Recognition and References
Awards held in original, references published by initial, and the records anyone is free to check for themselves.
Awards and recognition
Certificate of Congressional Recognition — January 2024
U.S. House of Representatives, for work with a local unified school district. The citation reads “Heroic Diligence” and “Unwavering Dedication to the Safety of our Students and Community.”
Certificate of Appreciation, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps — 16 June 2008
Presented to “Fire Prevention Battalion Chief Mike McNeil” for “Years of Selfless, Dedicated Service and Sacrifice to the Safety of Others.”
USDA Forest Service Certificate of Merit
An above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty award covering a hazardous materials site cleanup, hazard communication signage, safety data sheet information boards, right-to-know stations and a review of training records. The supporting justification letter from the Deputy District Ranger records that the work fell outside the position description and was additional to fire prevention duties.
USDA Forest Service Certificate of Merit — January 2006
Signed by the Forest Supervisor, for coordinating fire prevention programs and for updating the Forest’s hazardous materials training program.
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition — 18 May 2001
U.S. House of Representatives, from a municipal volunteer recognition ceremony.
Originals of everything above are on file and produced on request.
Written references
References appear by initial. Contact details go to a prospective employer or client on request, with the reference’s permission.
Provided on-the-ground services ensuring staff, crew and on-camera talent were tested consistently and to great efficacy. The network was pleased with zero cases on set. “Mike was integral to this process.”
S. P., entertainment group — COVID health consultant, network television production
“Professional, punctual and, more importantly, a genuine care for the athletes he has supervised.” Stepped in on very short notice when another professional did not show. “He is by far the best medic we have worked with.”
M. K., board member, youth football organization — 12 February 2022
Fire service references and recommendations, 1995–2002
Fifteen letters and certificates of appreciation, written by fire chiefs, company officers and program directors over the course of my fire service career. Originals are on file. Published by initial and organization type.
- Fire protection district, 1995 — selection to the reserve academy as Reserve Fire Inspector.
- City fire department Fire Chief, 18 December 1997.
- City fire department captain, 4 December 1998 — sponsoring his fire prevention officer examination, written to the National Fire Protection Association.
- American Red Cross, 22 November 1999 — recommendation for the Instructor Trainer Program.
- American Red Cross, 3 October 2000 — instructor engagement letter listing nine disciplines.
- City fire department fire engineer and firefighter, February 2000 — both written to the State of Utah.
- Office of the Mayor, 6 May 2000, and a city certificate of appreciation, 6 June 2002.
- Volunteer firefighter association.
- County fire department fire captain, 8 June 2002 — certified firefighter, crew leader and volunteer company training officer.
Background screening
Verified First, a consumer reporting agency in Meridian, Idaho, completed a third-party background screening report on 4 September 2026 on order of McNeil Safety Consulting. The report is published here in full. The Social Security number and the date of birth are redacted; nothing else is withheld.
Background screening report, 4 September 2026 — PDF, 7 pages, redacted
An updated report is produced on request.
What can be checked independently
- Qualified SWPPP Developer registration — State Water Resources Control Board, through the SMARTS system
- Cal/OSHA Training Academy certificate pi4nar22mrje — publicly verifiable from the issuer
- StormwaterONE certificate 50df-5972-eb61-e6d4 — verifiable from the issuer, valid to 24 February 2028
- BLS and ACLS — QR-verifiable from the certifying body
- REP, RIH and EPP — registrant numbers and conferral dates are published on the credentials page
- Award originals, membership records and course certificates are provided on request
Michael Karl McNeil 