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Brandon Hall

Brandon Hall

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Committed Fire Captain with 19 years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties for the Tallahassee Fire Department. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Understands administrative responsibilities and is well-versed in policies and procedures needed to be a well-rounded Battalion Chief.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Captain

Tallahassee Fire Department
Tallahassee, FL
06.2021 - Current
  • Prioritize and organizes tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
  • Works successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish objectives and address issues related to our services
  • Manages staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs
  • Develops and implements training procedures for personnel
  • Responds to fire and emergency alarms and evaluate emergencies to direct company operations
  • Provides clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions
  • Supports continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying proper resources
  • Assist command at incidents as operations and other roles

Fire Lieutenant

Tallahassee Fire Department
Tallahassee, FL
04.2015 - 06.2021
  • Responded to fire, medical, and other emergencies
  • Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies
  • Conducted fire suppression and search/rescue operations at fire scenes
  • Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions

FireMed 1

Tallahassee Fire Department
Tallahassee, FL
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Shift paramedic supervisor
  • Safety officer at fire scenes and established rehab
  • Administered emergency medical care
  • Quality-checked all medical reports for the shift
  • Distributed medical supplies to the department

Fire Engineer

Tallahassee Fire Department
Tallahassee, FL
05.2011 - 04.2015
  • Operated the apparatus to and from calls
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment, and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios
  • Located hydrants and operated pumps at the proper pressure to evaluate the adequacy of the water system and availability of water supply
  • Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities

Fire Fighter

Tallahassee Fire Department
Tallahassee, FL
12.2005 - 05.2011
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information
  • Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals, or water to combat fires

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Services Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
02-2024

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL
05-2019

Paramedic -

North Florida Community College
Madison, FL
12.2012

Skills

  • Paramedic
  • Fire Officer 3
  • Instructor 2
  • Fire Safety Inspector
  • Live Fire Instructor
  • Drone pilot
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Incident Safety Officer

Activities and Accomplishments

  • Worked on GIS study to help with response areas and station placement.
  • Assisted with the roll-out of PMDC for the units
  • Assisted with the Premiere One mobile CAD roll-out and designed the corresponding training material
  • Assisted with the roll-out of ESO
  • Designed and implemented an EMS supply ordering system that was in place until Operative IQ replaced it
  • Participated in the Motorola radio trial and developed training materials.
  • Developed a notepad specific to gathering information for house and car fires
  • Consulted on the design and function of the new air/rehabilitation truck
  • Telestaff super user
  • Currently sits on the Health and Safety Committee
  • Former Treasurer of Local 2339 and the Big Bend Firefighters and Paramedic PAC
  • President-Elect of Local 2339
  • Participates in labor-management meetings
  • Developed a flowchart for Telestaff to provide uniform guidelines for filling the roster
  • Developed a method to track sick leave abuse in an effort to reduce mandatory overtime
  • Assisting with the ISO summary and working on raising our ISO level

Timeline

Fire Captain

Tallahassee Fire Department
06.2021 - Current

FireMed 1

Tallahassee Fire Department
10.2016 - 08.2018

Fire Lieutenant

Tallahassee Fire Department
04.2015 - 06.2021

Fire Engineer

Tallahassee Fire Department
05.2011 - 04.2015

Fire Fighter

Tallahassee Fire Department
12.2005 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Fire Services Administration

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Gulf Coast State College

Paramedic -

North Florida Community College
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