Brandon Smith
Grant
Summary
Expert in fire safety education and emergency response with a proven track record in training personnel and managing safety inspections. Skilled in developing community outreach initiatives that enhance public awareness and preparedness. Committed to promoting safety standards and effective incident command in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/operator
Smith’s Handyman Service
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated customer consultations to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Operated tools and equipment for home repairs and installations efficiently.
- Developed customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and care.
- Oversaw inventory management of tools, supplies, and materials needed for jobs.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Collaborated with clients to understand design requirements and preferences.
- Inspected work sites to assess project needs and determine materials required.
- Constructed frameworks for residential remodeling projects using various carpentry tools.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinets with precision and attention to detail.
- Repaired structural damage in homes, ensuring long-lasting durability and quality.
- Repaired damaged parts of buildings such as walls, floors and roofs.
- Installed cabinets, doors, windows and other interior fixtures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Observed safety protocols and driving laws to maximize road and personnel safety.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high service standards.
Fire Department Captain
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Responded to Emergency incidents.
- Supervised all activities for a single station with 3 shifts.
- While filling in for chief directed multiple stations, crews, and apparatus.
- Was an active member of the fire department command staff.
- Ensured all training was completed and recorded for all shifts.
- Coordinated training programs for new firefighters and volunteers.
- Made shift schedule for a 27 day work cycle.
- Managed fire suppression equipment and ensured operational readiness.
- Conducted safety inspections of fire stations and firefighting gear.
- Developed community outreach programs to educate on fire safety.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Executed duties and responsibilities of a lieutenant, ensuring effective team leadership.
Fire Department Lieutenant
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Responds to alarms as an officer of a firefighting company; performs variety of firefighting functions, including Incident Command Officer.
- Responds as the officer of a medical team to bring basic medical care to citizens of the community and maintains quality control of EMS program, when assigned.
- Implemented department goals and objectives, established work priorities, schedules and coordinated work to be accomplished per shift.
- Participates in daily training exercises and classroom lectures and prepares and conducts training for department, when assigned.
- Conducts fire inspections, supervises shift inspections, assigns work projects and approves completed work.
- Conducts demonstrations, tours and public speeches on fire safety, fire prevention, CPR, fire extinguishers, first aid and other subjects to the public.
- Responds to general public complaints, requests for information and guidance, cooperates with surrounding communities in firefighting and rescue efforts.
- Maintains discipline and ensures that personnel follow department rules and regulations.
- Oversaw cleanliness of the station and managed maintenance of apparatus, tools, equipment, and other Fire Department property.
- Performed essential tasks to support team operations.
Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Officer
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Perform annual fire prevention education within the local school system.
- Perform fire extinguisher classes for local manufacturers, churches, and other organizations.
- Teach evacuation procedures to local assisted living facilities.
- Perform mass smoke alarm installations in the community.
- Organized and provided escape route options during in-home visits to enhance resident safety.
- Conducted fire inspections in local businesses to ensure compliance with International Fire Code.
- Identified engineering solutions to prevent incidents and mitigate damage during occurrences.
- Conducted pre-incident surveys to gather essential information for emergency response planning. to ensure that the fire department has all vital information.
- Develop emergency response deployment plans and protocols for the department.
Fire Department Training Officer
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Planned, scheduled and conducted training drills appropriate for fire fighters.
- Developed and managed a comprehensive training matrix to track mandatory, specialized, and optional training for all personnel.
- Continuously evaluated drill procedures for firefighting personnel.
- Assessed baseline and fundamental skills of fire division personnel.
- Established and published monthly training bulletins to keep personnel informed of training updates and requirements.
- Monitored and ensured completion of required annual training hours for all employees.
- Developed and maintained a system to identify the various ranges of training available.
- Contact and schedule outside instructors to teach new skills.
- Hold employees accountable to follow training track, and obtain required courses.
Fire Department Emergency Response Officer
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Responded to hazmat events, ensuring safety protocols and effective containment measures.
- Directed crew members to effectively manage fire suppression efforts in fire suppression activities.
- Conduct rescue activities on incidents such as confined space, trench collapse, structural collapse, and high and low angle events.
- Perform victim extrications on motor vehicle accidents and machinery entrapment, etc.
- Assisted individuals during medical emergencies as a first responder.
- Provided training to Emergency Response Team (ERT) on firefighting tactics and skills.
- Provided training to fire fighters to efficiently manage rescue and firefighting operations.
- Trained fire fighters in ventilation, hydraulics, pumper operation and aerial ladder operation.
- Trained fire fighters on how to use fire streams and maintenance of equipment and apparatus.
- Provided live fire training, foam application and tank fires.
Part-time/Paid on Call
Honea Path Fire & EMS
01.2001 - 01.2025
- Conducted workshops to improve team performance and operational efficiency.
- Assessed training needs through surveys and feedback sessions with staff.
- Collaborated with managers to tailor programs for specific departmental needs.
- Developed strategies to enhance employee knowledge and skills related to their job roles.
- Developed training materials for employee onboarding and skill enhancement.
- Reviewed and updated training content to align with industry best practices.
- Created and maintained a database of employee training records.
- Monitored progress of trainees through observation or feedback from supervisors and mentors.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of current training methods.
- Coordinated schedules for training sessions across multiple departments.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage knowledge sharing among employees.
Education
Bachelors of Fire Science -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01-2014
Rope Rescue Operations -
SCFA
01-2003
Trench Rescue -
SCFA
01-2003
Hazmat ops -
SCFA
01-2002
Incident Command System -
SCFA
01-2002
Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders -
SCFA
01-2002
Fundamentals of Firefighting -
SCFA
01-2002
Recruit Firefighter -
SCFA
01-2002
IFSAC Firefighter I -
SCFA
01-2002
IFSAC Firefighter II -
SCFA
01-2002
Emergency Response to Terrorism -
SCFA
01-2002
Flammable Liquids and Gas -
SCFA
01-2002
Basic Auto Extrication -
SCFA
01-2002
Skills
- Fire Fighting Operations
- High Stress Decision Making
- Community Safety
- Fire Fighter Safety
- Incident Reporting & Control
- Accident Scene Safety
- Command and Control
- Department Logistics
- Personnel Training & Education
- Management Skills
- Budgeting Skills
- Personnel Skills
- Incident management
- Fire safety education
- Incident response planning
- Safety inspections
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Training and development
Timeline
Owner/operator
Smith’s Handyman Service
01.2022 - Current
Fire Department Captain
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
Fire Department Lieutenant
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Officer
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
Fire Department Training Officer
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
Fire Department Emergency Response Officer
Greenville City Fire Department
01.2003 - 01.2025
Part-time/Paid on Call
Honea Path Fire & EMS
01.2001 - 01.2025
Bachelors of Fire Science -
Columbia Southern University
Rope Rescue Operations -
SCFA
Trench Rescue -
SCFA
Hazmat ops -
SCFA
Incident Command System -
SCFA
Initial Fire Investigation for First Responders -
SCFA
Fundamentals of Firefighting -
SCFA
Recruit Firefighter -
SCFA
IFSAC Firefighter I -
SCFA
IFSAC Firefighter II -
SCFA
Emergency Response to Terrorism -
SCFA
Flammable Liquids and Gas -
SCFA
Basic Auto Extrication -
SCFA