Brandon Alms
Huntsville,TX
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrapyard Worker
TJ Burdette And Sons
02.2021 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Houston Fire Department
11.2007 - 01.2023
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
Education
No Degree - EMT-Basic
Lonestar College
Spring, TX2006
No Degree - Firefightering
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08.2004
High School Diploma -
Klein Oak High School
Spring, TX05.2003
Skills
- Some Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Stocking
- Truck Unloading
- Customer Service
- Folk lift operator
- Skid Steer Operator
- John Deere 544 Frontend Loader
Certification
Intermediate Firefighter Cert
EMT-Basic Cert.
Hazmat First Responder Operations level
OSHA 30 Cert
Timeline
Scrapyard Worker
TJ Burdette And Sons
02.2021 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Houston Fire Department
11.2007 - 01.2023
No Degree - EMT-Basic
Lonestar College
No Degree - Firefightering
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Klein Oak High School