Brandon Bruno
Williston
Summary
Experienced oilfield hand and firefighter with expertise in fire suppression tactics and equipment operations. Proven ability to troubleshoot effectively and maintain safety compliance in high-pressure environments. Demonstrates flexibility and a strong commitment to team success through continuous learning and adaptability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Platinum Measurement
Williston
08.2024 - Current
- Calibrated measurement instruments to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain optimal performance standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all operational activities.
- Maintained accurate records of testing activities, results, and reports.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
- Calibrated instruments to maintain accuracy within specified tolerances.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
Paid on Call Firefighter
Williston Fire Department
Williston
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness by completing regular drills and training exercises.
- Provided public education about fire prevention techniques such as installing smoke alarms and extinguishers.
- Attended community events to promote fire safety awareness among citizens.
- Organized and maintained station inventory of all tools, supplies, vehicles, and equipment used during emergency responses.
- Operated pumps on engines while responding to fires or other emergencies.
- Participated in mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments when needed.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Shop Hand
Knight Energy Services
Williston
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Received and processed stock deliveries while verifying accuracy of shipments.
- Performed daily cycle counts and investigated discrepancies.
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Inspected store equipment regularly, reporting defects or damage promptly.
- Unloaded trucks efficiently while monitoring quality control standards.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment for cleaning and maintenance of shop materials.
- Utilized hand trucks and forklifts for loading, unloading, and transporting items.
- Assisted customers with product selection by providing informative answers to inquiries.
Shop Hand
Northern Oilfield Services
Williston
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Hydrostatic tested valves
- Built production, flow, esp, and gas lift trees and serviced trees
- Built various parts for wellhead operations
- used overhead cranes, forklifts, and front loader to move equipment around shop and load trucks
- Serviced wellhead equipment such as hydraulic accumulators, grease units, test trailers, and other equipment needed.
- Assisted on frac site rig ups and rig downs
- Ran grease lines and hydraulic lines to wellheads
- Operated hydraulic accumulators to function valves on frac sites as well as in the shop for testing
Welder Helper/Roustabout Hand
Marquis Metal works
Williston
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Brought supplies, equipment and tools to work locations.
- Completed precision cuts with power saws, hand shears and chipping knives.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Wildland Firefighter
Badger Creek Wildfire
Poplar
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Patrolled burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
Construction Worker
Badlands construction and remodeling
Poplar
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
Volunteer Firefighter
Vacaville Fire Protection District
Vacaville
01.2013 - 05.2018
- Maintained fire extinguishers and other fire equipment in multiple stations.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Developed hazard training programs for emergency response team.
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of industry equipment.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, CA06.2016
Skills
- Equipment operations: Forklift, telehandler, skid steer, loader
- Troubleshooting and assessment
- Fire suppression tactics
- Apparatus maintenance
- Incident reporting
- Work ethic
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team management
- Component assembly
- Material handling
Timeline
Service Technician
Platinum Measurement
08.2024 - Current
Paid on Call Firefighter
Williston Fire Department
06.2023 - Current
Shop Hand
Knight Energy Services
05.2023 - 08.2024
Shop Hand
Northern Oilfield Services
10.2022 - 04.2023
Welder Helper/Roustabout Hand
Marquis Metal works
11.2021 - 09.2022
Wildland Firefighter
Badger Creek Wildfire
05.2018 - 11.2021
Construction Worker
Badlands construction and remodeling
05.2018 - 11.2021
Volunteer Firefighter
Vacaville Fire Protection District
01.2013 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School