Josh Smelser Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Actively protected life, property, and community resources through medical treatment, fire attack, HAZMAT operations, community outreach and education.Worked on a Squad under Chattanooga Fire Special Operations focusing on rope and technical rescue, vehicle extrication, and HAZMAT/CBRNE response.

Maintained continuous combat readiness through decisive action training. Practiced and Led training efforts on infantry soldier skills, e.g. identifying improvised explosive devices, care for a casualty in combat, CLS, CASEVAC, urban operations, and patrol. Setup and Maintained DZ’s during Pathfinder operations for mass combat jumps. Engaged in monthly High Performance airborne operations from various aircraft platforms in day/night conditions with combat equipment.Worked as a team leader, responsible for 5 soldiers during combat training and field exercises.Worked in conjunction with Secret Service and Capitol Police during Operation Braveheart with Task Force Broadsword to provide security and presence patrols in and around the White House, Capital Building, Library of Congress and the Department of Labor following the 2021 Capital Insurrection.