Brandon Barrette
Eglin AFB,United States
Summary
Health & Safety Manager and United States Air Force Veteran with 15+ years of collective experience developing and managing client relationships within various professions. Possesses extensive knowledge of safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety procedures. Skilled in conducting assessments and developing training programs for employees. Proven ability to work collaboratively with management and employees to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complete information in a clear and concise manner. Committed to continuously improving performance through data analysis and implementation of best practices. Adept at complex problem-solving and maintains excellent decision-making skills while displaying the ability to think outside the box when resolving complex issues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Manager
Eglin Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Managed safety programs for 762 facilities protecting 464,000 acres for the Air Force’s largest installation.
- Established programs for various industries including pre-construction approval and fire safety visits for the Army Corps of Engineers projects.
- Provided written reports to assist facility managers with risk management and abatement plans to correctly identify hazards.
- Designed and executed life safety education programs for 19,000 personnel which increased individuals' safety knowledge and awareness.
- Reviewed and evaluated 56 new construction and remodel project plans to ensure all fire / life safety codes were enforced.
- Promoted available safety resources and programs; connected individuals with services to enhance the overall safety of the organization.
Deputy Fire Chief
Clear Air Force Station
Clear, AK
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed 23 OSHA and NFPA-regulated safety and health programs, protecting 36 emergency responders.
- Served as installation hazardous communications and confined space program team leader; led confined space operations with zero incidents
- Established United Oversaw a $20 Million dollar Military Construction Project review and Project Officer for a $1.3 Billion dollar radar construction portfolio.
- Modernized the organization’s fire department with the latest safety innovations as manager of a budget of $500,000 for improvements
- Spearheaded weekly construction site quality assurance visits to ensure contractors conducted work as outlined in agreements and reported findings to the site Superintendent, Installation Construction Manager, and Base Civil Engineer
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within environmental health, safety, and sanitation areas
Assistant Chief for Logistics/Training Manager
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Tucson, Arizona
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented programs and training including fall protection, control of hazardous energy, chemical handling, laser-guided equipment, incident investigation, emergency action plans, powered industrial trucks, and exposure control plans.
- Conducted initial and annual First Aid/CPR/AED and Blood Borne instructions for a workforce of 65 military and civilian personnel.
- Piloted Southern Arizona Regional Training Center conducting the following training and safety over-site; Search and Rescue, Confined Space, Hazardous Materials, Live Fire Training, Aircraft Fire Training, Vehicle Extrication and Safety Officer Training.
- Facilitated all safety and hazardous communications, lock-out/tag-out, and fire extinguisher program training for all new employees.
- Documented and reported to the fire chief, headquarters safety office, and senior leaders on all potential safety and health hazardous findings from safety mishap investigations.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06-2024
Master of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV03-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Education Administration And Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2017
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Crisis Management
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety Training
- Fall Protection
- Safety Audits
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Preparedness
- Occupational Health
- Workplace Hazard Mitigation
- Risk Assessment
- Hazardous Waste Management
Certifications
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder
- American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- FEMA Incident Command System 300/400 Certification
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Department Health & Safety Officer
- Hazardous Material Incident Commander
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Safety and Health Specialist Certification
- HAZWOPER
- Professional Manager Certification
Awards and Accomplishments
- 2020/2021/2022/2023 Air Force Material Command Fire Department of the Year
- 2019 United States Space Forces Fire Department of the Year
- 2018 United States Air Forces Air Combat Command Fire Officer of the Year nominee
- 2017 Mission Support Group Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
Technical Abilities
- Mircosoft Office 365 Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- SharePoint, Teams Google Workspace Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Zoom, Meet & Chat, Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets & Slides.
Timeline
Health and Safety Manager
Eglin Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services
10.2021 - Current
Deputy Fire Chief
Clear Air Force Station
09.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Chief for Logistics/Training Manager
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
08.2014 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Master of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Education Administration And Management
Community College of The Air Force
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