Brian Buchanan
Sevier County EMS
Knoxville ,TN
35
Years of experience
Dedicated firefighting professional with 24 years experience, great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Committed to the needs of my community both at work and off duty, Participates with speaking to homeless with guidance to get their lives back in order.
Work History
Fire Officer
27 Years- Implemented best practices and procedures to align with relevant regulations and operational requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with team members while also working independently when needed.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and learned new skills promptly.
- Provided valuable support and guidance to team members in achieving collective goals.
Paramedic
24 Years 11 Months- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Assistant Crew Chief
7 Years 9 Months- Implemented best practices and procedures to align with relevant regulations and operational requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with team members while also working independently when needed.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and learned new skills promptly.
- Provided valuable support and guidance to team members in achieving collective goals.
Education
- Paramedic
Skills
Pre-Hospital Care
Safety Protocols
Emergency Response Procedures
Fire Response Rescue Direction
Staff Performance Evaluation
Emergency Response Coordination
Incident Reporting
Community outreach and engagement
Timeline
Paramedic
Sevier County EMS
09.2001 - CurrentRead More
Fire Officer
Knoxville Fire Department
08.1999 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Crew Chief
TN Air National Guard
07.1991 - 04.1999Read More
Roane State Community College
from Paramedic
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