Todd Smith Jacksonville

Dr. Todd Alan Smith is a published executive with decades of experience in public safety, government relations, and emergency management. He has worked with elected officials and private-sector leaders to develop public safety strategies and support legislative initiatives. Through his education, training, and administrative experience, he has helped protect families and improve community preparedness at the local, state, and national levels. Todd Smith of Jacksonville has served as Emergency Manager, Fire and Rescue Director, Division Chief, Special Security Coordinator, and Metropolitan Statistical Area Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Administrator. He has helped establish major emergency preparedness programs and supported diversity and inclusion efforts to improve emergency operations and public safety outcomes. Dr. Smith 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 academic preparation supports his work in public administration, emergency services, and organizational management. 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). His additional credentials include State of Florida Fire Officer I through IV and National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) Fire Officer I through IV.