehicle rescue and community CPR training. Under his leadership, the Training Division also became a regional hub- hosting departments from across Southeast Michigan for shared training and resource collaboration.
