BRENT MARCUM
SPURGER,United States
Summary
Proactive fleet specialist and wildland firefighter with a strong background in incident command and emergency response. Known for conducting post-incident reviews and collaborating across departments to improve safety protocols and operational efficiency. Results-driven professional with extensive experience in emergency response preparedness and fleet management. Skilled in incident command, safety protocol implementation, and vendor relationship management, committed to enhancing operational effectiveness in high-pressure environments.
As Secretary of Spurger ISD School Board and Tyler County Appraisal District Board Member gives experience in Finance and Budgets, knowing how tax dollars work, managerial skills and scheduling.
Skilled in state forest road, bridge and culvert repairs, installation, removal.
Skilled in heavy equipment hauling and operating dozers, track-hoe, backhoe, dump trucks, tractors with implements, and many more. Continue to serve as an employee interview panel member, conducting structured interviews, assessing technical and soft skills, and providing actionable hiring recommendations.
Dedicated fleet management expert with exceptional skills in training and education. Experienced in implementing safety procedures and enhancing incident response capabilities, ready to drive improvements in operational effectiveness and safety standards. Reliable professional held in high regard as paramedic of several years. Safety-conscious and hardworking with skills in effective communication, patient support and medication administration. Delivering highest level of patient care on every call.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Specialist / Wildland Firefighter / IMT
Texas A&M Forest Service
Woodville, TX
03.2015 - Current
- Investigated incidents involving company-owned vehicles to determine the cause and liability issues.
- Created reports detailing daily activities, repair costs, and other relevant data regarding fleet operations.
- Ensured all users were kept informed throughout an incident.
- Assigned resources and tasks to ensure a quick resolution of incidents.
- Provided feedback on existing policies and procedures for improving the effectiveness of incident management operations.
- Maintained detailed documentation on all incidents including root cause analysis findings.
- Established communication channels between various departments within the organization in order to facilitate timely collaboration during major incidents.
- Conducted post-incident reviews with relevant stakeholders in order to determine areas for improvement.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses, and other equipment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergencies while adhering to safety protocols.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaski, and chainsaws.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about the progress in containing a fire.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries related to vehicle availability or service issues.
- Operated heavy machinery for grading, excavation, and site preparation.
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
- Operated heavy trucks for long-distance transport of goods across various routes.
- Operated heavy machinery for road construction and maintenance tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers and asphalt paving equipment to construct, maintain, and repair roadways.
- Dug trenches for drainage systems along the sides of roads or bridges.
Master Farrier
Marcum Farm and Farrier Services
Spurger, TX
06.2006 - 03.2015
- Developed strong relationships with customers through providing excellent customer service.
- Consulted with veterinarians on treatment plans for horses with hoof issues.
- Applied shoeing techniques to provide necessary support to horse's feet.
- Visited farms regularly in order to keep track of all the horses' progress with their farrier care plan.
- Performed corrective shoeing procedures according to veterinarian instructions.
- Evaluated horses prior to shoeing or trimming in order to assess their individual needs.
- Diagnosed lameness issues related to the horse's feet and legs structure.
Equipment Mechanic
Ponderosa Construction INC
Spurger, TX
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Installed new or repaired parts, such as gears, shafts, bearings, valves, pumps, cylinders and other components.
- Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments.
- Conducted regular inspections to detect potential issues with machinery.
- Adhered strictly to established safety protocols when handling dangerous materials or performing repairs on complex machinery.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Provided technical support when troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment.
- Monitored performance levels of machines regularly by conducting tests on them.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
Correctional Officer / Mentor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Woodville, TX
06.2002 - 07.2004
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
Fire Mechanic
City of Beaumont Fire Shop
Beaumont, TX
05.2001 - 06.2002
- Maintained records of service, repair and inspection activities for each vehicle serviced.
- Inspected emergency vehicles for compliance with state safety regulations.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding the operation of various types of communications equipment installed in the vehicles.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems malfunctions.
- Installed new equipment in emergency vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Assisted in the installation of communication devices such as radios, computers and GPS units into emergency response vehicles.
- Performed preventive maintenance inspections, repairs and services on emergency vehicles.
Paramedic
Eastex EMS
Kirbyville, TX
06.1992 - 05.2001
- Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support for family members of critically ill or injured patients.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
Education
Certified Christian Chaplain -
National Association of Christian Ministers
Mauldin, SC02-2026
Certificate - Paramedic
Medlink / St Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, TX06-1998
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Special Skills
Eastex EMS
Jasper, TX05-1994
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Educators
Silsbee, TX06-1991
High School Diploma -
Buna High School
Buna, TX06-1990
Some College (No Degree) -
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TXSkills
- Vehicle maintenance
- Emergency management
- Procurement and disposal management
- Fleet management expertise
- Vendor relationship management
- Fleet policy development
- Emergency response preparedness
- Safety protocol implementation
- Disaster response
- Hazard mitigation
- Public safety
- Interagency collaboration
- Emergency planning
- Training and education
- Emergency operations
- Incident command
- Incident response planning
- Training and awareness
- Custom horseshoe fabrication
- Continuing education commitment
- Care triage
- Advanced life support
- CPR
- Medical records management
- Field patient assessments
- Stroke management
- Spinal immobilization
- Patient management
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Mass casualty incident response
- Emergency diagnostics
- Medication administration
- Perimeter control
- Belongings inspection
- Inmate monitoring
- Incident prevention
- Contraband detection
- Strategic planning and organization
- Firearms proficiency
- Mentorship
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Weather condition assessment
- Hazard management
- Fire suppression tactics
- Firefighting activities
- Fire suppression work
- Fire containment
- Fire department procedures
- Fire equipment use
- Fire command center management
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Incident command system
- Wildland firefighting
- Incident safety
- Fire control
- Forklift operations
- Staff training
- Candidate prescreening and interviewing
- Cross-departmental team collaboration
- Job applicant interviews
Certification
- IS 100 - 2/2007 Intro to ICS
- IS 200 - 12/2010 Initial Attack & Single Resource
- IS 700 - 2/2007 Intro to NIMS
- IS 800b - 12/2010 Intro to National Response Framework
- ICS 300 - 1/2011 Intermediate ICS
- ICS 400 - 3/2011 Advanced ICS
- Methods of Teaching - 2/2005
- S 130/190, L 180/ICS 100 - 5/2016 Wildland Fire Fighter Training NWCG
- ICS 250a - 12/2010 ESF 15 External Affairs
- FLOP - UTD Forklift Operator
- S 212 - 9/2016 ChainSaws NWCG
- S 230 - 5/2018 Crew Boss (Single Resource) NWCG
- S 260 3/2023 Incident Business Management NWCG
- S 131 5/2017 Firefighter 1 NWCG
- L 380 5/2023 Fireline Leadership NWCG
- S 219 5/2018 Firing Operations NWCG
- S 290 5/2017 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior NWCG
- TFS HEO 8/2016
- UTV/ATV Operator
- Firefighter 2 NWCG
- Firefighter 1 NWCG
- Incident Commander Type 5 NWCG
- EQPM Equipment Manager NWCG
- GSUL (Trainee) Ground Support Unit Leader NWCG
- HEQB (Trainee) Heavy Equipment Boss NWCG
- DZIA/TPIA - Dozer/Tractor Plow Initial Attack Operator
Board Memberships
- Spurger ISD School Board - Secretary
- Tyler County Appraisal District - Board Member
- Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District - Board of Directors
Volunteer Fire Departments
- Buna VFD 1989-1992 Captain/Firefighter
- Kirbyville VFD 1992-1999 Captain/Firefighter
- Spurger VFD 1999-2016 Captain/Training Officer/Firefighter
- Spurger VFD 2026 Chaplain/Firefighter
Timeline
Fleet Specialist / Wildland Firefighter / IMT
Texas A&M Forest Service
03.2015 - Current
Master Farrier
Marcum Farm and Farrier Services
06.2006 - 03.2015
Equipment Mechanic
Ponderosa Construction INC
08.2004 - 05.2006
Correctional Officer / Mentor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2002 - 07.2004
Fire Mechanic
City of Beaumont Fire Shop
05.2001 - 06.2002
Paramedic
Eastex EMS
06.1992 - 05.2001
Certified Christian Chaplain -
National Association of Christian Ministers
Certificate - Paramedic
Medlink / St Elizabeth Hospital
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Special Skills
Eastex EMS
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Educators
High School Diploma -
Buna High School
Some College (No Degree) -
East Texas Baptist University