Brien Kiser
Brumley,MO
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter and EMT with extensive experience at Lake Ozark Fire Protection, excelling in emergency response and hazardous materials management. Proven ability to educate the community on fire safety while demonstrating strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. Committed to maintaining readiness and operational excellence in high-pressure situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Lake Ozark Fire Protection
Lake Ozark, MO
08.2019 - Current
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Firefighter/Fire Lieutenant/Fire Captain
Brumley Fire Protection District
Brumley, MO
10.2010 - 11.2022
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure quality standards are met in training sessions.
- Coordinated recruitment and placement of training program participants.
- Developed strategies for responding to emergencies based upon specific scenarios encountered at each scene.
- Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
- Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
Firefighter II
Columbia Fire Department
Columbia, MO
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Emergency response
- Hazardous materials management
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Vehicle extrication
- Crew training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Rescue equipment use
Certification
- Fire Instructor I
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Fire Officer I
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Live Fire 1403
- CPR Instructor
Timeline
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Lake Ozark Fire Protection
08.2019 - Current
Firefighter II
Columbia Fire Department
03.2016 - 07.2019
Firefighter/Fire Lieutenant/Fire Captain
Brumley Fire Protection District
10.2010 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Metropolitan Community College
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