Brandon Trower
Village of Bolingbrook
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Certification
25
years of professional experience
Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic with 22 years of dedicated service to the Bolingbrook Fire Department, bringing extensive expertise in emergency response, fire suppression, and leadership while pursuing promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. Skilled in advanced life support, technical rescue, and water rescue. Demonstrates strong leadership in high-pressure situations and a thorough understanding of departmental policies and operations. Dedicated to mentoring personnel and enhancing community safety.
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
22 Years 5 Months- Enhanced team effectiveness by fulfilling responsibilities of Lieutenant Upgrade.
- Serve as the Suppression Paramedic assigned to frontline fire apparatus.
- Operated firefighting apparatus and equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Member of the Bolingbrook Fire Department Technical Rescue Team
- Member of the Bolingbrook Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team
- Instructed BFD members in technical rescue, boat operations, and water rescue, enhancing team skills and safety
- Experienced FF/PM that mentors probationary members in all facets of the Bolingbrook Fire Department
Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic; Contract Paramedic
2 Years 2 Months- Functioned on the PSSI contract as a Contract Paramedic
- Assistant coordinator for 10 employees at PSSI.
Education
B.S. - Fire Administration
B.S. - Public Relations
Skills
OSFM Advanced Fire Officer
OSFM Incident Safety Officer
OSFM Basic Fire Prevention Officer
OSFM Firefighter III
IDPH Paramedic
Certification
- Advanced Fire Officer
- Instructor II
- Incident Safety Officer
- Basic Fire Prevention Officer
- Firefighter III
- Trench Rescue Operations and Technician
- Vertical Rescue I & II
- Structural Collapse Operations and Technician
- Confined Space Operations and Technician
- Advanced Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Advanced Swift Water Watercraft Operator (FEMA)
Personal Information
Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Village of Bolingbrook
03.2004 - CurrentRead More
Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic; Contract Paramedic
Darien–Woodridge Fire District
01.2002 - 03.2004Read More
Illinois State University
B.S. from Public Relations
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Columbia Southern University
B.S. from Fire Administration
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