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John Bailot, MPA, EFO has extensive work experience in the field of fire and emergency management. John most recently served as the Fire Chief for the City of Collinsville since February 2021. Prior to that, they held the role of Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Collinsville Fire Department from February 2020 to February 2021.

Before joining the City of Collinsville, Bailot worked for the City of Worthington as the Deputy Public Safety Director and Fire Chief from January 2018 to February 2020. In this role, they managed a $6.7 million operation with 37 full-time and 12 part-time employees. John also served as the Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Worthington from August 2016 to January 2018.

Bailot's previous experience includes serving as the Fire Chief for the City of Ladue from March 2013 to March 2015, where they led a team of 32 full-time employees and managed a $4.0 million budget. Prior to that, they were the Chief Executive Officer and Fire Chief for the City of Olivette from October 2008 to March 2013, where they oversaw a team of 22 full-time employees and managed a $2.2 million budget.

Bailot began their career with the City of Kirkwood in 1986, where they held various positions including Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, Firefighter-Paramedic, Engineer, Captain, and Chief of Prevention. John'stenure with the City of Kirkwood lasted for over 22 years, from June 1986 to October 2008.

Overall, Bailot's work experience demonstrates their expertise in fire and emergency management, as well as their ability to lead and manage operational and budgetary responsibilities within municipalities.

John Bailot, MPA, EFO has a diverse education history in the field of fire services and public administration. John obtained their Associate's Degree in Fire Science/Firefighting from St. Louis Community College in 1992. Following that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Fire Services Administration from Western Illinois University in 1998.

In 2006, John pursued further education and enrolled in California State University-Dominguez Hills, where they successfully completed a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a focus on Public Management between 2006 and 2008.

Continuing their professional development, John attended the National Fire Academy in 2014, where they obtained a certificate in Executive Fire Officer (EFO) with a specialization in Executive Leadership.