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Brandyn Howell

Howells,NY

Summary

Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with proven expertise at the Town of Mount Hope Highway Dept. Skilled in equipment operation and emergency response, I excel in training and team building. As Fire Chief, I enhanced safety protocols and led successful fire prevention initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Town of mount hope highway dept.
Otisville, NY
04.2019 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.

Assistant Fire Instructor

Orange County Fire Training Center
Goshen, NY
05.2014 - Current
  • Instructed on proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Monitored safety standards during live fire exercises and simulations.
  • Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures, and methods.
  • Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
  • Provided guidance and support to students throughout the program duration.

Fire Chief

Howells Fire District
Howells, NY
07.2008 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the Fire Department by developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment and retention, records management, discipline and administrative issues.
  • Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment used by firefighters.
  • Trained subordinate staff on current best practices for responding effectively to fires or other emergencies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Minisink Valley
Slate Hill, NY
06-2010

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • On-the-job training
  • Attention to detail
  • First aid training
  • Firefighting techniques
  • Emergency response
  • Incident command
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Firefighting operations

Certification

  • National certification in Firefighter 1&2, Fire instructor 1&2 and live fire instructor.
  • ICS 100,200,300,700,706,800 and 26.
  • Over 700 hours of NYS fire training hours.

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Town of mount hope highway dept.
04.2019 - Current

Assistant Fire Instructor

Orange County Fire Training Center
05.2014 - Current

Fire Chief

Howells Fire District
07.2008 - Current

High School Diploma -

Minisink Valley

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