BRANDON PROUGH
Whitesboro,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Fire Lieutenant at Whitesboro Fire/EMS, excelling in emergency response and team leadership. Certified in BLS and ACLS, I effectively manage critical situations while advocating for patient care. Passionate about training and community engagement, I bring a proactive approach to enhancing safety and preparedness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
GRAYSON COLLEGE
Denison, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Adjunct instructor for the Dual Credit EMT-B class.
- Adjunct skills instructor for the accelerated and shift-based paramedic program.
- Clinical setting adjunct preceptor.
Firefighter/Paramedic Field Training Officer
SHERMAN FIRE-RESCUE
Sherman, TX
11.2018 - Current
- FTO for new hire and paramedic students.
- Serve as a patient care advocate, ensuring optimal support for patients and families.
- Responded effectively to structure fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and rescue incidents.
- Clown troupe performances enhance community engagement through entertainment.
- Commanding the department's Honor Guard, coordinating Honor Guard appearances, and managing the inventory of Honor Guard equipment.
Fire Instructor
HAZ-CO FIRE ACADEMY
Denison, Texas
03.2008 - Current
- Lead instructor for fire recruits.
- State Skills Field Examiner.
- Skills instructor.
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
WHITESBORO FIRE/EMS
Whitesboro, TX
03.2004 - Current
- Ensured safety of crew members during emergency situations as the lieutenant of fire crew.
- Mitigate various emergency scenarios through effective response strategies.
- Participate in fire prevention initiatives as a dedicated fire clown.
- Coordinate training exercises to enhance team preparedness and skills.
EMT-B
COOKE COUNTY EMS
Gainesville, Texas
03.2009 - 12.2018
- Supported patient care by assisting Paramedic partners.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and conditions.
- Safely operated ambulances while responding to emergencies in all conditions.
- Collaborated with co-workers to treat critical patients.
Engineer/EMT-B
GAINESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Gainesville, Texas
07.2005 - 11.2018
- Drive large fire apparatus to any emergency type in all road conditions.
- Operate pumper and aerial fire apparatus on structure fires, motor vehicle accidents.
- Handle emergency incidents and medical challenges, aiding in patient care.
ER Tech
WNJ MEDICAL CENTER
Sherman, Texas
01.2001 - 08.2009
- Streamlined patient transportation to X-ray and admission rooms.
- Ensured accurate recording of vital signs for labs, EKG.
- Coordinated efforts with the code team in emergency scenarios.
- Executed safe and efficient transport of patients throughout the facility.
Education
CERTIFICATE: PARAMEDIC - Emergency Medicine
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-2022
CERTIFICATION: EMT-B - Emergency Medicine
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-2009
CERTIFICATION: TCFP Basic Structure Firefighter -
Haz-Co Fire Academy
Denison, Texas01-2004
High School Diploma -
Silo High School
Silo Oklahoma05-1999
Skills
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- AHA BLS Instructor certification
- EMS Instructor certification
- TCFP Fire Instructor II certification
- TCFP Master Firefighter certification
Certification
- National Registry Paramedic
- TDSHS Paramedic
- ACLS
- PALS
- AHA BLS Instructor
- EMS Instructor
- TCFP Fire Instructor II
- TCFP Master Firefighter
- TCFP Fire Officer I
- TCFP Plan Examiner I
- TCFP Master Fire Inspector
- TCFP Basic Wildland Firefighter
- TCFP Driver Operator-Pumper
- TCFP Field Examiner
- Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Association member (Characterization In Public Education)
Accomplishments
- Graduated the Paramedic program through Grayson College
- Graduated the EMT program through Grayson College
- AHA BLS Instructor
- Obtained TCFP Master Firefighter
- Graduated from Haz-Co Fire Academy
- Firefighter of the Year, Paramedic of the Year at Sherman Fire Rescue
- Recipient of the Spirit of Excellence and Outstanding Paramedic award during paramedic school
- Life Saving accommodation for a rescue while at Gainesville Fire Rescue
- Volunteer to Littlest Angels Program
- Medal Of Honor escort
- Gainesville Fire Employee of the Month
- Chapter Vice-President/Founding Member of the Red River F.O.O.L.S.
References
- Battalion Chief Chad Martin, Sherman Fire-Rescue, 940-902-5201
- Sherry Hoffman, Clinical Lab Coordinator, Grayson College, 580-677-5432
- Brad Thompson, Gainesville Fire-Rescue, Gainesville, TX, Retired Lieutenant, 940-736-5369
- Ted Brannon, Family friend, 903-436-0185
- Shannon Jeffcoat, Gainesville Fire-Rescue, Gainesville, TX, Fire Marshal, 940-902-3374
Languages
English, Professional
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
GRAYSON COLLEGE
05.2025 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic Field Training Officer
SHERMAN FIRE-RESCUE
11.2018 - Current
EMT-B
COOKE COUNTY EMS
03.2009 - 12.2018
Fire Instructor
HAZ-CO FIRE ACADEMY
03.2008 - Current
Engineer/EMT-B
GAINESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
07.2005 - 11.2018
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
WHITESBORO FIRE/EMS
03.2004 - Current
ER Tech
WNJ MEDICAL CENTER
01.2001 - 08.2009
CERTIFICATE: PARAMEDIC - Emergency Medicine
Grayson College
CERTIFICATION: EMT-B - Emergency Medicine
Grayson College
CERTIFICATION: TCFP Basic Structure Firefighter -
Haz-Co Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
Silo High School
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