Brandon Hopkins
Zebulon,NC
Summary
Dynamic Battalion Chief with extensive experience in emergency response management, safety compliance, and community outreach. Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate effective disaster response plans, ensuring optimal resource allocation during critical incidents.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Chief
City of Raleigh Fire Department
Raleigh, NC
11.2000 - Current
- Manage and supervise 35 people, directly or indirectly.
- Supervised emergency response operations during fire incidents and rescue missions.
- Managed training programs for firefighters to enhance skills and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with local agencies for effective disaster preparedness and response planning.
- Developed fire prevention strategies to educate the community on safety practices.
- Led incident command during large-scale emergencies to ensure effective resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for firefighting personnel to ensure compliance with standards.
- Implemented operational improvements to enhance team efficiency and response times.
- Facilitated community outreach initiatives to promote fire safety awareness among residents.
- Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment, and personnel.
- Coordinated emergency response and disaster planning for fire fighters.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge base regarding building construction materials and hazardous materials identification, in order to provide accurate assessments during emergency responses.
- Formulated plans for firefighting operations in response to emergency incidents and other related situations.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from investigations into fires and incidents involving fatalities.
- Reviewed records pertaining to personnel performance, incident reports, maintenance logs for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated communications between first responders in order to coordinate actions taken during emergencies.
- Developed strategies to improve the efficiency of fire suppression activities while minimizing risks and costs.
- Established and maintained effective relationships with subordinates, peers, and superiors to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Conducted training drills for firefighters on proper use of firefighting equipment and techniques.
- Followed department rules and regulations and oversaw discipline to maintain compliance among personnel.
- Analyzed data from incident reports to identify trends or patterns that could inform future decisions regarding tactics or strategy used in similar situations.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, and resources during emergency responses.
- Investigated complaints filed against the Fire Department by citizens or businesses.
Assistant Fire Chief
Zebulon Fire Departmnent
Zebulon, North Carolina
01.1994 - Current
- Supervised emergency response operations during fire incidents and training exercises.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness of firefighting tools.
- Led training sessions for staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance firefighting strategies and resource sharing.
- Managed incident reports and documentation for compliance with safety regulations.
- Mentored junior firefighters, fostering skill development and teamwork within the department.
- Ensured compliance with state laws regarding firefighter certification requirements.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to changes in federal and state regulations impacting fire departments.
- Established training objectives for department members in areas such as hazardous materials operations and emergency medical services.
- Provided guidance on career development opportunities within the department.
- Facilitated meetings between fire department personnel and representatives from other agencies or organizations involved in public safety initiatives.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of current trends in firefighting technology.
- Created policies, procedures, standards, and protocols related to fire suppression operations and emergency response.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for review by higher-level administrators or outside agencies.
- Represented the department at community events designed to promote awareness of fire safety measures.
- Advised senior management on strategic planning initiatives related to organizational growth.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Sciences
Davidson County Community College
Mocksville, NC12-2011
Skills
- Emergency response management
- Incident command leadership
- Fire suppression strategy
- Hazardous materials assessment
- Training program development
- Resource coordination
Timeline
Battalion Chief
City of Raleigh Fire Department
11.2000 - Current
Assistant Fire Chief
Zebulon Fire Departmnent
01.1994 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Sciences
Davidson County Community College