Brandon Dyer
Elkton,VA
Summary
Firefighting professional prepared for leadership roles in fire service management. Proven ability to manage emergency situations and lead firefighting teams with precision and confidence. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals. Known for strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City of Harrisonburg Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
- Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Established effective communication channels between command staff and frontline responders during high-pressure incidents, ensuring clear directives and information sharing.
Firefighter II/Paramedic
City of Harrisonburg Fire Department
08.2014 - 01.2023
- Respond to fire alarms with assigned company; lay and connect hose; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants
- Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment and emergency medical equipment
- Respond to emergency medical incidents such as auto accidents, gas system leaks and animals in distress; analyze patient needs and administer advanced life support and direct the activities of staff when responding to medical emergencies
- Preserve evidence at fire scenes
- Participate in fire station housekeeping
- Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills and confined spaces
- Attend special instruction in firefighting emergency medical techniques; perform drills with other engine company staff; become familiar with city layout, established response routes and hydrant system; prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics
- Provide public information on fire prevention, CPR and career opportunities
- Assist in the training of fire department personnel in emergency medical techniques and medical field activities; maintain inventory of drugs and controlled substances
Firefighter II/Paramedic
Rockingham County Fire and Rescue
04.2012 - 08.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Emergency Services
RADFORD UNIVERSITY - CARILION
Roanoke, VA11.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Communication
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
- Commonwealth of Virginia - Paramedic
- Firefighter I & II
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course II & III
- Fire Instructor I & II
- Fire Officer I & II
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Driver/Operator Aerial
- Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Swift Water Boat Operator
- Structural Collapse Technician
- US&R Rescue Squad Officer
- US&R Task Force Leader
- Incident Command Systems 100, 200, 700 & 800
Certification
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
- Commonwealth of Virginia - Paramedic
- Firefighter I & II
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course II & III
- Fire Instructor I & II
- Fire Officer I & II
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Driver/Operator Aerial
- Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
- US&R Rescue Squad Officer
- US&R Task Force Leader
- Incident Command Systems 100, 200, 700 & 800
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
City of Harrisonburg Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Firefighter II/Paramedic
City of Harrisonburg Fire Department
08.2014 - 01.2023
Firefighter II/Paramedic
Rockingham County Fire and Rescue
04.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Emergency Services
RADFORD UNIVERSITY - CARILION
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