Brian Suesens
Ramona,CA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Fire Resource
Contract Fire Resource
06.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage a 6-person module
- Prevention oriented fire watch
- Manage job sites to ensure safety from fire, medical aid, heavy equipment
- Coordinates with utility workers, fire watch personnel, safety officers and team
- Job hazard analysis a HAZMAT and Medical aid coordination
- Appointed HAZMAT & Medical manager
- Working with heavy equipment
- Coordinates with fellow fire watches, utility workers, fire coordinators and safety officers
- Train new employees during the onboarding process
- Continued specialized training for subordinates
- Safety and readiness inspections to ensure quality standardized work performance
- Establish and maintain OSHA compliance
Senior Firefighter- Emergency Command Center Captain
04.2010 - 06.2024
- Performed a wide variety of fire suppression support in a Public Trust Position
- Made initial evaluation of fire situations, determines rate of spread, potential hazards to property and other improvements, suppression method to use, hose lays, deployment of crew, and point of initial attack
- Frequently served as a crew leader and exercise excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to ensure the crews operate safely while completing assigned goals and objectives
- Continuously conducted field inspections and monitoring activities to assess fire scenes, determine effective and efficient suppression operations, and appraise supervisors of developing situations
- Experienced with all tools and equipment used in firefighting operations as well as specialized construction tools
- Actively communicated with U.S
- Forest Service, CalFire, U.S
- Fish Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, California State Parks, Bureau of Indian Affairs, California Highway Patrol, U.S
- Border Patrol, Department of Defense, local municipality fire and law enforcement
- Provided daily leadership, instructed crew members in specific tasks and techniques, distributes and controls work assignments among employees, and assures timely accomplishment of assigned tasks
- Proficient in personnel time recording and following proper business management practices
- Performed hazardous fuel reduction projects which entail thinning, cutting and piling vegetation through use of mechanical means, e.g., chainsaw, etc
- Assist in the preparation of hazardous fuels treatment and burn plans
- Lead in wildland fire safety training and techniques ensuring that all work is carried out safe
- Performed as a Senior Firefighter on a wildland fire engine performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions or climate, fuels, and terrain
- Performed the duties of a fully qualified chain saw operator and chainsaw repair technician
- Performed various aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up
- Performed and directed others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, use of appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and foam application
- Performed prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up
- Evaluated initial fire situations, determined rate of spread, potential hazards to property and other improvements
- Ensured the engine and fire equipment has been kept in full state of readiness for emergency dispatch
- Coordinated multiple prevention programs (The Del Mar Fair Burn Run, The Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival, Smokey Bear school events)
- Instructed fire-based training
- Lead in station HAZMAT handling and fuel mix master
- Lead in station safety inspections
- Performed various tasks on fuels management projects including; tree felling, firing operations, and working with heavy equipment
- Maintained situational awareness and constantly re-evaluating safety in a dynamic emergency scene environment under austere conditions while performing arduous work
- Supply ordering, weather observation, and data collection
- Lead in case studies of tragedy fires and relayed the specifics of the studies using an oral presentation coupled with sand table diagrams
- Coordinated multiple helicopters at one time
- Performed regular maintenance and minor repairs to fire engine
- Independently, or with other crewmembers, carried out specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack
- Performed as module EMT
- Performed as a skilled helicopter crew member
- Loaded helicopter, determined weight calculations, completed crew manifest
- Exited helicopter at ground level in remote areas to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires
- Performed SPECIALIZED assignments such as tree felling, back burn and firing operations
- Utilized a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively MANAGING wildfires
- Operated 4X4, light, medium and crew haul vehicles
- Used maps and compasses to maintain orientation
- Established and maintained COMMUNCATIONS using hand-held, and vehicle mounted radio systems to receive instructions from dispatch, coordinated with other fire units and convey information regarding fire activity to dispatch and fire camp headquarters
- Performed a wide range of duties related to prescribed fire, wildfire suppression and fire preparedness including prevention, containment and suppression of wildland fires
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools including, but not limited to; chainsaws, axes, shovels, pulaskis, mccleods, mark 3 pumps, etc
- Moved dirt, chopped brush and extinguished burning materials by applying water or fire suppressant foam from hoses and backpack pumps
- Patrolled fire lines to locate and extinguish sparks, flare-ups and hotspots
- Prepared fire breaks by removing rocks, mowing, trimming and removing trees and brush
- Complied with SAFETY standards and assigned work techniques to mitigate risk, particularly while on hazardous duty assignments
- Maintained communications with crew members, crew supervisors, dispatchers, and other involved individuals via use of handheld radios
- Conducted regular maintenance and repairs on crew carrier and helitender
- Independently managed mobile retardant bases on campaign fires
- Prevention programs (The Del Mar Fair Burn Run, The Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival, Smokey Bear school events)
- Instructed fire and safety-based training
- Lead in station HAZMAT and fuel mix master
- Lead in station safety inspections
- Performed various tasks on fuels management projects including; tree felling, firing operations, working with heavy equipment, equipment supplies ordering, weather observation, and data collection
- Lead in case studies of tragedy fires and relay the specifics of the studies using an oral presentation coupled with sand table diagrams
- Fastest 1.5 Mile, Los Padres National Forest, Monterey District
- Lead in and supervised multiple “deferred maintenance” construction projects (painting, carpentry, demolition of buildings, and station irrigation systems)
- Assessed numerous situations and made well informed decisions regarding appropriate procedures and fire suppression techniques
- Used problem-solving capabilities and maintained constant safety focus
- Routine effective use of computers and software including fire incident reporting systems and Microsoft Access
- Received Letter of Commendation and “Outstanding” Performance Appraisal
Floor Installer
Murphy’s Flooring
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing various floor surfaces such as carpet, tile, hardwood, and linoleum in both residential and commercial settings
- Measuring and cutting materials, aligning them with walls, and ensuring a smooth surface
- Following blueprints, removing old flooring, and preparing the surface for installation
- Using a wide variety of tools and techniques to create flooring systems that match clients’ specifications
Roofing Technician
A.L.L. Roofing
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Building and repairing roofs
- Choosing tiles, wood shingles and other necessary roofing materials
- Removing hazards from roofs, gutters, and adjacent structures
- Setting up barricades and warning lines
- Performing all tasks necessary for roof maintenance
Education
Skills
- Multilingual (Spanish, Arabic, French, Russian, English)
- Automated Flight Following IROC
- WildCAD-E
- WIMS
- LEAWEB (CLETS for Law Enforcement)
- VESTRA Computer Aided Dispatch
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft 365 Office
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
- OneDrive
- Outlook
- Access
- Publisher
- Share Point
- Teams
Certification
- RT-130 Fire Safety Refresher
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
- RT-212 Fire Chain Saws Refresher
- I-100 Introduction to ICS
- I-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction
- IS-800 NIMS: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- ICS Introduction to ICS
- L-180 Human Factors on the Fire Line
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-131 Firefighter Type 1
- S-211 Portable pumps and Water Use
- S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around
- S-134 LCES
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws
- S-110 Introduction to Wildland Fire
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- S-271 Helicopter Crew Member
- S-260 Interagency Business Management
- S-261 Applied Interagency Business Management
- S-373 UAS Incident Operations
- HAZMAT First Responder Awareness
- HAZMAT First Responder Operations
- A-100 Basic Aviation Safety
- A-103 TFRs and NOTAMs
- A-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment
- A-109 Aviation Radio Use
- A-110 Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials
- A-112 Aviation Project and Mission Planning
- A-113 Crash Survival
- A-115 Automated Flight Following
- A-117 Fixed-Wing Hand Signals
- A-200 Mishap Review
- A-202 Interagency Aviation Organizations
- A-203 Basic Airspace
- A-204 Manned Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
- A-207 Mission Scheduling & Coordination
- A-218 Aircraft Pre-Use Inspection
- A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo
- A-450 Pre-Work: A-450 sUAS Basic Remote Pilot Course
- A-450 Small UAS Basic Remote Pilot Course
- A-454 Small UAS Add-on Course: Anafi USA Line of Sight (ELOS)
- A-456 Small UAS Extended Line of Sight (ELOS)/BVLOS
- (NREMT) National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- OSHA 10 & 30 (Construction)
- OSHA 10 & 30 (General Industry)
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40
- Fall Protection
- Forklift Operator CAL/OSHA
- (CHST) Construction Health & Safety Technician
- EMT
- Wilderness
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR, First Aid and AED
- FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot
- Government Driver’s License (Crew Haul / Medium Duty Trucks, Red Lights and Sirens, Tow Haul Trailer 12,000 lbs.)
Timeline
Contract Fire Resource
Contract Fire Resource
06.2024 - Current
Senior Firefighter- Emergency Command Center Captain
04.2010 - 06.2024
Floor Installer
Murphy’s Flooring
01.2010 - 03.2015
Roofing Technician
A.L.L. Roofing
01.2008 - 01.2010
- RT-130 Fire Safety Refresher
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
- RT-212 Fire Chain Saws Refresher
- I-100 Introduction to ICS
- I-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction
- IS-800 NIMS: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- ICS Introduction to ICS
- L-180 Human Factors on the Fire Line
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-131 Firefighter Type 1
- S-211 Portable pumps and Water Use
- S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around
- S-134 LCES
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws
- S-110 Introduction to Wildland Fire
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- S-271 Helicopter Crew Member
- S-260 Interagency Business Management
- S-261 Applied Interagency Business Management
- S-373 UAS Incident Operations
- HAZMAT First Responder Awareness
- HAZMAT First Responder Operations
- A-100 Basic Aviation Safety
- A-103 TFRs and NOTAMs
- A-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment
- A-109 Aviation Radio Use
- A-110 Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials
- A-112 Aviation Project and Mission Planning
- A-113 Crash Survival
- A-115 Automated Flight Following
- A-117 Fixed-Wing Hand Signals
- A-200 Mishap Review
- A-202 Interagency Aviation Organizations
- A-203 Basic Airspace
- A-204 Manned Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
- A-207 Mission Scheduling & Coordination
- A-218 Aircraft Pre-Use Inspection
- A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo
- A-450 Pre-Work: A-450 sUAS Basic Remote Pilot Course
- A-450 Small UAS Basic Remote Pilot Course
- A-454 Small UAS Add-on Course: Anafi USA Line of Sight (ELOS)
- A-456 Small UAS Extended Line of Sight (ELOS)/BVLOS
- (NREMT) National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- OSHA 10 & 30 (Construction)
- OSHA 10 & 30 (General Industry)
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40
- Fall Protection
- Forklift Operator CAL/OSHA
- (CHST) Construction Health & Safety Technician
- EMT
- Wilderness
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR, First Aid and AED
- FAA Part 107 UAS Pilot
- Government Driver’s License (Crew Haul / Medium Duty Trucks, Red Lights and Sirens, Tow Haul Trailer 12,000 lbs.)
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