Brett VanZant
Church Hill,MD
Summary
Brett VanZant handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Commander
Singerly Fire Company
04.2020 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Developed scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes, and activities.
- Performed frequent station inspections and drafted reports and plans for issues of importance.
- Determined how to deploy personnel during periods requiring special fire department response and assigned activities.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Prepared shift summary reports and communicated regularly on goals and progress reports.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Emergency Services Instructor (Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Industrial Safety)
Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute
06.2016 - Current
- As directed by the Regional Coordinator or his/her designee, present or participate in the presentation of training and education topics of interest to members of the emergency services
- Where qualified, assist with the practical skills training as requested by fire service organizations or industrial fire brigades
- Perform other training and education activities as requested by the Regional Coordinator
- Possess and maintain MD Level-1 & Level-2 Instructor Certification and 1403
- Willingness to execute the responsibilities listed above on an as-needed basis
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Assistant Chief
Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company
12.2006 - Current
- Directed subordinate managers in day-to-day performance of groups involved in operation and maintenance.
- Planned, directed, and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
- Identified areas of personnel deficiency and took necessary action for correction.
- Allocated duties and activities of personnel, routinely inspect employee's equipment, appearance and work methods.
- Implemented cross-trainings in other operations department responsibilities to cover duties for absent teammates.
Airport Firefighter (Part Time)
Pro-Tec Fire Services
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Evaluated situations at emergency sites to determine and execute the most effective methods for saving lives and property.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on the scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Drove and operated Aircraft Fire Apparatus to aid in rescue operations.
Education
Associate of Science -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Queen Anne's County High School
Centreville, MD05-2007
No Degree - Fire, Rescue, EMS, HazMat & Management
University of Maryland, Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
College Park, MDSkills
- Hazardous materials
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Public safety
- Interagency coordination
- Emergency communications
- Operational efficiency
- Fire suppression
- Personnel management
- Crisis communications
- Staff scheduling
- Fire prevention
- Fire protection
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Achieved improved training of staff members by introducing an organized training program.
- Collaborated with team in the development of multiple station staffing.
Certification
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technician – Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), 01/01/13
- Federal Resources – HazMat IQ (Propane), 01/01/13
- Emergency Care & Safety Institute - CPR & First Aid Instructor, 01/01/13
- 3M - Pressurized Air Purifying Respirator Instructor, 01/01/13
- Federal Emergency Management Agency – NIMS 15 (Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety), 01/01/13
- Federal Emergency Management Agency – NIMS 230 (Fundamentals of Emergency Management), 01/01/13
- Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board – State Emergency Services Instructor, 01/01/13
- Train-the-Trainer – NMT EMRTC – Incident Response to Terroristic Bombings, 01/01/13
- Responder Safety – TIM (Traffic Incident Management), 01/01/13
- MIEMSS Preceptor Training (Cecil County), 01/01/13
- MIEMSS IV Technician (Cecil County), 01/01/13
- 3M (Scott) – SCBA Technician Level 1, 01/01/13
- MIEMSS QA Officer, 01/01/13
- SERTC – Highway HazMat Specialist, 01/01/13
- CTOS – Radiological Technician, 01/01/13
- TEEX – Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (Pro-Board), 01/01/13
- FEMA(NFA) – Leadership in Supervision, 01/01/13
- Transcaer – Chlorine Rail Safety (HERT), 01/01/13
- SERTC – Rail HazMat Specialist, 01/01/13
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Airport Firefighter (Part Time)
Pro-Tec Fire Services
05.2023 - 02.2025
Shift Commander
Singerly Fire Company
04.2020 - Current
Emergency Services Instructor (Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Industrial Safety)
Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute
06.2016 - Current
Assistant Chief
Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company
12.2006 - Current
Associate of Science -
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Queen Anne's County High School
No Degree - Fire, Rescue, EMS, HazMat & Management
University of Maryland, Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
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