Brent Black

• Respond to fires, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue events, medical emergencies, and other high-risk incidents while operating within an incident command structure.
• Drive and operate structural pumpers, tankers, aerial apparatus, and service vehicles; perform pump operations, establish water supply, and operate handlines, master streams, and aerial ladder pipes.
• Perform hazardous materials response as a HazMat Technician and technical rope rescue functions at the Operations (AXO) and Technician levels.
• Provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic, including patient assessment, airway management, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, triage, and coordination with receiving facilities.
• Maintain operational readiness of emergency vehicles, firefighting, rescue, and medical equipment through inspections, inventory control, testing, and routine upkeep.
• Conduct pre-incident surveys and inspect hydrants, alarms, sprinkler systems, and standpipe systems to support emergency preparedness and fire protection readiness.
• Identify hazards, assess changing incident conditions, communicate risks, and support safe tactical decision-making during emergency operations and training.
• Train and coach personnel Fire, EMS, and emergency response skills and participate in continuing training to maintain operational proficiency.
• Complete accurate electronic incident and patient-care documentation and communicate effectively with command staff, dispatch, crews, and outside agencies
• Operated for an extended time in a supervisory role over a crew of 5 members.

• Responded to emergency calls, providing critical support in fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Conducted regular inspections of firefighting equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborated with team members to develop and implement effective firefighting strategies during high-pressure situations.
• Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques, safety protocols, and equipment use to enhance team capability.
• Perform advanced life saving skills on the sick and injured.
• Operate Fire Engines and Tower Ladder.

• Developed and implemented laboratory exercises to enhance student learning experiences.
• Assisted in preparing lab materials and maintaining equipment for educational purposes.
• Provided instructional support during laboratory sessions, facilitating hands-on learning for EMT-B, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic students.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and best practices within the lab environment.

• Responded to emergent, non-emergent, and scheduled calls while safely operating the ambulance.
• Demonstrated my ability to maintain control over high intense situations by calming patients and family members involved.
• Performed comprehensive patient assessments and gathered all pertinent history on scene or at facility.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs, and monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
• Articulately communicated reports to receiving medical professionals, and documented thorough patient care reports.
• Followed all policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure better patient outcomes.

• Appointed as foreman and assisted my boss in troubleshooting and problem solving on all projects.
• Ensured safety of not only myself, but also my coworkers when using all equipment and hazardous materials.
• Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Operated equipment such as mini excavators, trenchers, and skid steers.
• Learned and mastered a variety of skills in general contracting.

Advanced EMT and Paramedic