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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Brian L. Chamberlin

Amelia,Virginia

Summary

Safety and Emergency Response Specialist, with extensive Construction,and Industrial on the job experience. Specializing in confined space, emergency medical response, and training. Certified in OSHA,and HAZMAT specialties. Acted as a Liaison between Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS. I helped to coordinate On Site Plant Personnel, and Emergency Responders, to create a positive outcome.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Entry Supervisor /Safety Specialist

Emergency Training Systems
Richmond, Virginia
04.2013 - Current
  • Emergency response for medical, hazardous material, and firefighting operations.
  • Entry Supervisor, and Qualified Person, for confined space entries.
  • Hazardous Material operations. Fall Arrest and retrieval systems.
  • Confined Space Permits,Atmospheric Monitoring, Hot Work Permits,scaffolding,and Job Hazard Analysis Preplans.
  • Trainer for job site safety overview, CPR, and lab safety training.
  • On site coordinator for Fire and EMS response. Responsible for Building Evacuations, and Shelter in place operations. Ensuring All Personnel are in designated areas for accountability, and For any needed Resources.
  • Completion of SDS documents, Incident Command forms, Medical injury paperwork,Workman's Comp Forms.

Construction Safety Supervisor

FDM Safety Services
Colonial Heights, Virginia
02.2010 - 04.2013
  • Supervised rescue teams for confined space entry, in construction, and industrial settings,with incorporation of tripod/fall arrest,and retrieval systems.
  • Qualified Person for atmospheric monitoring,confined space permits,hot work permits,scaffolding,and Job safety preplans.
  • Provided emergency medical treatment, and worker monitoring
  • Liaison between Capital Police, Architect of the Capitol, Anchor Insulation,and Structural Integrity. All coordination had to be obtained before any entries were made.
  • As the Safety Supervisor, I was responsible for (4) Four man crews, underground in the US Capitol tunnel systems. My job was coordination of Fire and EMS services in case of an underground incident. I was responsible for accountability, Oxygen, and Humidity readings every 30 minutes. Paperwork had to be accurate, and on time.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
Chesterfield, Virginia
11.1984 - 11.2009
  • Professional Firefighter, providing fire suppression,emergency response, and emergency medical services to Chesterfield County residents.
  • Answered emergency calls, rendering immediate and appropriate medical treatment and transport in emergency situations.
  • Skilled in operation, inspection and maintenance of firefighting, emergency medical, scuba, high angle rope/technical rescue, and confined space equipment.
  • Team member of the Chesterfield County Technical Rescue Team, and the Chesterfield County Scuba Rescue Team.
  • Responsible for all Station Emergency Medical Supplies. I carried this responsibility at several work assignments. EMS supplies were used at a rapid rate, causing constant attention.
  • I always carried a positive image to enhance the service we presented to the public. We always gave more than was expected to our Community. Being a Paramedic allowed me to be on a personal level with both the Family, and the Patient. I always tried to help Patients being transported as if they were my own family,

Machinist

Red Line Performance Machine
Chesterfield, VA
11.2004 - 08.2007
  • Off Duty Employment
  • Used Milling Machines, Lathes, Head Milling Machines
  • Measured Items to precise measurements of 10 thousands of an inch.
  • Kept accurate paperwork of all operations, and processes applied
  • Advised Customers of projected work, and costs involved. Recommend what work would be best for their applications. Delivered precise and accurate work for the costs involved.

Service Technician

Fire Protection Equipment Company
Richmond, Virginia
08.1991 - 09.2003

Off Duty employment. Service Technician, repair,flow testing, and calibration for MSA Supplied air breathing apparatus, MSA Self contained breathing apparatus, and Cartridge respirators. Repair and calibration of MSA atmospheric monitors. Technician for Bauer high pressure breathing air compressors. Design,installation,and repair of high pressure air cascade systems. Qualitative,and Quantitative fit tester for cartridge respirators,Supplied air respirators,and self contained breathing apparatus. As an On Site Technician, i gave the Customers advise on their needs,and what was available to them. I was able to foster many great relations with Customers by being genuine and honest. My experience as a Professional Firefighter gave My Customers the insight of real world experience, not just something to sell.

Form Carpenter/Concrete finisher

Lane Construction
Richmond, VA
02.1979 - 11.1984
  • Experienced form carpenter, and concrete finisher, working on bridges, high rise buildings, and roadways.
  • Trained in tying steel for concrete reinforcement.

Education

Skills

  • OSHA 510 for Construction
  • Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector
  • Virginia Paramedic certification
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • OSHA Hazmat Technician 
  •   ​NFA Incident Analysis

OSHA 30 for Construction

OSHA 30 for Industry

OSHA 10 for Construction

Emergency Management

Construction Safety

Industrial Safety

Accomplishments

  • Security clearance to work at the Pentagon, and for the Architect of the Capitol in Washington D.C.
  • Served 10 years in U.S. Military- Honorable Discharge

Skills

  • Experienced in welding,and metal fabrication.
  • Automotive machine work
  • Automotive restoration
  • Self contained breathing apparatus repair technician
  • Supplied air breathing apparatus repair technician
  • Bauer high pressure breathing air compressor technician
  • Technician for high pressure air systems 
  • Technician for repair,and calibration of MSA atmospheric monitors
  • Qualitative,and Quantitative fit tester for respirators,and supplied air respirators and breathing apparatus.

Timeline

Entry Supervisor /Safety Specialist

Emergency Training Systems
04.2013 - Current

Construction Safety Supervisor

FDM Safety Services
02.2010 - 04.2013

Machinist

Red Line Performance Machine
11.2004 - 08.2007

Service Technician

Fire Protection Equipment Company
08.1991 - 09.2003

Firefighter/Paramedic

Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
11.1984 - 11.2009

Form Carpenter/Concrete finisher

Lane Construction
02.1979 - 11.1984

Brian L. Chamberlin