Brandon Pfahler
DMV Area
Summary
Motivated and experienced worker. A well trained Firefighter & EMT. Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Private/Gov't industry – TS/SCI Clearance, many years trained as an explosive detection canine handler and physical security. Also, information technology trained, US Army Veteran; developed skills in configuring, maintaining, and operating vehicles, weapons, compliance and vulnerability management tools and etc… Many years spent wrestling, volunteering and traveling as a youth and high school wrestling coach. Wrestled for Lock Haven University.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter EMT
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with local agencies during emergency responses to enhance effectiveness of rescue operations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools to extinguish fires and protect property from extensive damage.
- Promoted fire prevention initiatives with local organizations to enhance community safety and preparedness.
- Participated in regular training drills by practicing firefighting techniques and emergency response scenarios.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Multiple Schools and Clubs-St Stephens & St Agnes
11.2006 - Current
- Volunteered , Assisted and traveled across the US helping coach and train wrestlers at the youth and high school level at various schools and clubs.
- Guided and assisted multiple wrestlers develop into state and national All-American status.
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
MSA Security
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Conducting searches for a variety of explosive materials near building exteriors, parking lots, office areas, vehicles, packages, and people in and around federal facilities
- Writing/tracking documents and reports of all K9 Training
- Conducting searches at assigned gov’t agencies, client sites, including corporate buildings, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and open areas by associating with a trained
- Explosive Detection Canine partner
- Maintaining seamless coordination with various clients’ security managers, law enforcement and federal agencies, security personnel, and local partners or their representatives
- Increasing efficiency by responding to incident/emergency response duty, standby duty, and client demonstrations.
Soldier
Army National Guard
04.2008 - 01.2021
- Participated in, or supported, military operations, such as combat or training operations, or humanitarian or disaster relief
- Operated, maintained, and repaired equipment
- Performed technical and support activities
- Assisted as a Middle East Deployment - Infantry
- Facilitated support as the Fire team member thereby training in hand-to-hand combat, helping reconnaissance missions, operating two-way radio and signal equipment, maintaining and using various weaponry, pulled base security and security at off-base sites
- Gained experience and attended training in combative urban, royal, and convoy operations
- Assisted in multiple transportation and aviation units providing fuel support
- Attended as a Member of the 20th Special Forces Group
- Supported airborne missions, engineering tasks, parachute rigging, simulated combat scenarios, and other training.
Custom Protection Officer
G4S
10.2016 - 04.2017
Security Officer
Andy Frain Services
09.2015 - 02.2017
Executive Protection Agent
Gavin de Becker & Associates
12.2015 - 04.2016
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice and Corrections
Lock Haven University of
PennsylvaniaDecember 2011
Skills
- Data Handling Security Configuration
- Protection Incident management Microsoft Office Apple Numbers Excel Networking Executive
- Protection Skills, Weapons Training, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Wrestling, and CoachingDriving and
- Physical Fitness
- Operating Heavy Equipment
- Customer service
- Information security
- Executive Protection
- Operate water hoses, fire extinguishers, and water pumps
- Operating emergency vehicles
- Responding to a variety of medical emergency’s and performing basic live saving skills
- Firefighter 1 & 2
- EMT
- EVOC 1,2,3
- Hazmat
Certification
Firefighter 1&2
EMT
CPR
EVOC 1,2,3
Hazmat
Mayday - Firefighter Down Certification
Mayday - Rapid Intervention Team Technician
CEH
Splunk
Executive Protection Skills Certification
Timeline
Firefighter EMT
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
04.2024 - Current
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
MSA Security
02.2018 - 10.2023
Custom Protection Officer
G4S
10.2016 - 04.2017
Executive Protection Agent
Gavin de Becker & Associates
12.2015 - 04.2016
Security Officer
Andy Frain Services
09.2015 - 02.2017
Soldier
Army National Guard
04.2008 - 01.2021
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Multiple Schools and Clubs-St Stephens & St Agnes
11.2006 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice and Corrections
Lock Haven University of
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