Brooks Francis

• Responding to incidents involving the release of hazardous materials over the four counties in Western Massachusetts
• Offering technical information, expert guidance and advanced equipment to support local responders
• Perform risk based hazard assessments to analyze the scope of the incident, identify hazardous substances and characterize associated hazards
• Trained for "offensive" actions and employing advanced control techniques

• Research, evaluate and recommend improvements to instructional methods, curricula and materials
• Conduct training programs and learning opportunities for instructors to help them learn new classroom procedures and teaching aids
• Completed special projects adapting NFPA Job Performance Requirements to recruit program
• Supervisor for digital platform used by the Department of Fire Services on Springfield Campus

• Assess active fires and consult with command to devise optimal approach and containment strategies
• Respond to emergency calls and preform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
• Lead team on an array of incidents and exercise considerable judgement in deciding the best way to mitigate situation

• Assist students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
• Collaborate with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies
• Develop and deepen relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote

optimal student learning environments