William D. Hicks
William.Hicks@eku.edu
859-622-8477

William Hicks Ph.D.

Chair, Fire protection and Paramedicine Sciences

Education

  • BS Fire & Safety Engineering Technology-Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation, Minor in Police Studies, Eastern Kentucky University
  • MS Loss Prevention and Safety, Eastern Kentucky University
  • Ed. D. Educational Leadership, Eastern Kentucky University

Publications

  • Primary author of 1-Hour training module covering OSHA compliance during use of Heavy Machinery in Residential Construction. Produced for Federal OSHA to be distributed to all recognized OSHA Training Institutes.
  • Primary author of 1-Hour training module covering OSHA compliance during installation of Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Utilities. Produced for Federal OSHA to be distributed to all recognized OSHA Training Institutes
  • Developed 8-Hour OSHA “Record Keeping” Seminar for Eastern Kentucky University OSHA Training Institute.
  • Developed 8-Hour OSHA “Nursing Home Ergonomics” Seminar for Eastern Kentucky University OSHA Training Institute.
  • Developed 8-Hour OSHA “Bloodborne Pathogens in Health Care” Seminar for Eastern Kentucky University OSHA Training Institute.
  • Developed 20-Hour OSHA “Principles of Ergonomics” 3 day seminar for Eastern Kentucky University OSHA Training Institute.
  • “2005 NAFI Vehicle Investigation Seminar” Author, Published in the National Fire Investigator, Fall 2005 edition.
  • “What Skills and Knowledge Help To Build an Effective Emergency Scene Leader”, Applied Research Project for NFA-EFO, 2005
  • “Traffic Management at Emergency Scenes”, Applied Research Project for NFA-EFO, 2006
  • “Implementation of Unified Command in Madison County Fire Service”, Applied Research Project for NFA-EFO, 2007
  • “The Need for Unified Dispatch in Madison County”, Applied Research Project for NFA-EFO, 2008
  • “Advanced Fire Pattern Research Project”, Primary Author, Published & Presented during the 2006 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, Peer Reviewed
  • “Full Scale Room Burn Pattern Study”, Co-Author, Published & Presented during the 2006 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, Peer Reviewed
  • “Single Fuel Package Fire Pattern Study”, Author, Published & Presented during the 2008 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, Peer Reviewed
  • “Fire Pattern Analysis with Low Heat Release Rate Initial Fuel”, Co-Author, Published & Presented during the 2010 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, Peer Reviewed
  • “Vehicle Burn Pattern Study”, Co-Author, Published & Presented during the 2010 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, Peer Reviewed
  • “Ordinary People and Fire Extinguisher Effectiveness”, Co-Author, Published and Presented at the 2012 National Fire Protection Association Conference and Expo, Las Vegas, NV.
  • “The Comprehensive Handbook of School Safety (Occupational Safety & Health Guide Series)”, Co-Author of Chapter 13, Fire Protection Systems and Chapter 14 Life Safety.
  • “Fire Pattern Analysis with Low Heat Release Rate Initial Fuel”, Co-Author, Published & Presented in the June 2013 IAAI Magazine, Peer Reviewed.
  • “Fundamentals of Fire Fighting”, Jones and Bartlett Publishers/National Fire Protection Association, 1st Edition, 2004.
  • “Application of Fire Research”, Brady (Pearson Education), 1ST Edition, 2007, content review.
  • “Burn Management and Fire Exposure”, Brady (Pearson Education), 1ST Edition, 2007, content review.
  • “Chemistry of Hazardous Materials”, Meyer (Pretence Hall), 5th Edition 2007, content review.
  • “Chemistry of Hazardous Materials”, Meyer (Pretence Hall), 5th Edition 2007, Development of PowerPoint, test question generator, and companion website for instructors’ resource disk.
  • “Chemistry and Dynamics of Fire”, Brady (Pearson Education), 1ST Edition, 2009, Manuscript, concept and marketing review. Development of PowerPoint, test question generator, and companion website for instructors’ resource disk.
  • “Principles of Fire Protection”, Delmar/Cengage Learning, 2nd Edition, March 2010, manuscript review.
  • “Firefighter Exam Preparation Manual”, Barons, 2011Content Review.
  • “Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction”, Brady (Pearson Education), 2nd Edition, 2012, Test bank review.
  • “Chemistry of Hazardous Materials”, Meyer (Pretence Hall), 6th Edition 2013, Update of instructors’ resource disk and development of teaching outlines.

Associations/Affiliations/Work History

  • National Association of Fire Investigators, 2000 –present (Board of Governors, 2004/2015)
  • Association of Fire Science Technicians/Society of Fire Protection Engineers, (Student Member August 1995 Thru May 2003, Faculty Advisor January 2008 to January 2020) EKU
  • Kentucky Chapter of the IAAI (Executive Committee 2007/2008)
  • National Association of Professional Insurance Investigators
  • International Association of Arson Investigators (Appointed to Training and Education Committee, 2012-2013)
  • Educators Section, Board of Directors (2009/2015)
  • Institution of Fire Engineers
  • Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Awards/Accolades

  • EKU Student Government Distinguished Educational Leader-Outstanding Service for 2010-2011
  • College of Justice and Safety Excellence in Service Award for 2012
  • Fire Department Instructor Conference-Special Service Award for Extraordinary Commitment to Fire Service Training for 2012