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Tom Smith

After graduation from college, Tom began his career as a Regular Army Officer and served on active duty for nearly 7 years. He then joined the United States Army Reserve where he served until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of federal service. Tom’s civilian career has been in the field of Information Technology where he has worked in a variety of positions. After he retired from the USAR he became actively involved in Search and Rescue, which has allowed him to utilize many of the skills he acquired during his military and civilian careers, as well as learn new ones. Tom also serves the community as an active firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician.

Tom is a currently a Vice President and Project Manager for a major financial institution in the Wilmington, Delaware area.

Currently Member of:

Search and Rescue Dogs of PA
American Rescue Dog Association (ARDA)
Paoli Fire Company (Chester County, PA, Station 3)
Good Fellowship Ambulance Club (Chester County, PA, Station 55)

Education & Certifications:

PA Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician
PA DCNR Field Team Leader and Field Team Member
NASAR SAR Tech III
PA DCNR Instructor (Grid Search, SAR Responder, and MSO)
Practical Search Operations Course (PSO)
PA DCNR Wilderness Search and Rescue Management (MSO)
PA DCNR Wilderness Search and Rescue First Responder
PA DCNR Wilderness Search and Rescue Grid Search (Was Basic Grid Team)
Project Management Certificate (Penn State University)
U.S. Army Schools & Courses:
- Command and General Staff College
- Rotary Wing Aviator
- Air Traffic Control
- Communications-Electronics Staff Officer
- Signal Officer Basic and Advanced
- Jumpmaster
- Airborne
- Ranger