Brandon Hearn
Longview
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. I had a very successful fire safety career from 2007 to 2023 where I gathered 30+ licenses and certifications, built a division from scratch, trained many lifelong technicians, and retired at the top of my work field after completing all of my career goals. Now, I travel around the world with an eager mindset, excited to learn new things while bringing a vast experience of electrical, plumbing and safety knowledge wherever I go.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician & Safety Officer
Thousand Trails
07.2024 - Current
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures and safety inspections.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, sewage, carpentry and landscaping repairs on a 450 acre campground.
- Completed partial and full construction projects from beginning to end.
- Created SOP's, safety guidelines and ran all safety meetings and trainings.
- Responded to emergencies including fire, snow, flooding, sewage spills, pipe breaks, injuries and more.
Dishwasher
Toms Watch Bar
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Closing shift dishwasher for a busy restaurant/bar 5 days of the week.
- Washed all dishes and equipment.
- Deep cleaned the entire back-of-house every shift.
- Responsible for all new-employee training.
- Responsible for all weekly and monthly deep cleans including the oven hood system, walk-in freezers, under and behind all counters and equipment, disassembly and deep cleaning of the ovens and other large equipment.
- Helped with all major events and Holidays.
Fire Alarm Test & Inspection Division Manager
Salem Fire Alarm
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Created the companies Test & Inspection division.
- Started with 1 technician and grew to 5 technicians in less than 4 years.
- Grew from a $100k division profit in 2020, to $800k division profit in 2022.
- Trained all technicians from scratch to fully NICET & NFPA certified.
- Created all inspection procedures, reports, work orders, documents, contracts, pricing, employee pay, etc.
- Obtained 20+ fire safety certifications and licenses including NICET I FA, NFPA Fire Alarm Professional, OSHA Confined Space, OSHA lifts, HAZMAT 101, etc.
- Performed inspections, reviewed technician inspections, edited documents, sent copies to the customer and state fire marshal, scheduled repairs, notified authorities having jurisdiction of results.
Fire Safety Supervisor
Metro Safety & Fire
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Certified in testing and inspecting fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, and hood suppression systems.
- Low Voltage Electricians Apprentice
- Trained all new employees.
- Responded to emergency calls.
- Installed and did repairs on fire alarm systems and hood suppression systems.
- Traveled hundreds of miles daily when needed.
Education
Low Voltage Electrician - Electrical
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR06-2019
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Lower Columbia College
Longview06-2009
Skills
- Safety
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Reporting and documentation
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Safety Training
- Problem-solving
- Management
- Training & Procedure Creation
- Writing
Accomplishments
- First technician in Metro Safety & Fire History to become certified in all 4 fire safety disciplines.
- Created all professional fire alarm documentation including interactive test and inspection forms for Salem Fire Alarm.
- Created Salem Fire Alarms Test & Inspection division.
- Rebuilt the laundry facility at Yosemite Lakes including epoxy flooring, sheet-rocking, trimming, painting, electrical, plumbing.
- Created the monthly inspections list for the campgrounds fire extinguishers, alarms, emergency/exit lights and first aid stations.
Affiliations
- National Fire Protection Association
Certification
- Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
- LockoutTagout Training Program Completion – Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) or accredited providers.
- Respirator Fit Testing Certification - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or accredited providers.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification - OSHA.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- CFI - Certified Fire Inspector
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification - Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard).
- Wildland Firefighter Certification - National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
- Fire Science Certificate/Degree – Accredited College or University Programs.
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue Certification – OSHA
Timeline
Maintenance Technician & Safety Officer
Thousand Trails
07.2024 - Current
Dishwasher
Toms Watch Bar
10.2023 - 06.2024
Fire Alarm Test & Inspection Division Manager
Salem Fire Alarm
06.2019 - 04.2023
Fire Safety Supervisor
Metro Safety & Fire
06.2014 - 07.2019
Low Voltage Electrician - Electrical
Clackamas Community College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Lower Columbia College
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