Brandon Thompson
City of Conway Fire Department
Conway,SC
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Strategic fire service leader with expertise in incident command and emergency response. Leads teams to execute safety protocols and manage high-pressure situations effectively. Fosters collaboration to achieve operational goals in dynamic environments. Committed to enhancing team performance and maintaining safety standards.
Work History
Fire Lieutenant/NREMT-B
1 Year 4 Months- Assumes incident command responsibilities and manages personnel, equipment, and operational resources effectively.
- Coordinated fire suppression, rescue, EMS, and emergency response activities, ensuring personnel accountability and safety.
- Provides leadership, supervision, and direction to fire personnel during emergency and daily operations.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated personnel, enhancing professional development and operational readiness.
- Ensure compliance with department policies, SOPs/SOGs, safety standards, and ICS/NIMS principles.
- Oversaw station operations, documentation, and equipment readiness while planning operations and coordinating with other agencies.
Firefighter/NREMT-B
5 Years 3 Months- Responded to fire and medical emergencies, delivering critical care and support as Firefighter/EMT
- Served as Acting Company Officer for Engine and Ladder Companies when needed.
- Work within a team to provide fire and EMS services to citizens of Horry County
- Collaborated with team to provide effective fire and EMS services to Horry County citizens
- Provided Hazardous Materials support on incidents to effectively manage hazardous situations.
Shift Manager
3 Years 6 Months- Managed team of sales associates to achieve sales goals and enhance customer experience
- Counted cash in register drawers at the close of business day at the end of the business day
- Managed daily operations of a team of sales associates of sales associates
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience
Line/Prep Cook
1 Year 1 Month- Executed food preparation for customer orders
- Prepared ingredients for evening dinner service
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen to ensure a safe cooking environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Focuses in Public Health and Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Team leadership
Operational documentation
Hazardous materials response
Records management
Emergency response coordination
Advanced rescue techniques
Problem-solving
Effective communication
Certification
National Incident Management System 300 and 400 (2026), National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800 (2020), IFSAC Fire Instructor I (2023), IFSAC Fire Officer I (2023), IFSAC Firefighter I (2020), IFSAC Firefighter II (2020), National Registry EMT Basic (2020), SCFA Incident Safety Officer (2022), SCFA Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (2020), SCFA Pump Operation I (2020), SCFA Pump Operations II (2020), SCFA Hazardous Materials Technician (2020), SCFA Aerial Operation (2023)
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant/NREMT-B
City of Conway Fire Department
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Firefighter/NREMT-B
Horry County Fire Rescue
01.2020 - 04.2025Read More
Shift Manager
Palmetto Moon LLC
07.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Line/Prep Cook
Croakers Restaurant
05.2015 - 06.2016Read More
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
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Conway High School
High School Diploma
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