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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Brett VanZant

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, AL
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Queen Anne's County High School
Centreville, MD
05-2007

No Degree - Fire, Rescue, EMS, HazMat & Management

University of Maryland, Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
College Park, MD

Skills

  • 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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