Brandon Smith
McDonough,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire-investigator
McDonough Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing official interview records, compiling inspection reports and maintaining supporting documents.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Recorded scene layout, damage, and findings by drafting diagrams, numbering items, and taking photographs.
- Analyzed evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
- Examined fire sites to gather evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue.
- Secured scenes and warned the general public of investigation perimeters to prevent tampering or damage to evidence.
- Led 8 investigations of fires to determine causes.
Firefighter
McDonough Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
Firefighter
Newton County Fire Service
12.2004 - 09.2014
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Firefighter Programs - Firefighting Various Subjects
GPSTC
ForsythEmergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Dekalb Technical College
Covington, GA12.2008
Basic Firefighter Course - Basic Firefighter
GPSTC
Forsyth, GA09.2004
GED -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA05.2000
Skills
- Investigator Training
- Firefighter Training
- Emergency Medical Services
- Scene Documentation
- Evidence Management
Certification
- Fire Origin and Cause Determination for Company Officers 08/18/2022 GPSTC GFA
- CFITrainer.net
Brandon Smith Agency / Organization McDonough Fire Department Total Earned Credit Hours 27 All dates displayed are in the following time zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Program Name Credit Hours Passed Tested Completion Date
- Documenting the Event 4 Yes Tested 6/24/2022
- Ethics and the Fire Investigator 3 Yes Tested 7/9/2022
- Fire Investigation for Fire Officers 3 Yes Tested 6/24/2022
- Fire Investigator Scene Safety 3 Yes Tested 7/3/2022
- NFPA 1033 and Your Career 2 Yes Tested 7/9/2022
- The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 2 Yes Tested 7/21/2022
- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation 3 Yes Tested 6/30/2022
- Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiments 4 Yes Tested 7/3/2022
- Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report 3 Yes Tested 11/9/2022
Timeline
Fire-investigator
McDonough Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
Firefighter
McDonough Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
Firefighter
Newton County Fire Service
12.2004 - 09.2014
Firefighter Programs - Firefighting Various Subjects
GPSTC
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Dekalb Technical College
Basic Firefighter Course - Basic Firefighter
GPSTC
GED -
Jonesboro High School
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