- Backpacking and Hiking
- Road Trips
- Adventure Travel
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as Golf and Skiing
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Woodworking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Playing Sports
- Camping
- Historical Exploration
- Reading
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Outdoor Recreation
- Swimming
- Crafting and DIY Projects
Brian Schmuhl
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional skilled in firefighting equipment operation, emergency medical response, and fire service leadership. Committed to enhancing community safety and team performance through effective training and collaboration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Niles City Fire
Niles, MI
02.2001 - 01.2020
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid response during fires and hazardous incidents.
- Conducted fire inspections and safety assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, maintaining readiness for emergency situations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute effective rescue operations in critical conditions.
- Trained junior firefighters on safety protocols, firefighting techniques, and equipment usage.
- Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced team performance and safety awareness.
- Led community outreach initiatives promoting fire safety education among residents and businesses.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and improve departmental response strategies.
- Advanced firefighting skills through continuous professional development, attending workshops and conferences relevant to the field.
- Improved team efficiency with regular training sessions and drills to maintain optimal performance during emergencies.
- Enhanced community safety by responding to various emergency situations, including fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a crew leader on multiple occasions, guiding team members to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
- Supported fellow firefighters during high-pressure situations by maintaining clear communication channels and offering necessary guidance when needed.
- Assessed risk factors within the community by reviewing building plans and making recommendations for improved safety features before construction began.
- Maintained operational readiness by conducting daily checks on firefighting equipment, ensuring all gear was in proper working order.
- Educated the public on fire prevention measures through presentations and demonstrations at local schools and community events.
- Efficiently extinguished structural fires using specialized tools and equipment designed for specific types of blazes.
- Provided life-saving medical assistance by administering CPR or First Aid until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Engaged in physical fitness activities regularly to maintain peak performance levels required for emergency response situations.
- Collaborated with other first responders to provide comprehensive support during crisis situations.
- Streamlined department operations by assisting with administrative tasks, such as managing schedules and maintaining records.
- Assisted in rescue operations during natural disasters, such as floods or storms, providing aid to affected residents.
- Promoted a positive image of the fire department by interacting professionally with the public and other agencies during calls for service.
- Reduced property damage by quickly assessing the scene and implementing strategic firefighting techniques.
- Conducted thorough inspections of commercial and residential properties for fire code compliance, reducing potential hazards.
- Contributed to fire investigation reports and provided testimony in court.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- 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 scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Grocery Stocker
Martins Grocery Store
Niles, MI
02.1998 - 02.2001
- Implemented efficient stocking techniques, reducing time spent on replenishment tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of products for quality assurance and freshness.
- Developed strategies for managing seasonal inventory changes effectively.
- Led efforts to streamline backroom organization, improving overall workflow efficiency.
Grocery Stocker
Harding's Friendly Market
Dowagiac, MI
06.1989 - 07.1998
- Organized and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and visibility.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize store layout for improved customer experience.
- Assisted in training new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Criminal Justice
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MISkills
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Rope rescue techniques
- Fire service leadership
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Personal protective equipment
- Technical rescue operations
- Search and rescue techniques
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Fire suppression techniques
- Fireground communications
- Forcible entry techniques
- Incident command system
- Emergency medical response
- Fire prevention strategies
- Public education programs
- Fire investigation procedures
- Breathing apparatus use
- First aid and CPR
- Water supply management
- Firefighter survival techniques
- Building construction
- Ventilation practices
- Fire hydraulics
- Leadership and supervision
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire safety
- Firefighting
- Fire suppression
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Medical equipment usage
- Medical response
- Fire pump operation
- First aid certified
- Patient care documentation
- Emergency management
- Fire containment
- Fire prevention
- Firefighting activities
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire department maintenance
- Emergency communications
- Emergency support
- Emergency response procedures
- Apparatus inspection
- Community relations
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Fire response rescue direction
- Emergency response
- Fire inspection investigations
- Community education
- Hose connections
- Trauma assessments
- Cooperative relationships
- Fire inspection suppression
- Fire control
- Medical services administration
- Fire service
- Rescue equipment use
- Fire alarm response
- Burning building entry tactics
- Report preparation
- Equipment evaluation
- Hazard prevention
- Public education
- Fire safety regulations
- Conditions assessment
- Public safety and security
- Triaging
- Medical team collaboration
- Crisis communications
- Fire regulations expertise
- Mass casualty events
- Building containment
- Fire suppression tactics
- Firefighting procedures
- Fire management
- Secure zone transportation
- Alarm response
- Apparatus maintenance
- Fire strategy
- Public assistance and support
Accomplishments
I was awarded a Life Saving Accommodation from Niles City for a water rescue saving an individual from the river
Certification
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- CFI - Certified Fire Inspector
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Building Collapse, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
- Trench Rescue, NilesCity Fire - [Timeframe
- River Rescue, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
- Rope Rescue, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
- Swift Water Rescue, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
- Confine Space Rescue, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
- Auto Extrication, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
- Industrial Extrication, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
- USAR Certification, Niles City Fire - [Timeframe]
Interests
Life Saving Accomodation
Responded to a emergency call for an overturned boat in the river with possible two people caught under bridge. Responded with emergency vehicle. I was first on scene. Assessed the situation. One victim had made it to shore. Second victim was trapped on a log with head just above swift moving water. I radioed I was on scene and was making entry into river. I arrived at victim and extricated victim form the log and swam victim to shore were the victim was turned over to ambulance and taken enroute to Hospital
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
Niles City Fire
02.2001 - 01.2020
Grocery Stocker
Martins Grocery Store
02.1998 - 02.2001
Grocery Stocker
Harding's Friendly Market
06.1989 - 07.1998
Criminal Justice
Southwestern Michigan College