Hi, I’m David Pruitt. I’m a second-generation Firefighter/Paramedic with more than 20 years of experience in Fire and EMS. I’ve led emergency management initiatives for all-hazard deployments, served as a nationally recognized fire service speaker and instructor, and acted as a project team leader for major city events. Today I run Live Fire Acquired, a fire department consulting and training business focused on using acquired structures for realistic emergency services training. I also work as an Apprentice Scene Cleaner and continue serving the community as an emergency management leader, safety consultant, and speaker. I’m passionate about preparing teams and communities for every hazard and turning complex challenges into practical, repeatable solutions.

David Pruitt

Hi, I’m David Pruitt. I’m a second-generation Firefighter/Paramedic with more than 20 years of experience in Fire and EMS. I’ve led emergency management initiatives for all-hazard deployments, served as a nationally recognized fire service speaker and instructor, and acted as a project team leader for major city events. Today I run Live Fire Acquired, a fire department consulting and training business focused on using acquired structures for realistic emergency services training. I also work as an Apprentice Scene Cleaner and continue serving the community as an emergency management leader, safety consultant, and speaker. I’m passionate about preparing teams and communities for every hazard and turning complex challenges into practical, repeatable solutions.

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Hi, I’m David Pruitt. I’m a second-generation Firefighter/Paramedic with more than 20 years of experience in Fire and EMS. I’ve led emergency management initiatives for all-hazard deployments, served as a nationally recognized fire service speaker and instructor, and acted as a project team leader for major city events. Today I run Live Fire Acquired, a fire department consulting and training business focused on using acquired structures for realistic emergency services training. I also work as an Apprentice Scene Cleaner and continue serving the community as an emergency management leader, safety consultant, and speaker. I’m passionate about preparing teams and communities for every hazard and turning complex challenges into practical, repeatable solutions.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Apprentice Scene Cleaner at AAA Scene Cleaners
January 1, 2026 - Present
Assist in scene cleaning of hazardous and medical waste.
Fire Service Consultant at Live Fire Acquired
January 1, 2022 - Present
Owner and operator of fire department consulting and training business specializing in the use of acquired structures for emergency services training.
Emergency Management Director / Firefighter Paramedic at City of Hillsboro, TX
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2025
Advanced from Probationary Firefighter to Major over Fire, EMS and Special Operations. Became the Emergency Management Director before retiring. Responsible for all aspects of emergency services response and planning for the city.
Paramedic – CareFlite Ground at CareFlite
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Pre-hospital 911 EMS service delivery
EMT-I at American Medical Response
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Pre-hospital 911 EMS service delivery
Sales Consultant at Palm Beach Tan
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Sales role
Firefighter / EMT-I at City of Saginaw, TX
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
911 Fire and EMS service delivery
Choir Director at Grand Prairie ISD
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001
Jr. High and High School Choir Director. Responsible for the music programs at each level.

Education

BA in Music Education at Dallas Baptist University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
TCFP Basic Firefighter at Tarrant County College
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
EMT-I Program at Arlington Fire Department
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Paramedic (TDSHS/NREMT) at Texas Emergency Services Education Group
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

TCFP Basic Firefighter
January 1, 2001 - March 3, 2026
EMT-I Program
January 1, 2002 - March 3, 2026
TDSHS Basic EMT
January 1, 2002 - March 3, 2026
Paramedic (TDSHS/NREMT)
January 1, 2002 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other