Chris Brown
Ocala
Summary
United States Air Force veteran with four years of extensive expertise and overseas experience in special operations, fire protection, and disaster recovery. Mission-driven and safety focused firefighting professional with vast skills ranging in fire protection, dispatching, emergency response, and crisis management. Adept at developing and executing innovative emergency policies and procedures, combined with knowledge in streamlining workflow and fostering a team environment to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Deployed to a high-pressured environment in Djibouti and served as a liaison to national allies while maintaining highly classified information and conducting effective operations in emergency situations. Hands-on leader, with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to continuously improve fire and rescue operations during emergency cases.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Technician/Dialysis Tech
DAVITA FORT MYERS SOUTH
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment
- Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests
Nurse Extern/Patient Technician
HCA OCALA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Fully Qualified with CPR,Basic Life Support,First Aid Certified,Rapid response
- Responded to an abundant of Cardiac and Code calls able to read vital machines, take vitals, imp-lace catheters .
- Patient etiquette when responding to patients and families,Cleaning patients,washing them, changing sheets.
Fire Protection and Rescue Team Lead
U.S. AIR FORCE 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Fully qualified firefighter, rescue technician and hazardous materials technician. Responded to incidents both on base and in the surrounding community, including the civilian FBO, cargo hubs and pax terminal co-located on the same airfield.
- Received, logged and transmitted administrative and emergency calls for service as a rotational Alarm Room Operator.
- Knowledgeable in the principles and operations of fighting building, aircraft, hazardous materials, wild land (grass, brush, forests, etc.) and miscellaneous fires (cars, dumpsters, etc.)
- Proficient in rescue principles and procedures involving various types of vehicles, structures, tools, and equipment used in rescue operations and to combat fires.
- Educated in alarm center operations; care, use and servicing of portable fire extinguishers; preventive and operator maintenance on firefighting apparatus and equipment; and the principles of fire inspections and investigations
- Executed responsibilities of Firefighter/EMT, Driver/Operator, Dispatcher and Company Officer.
- Received Red Cross certification in standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Trained and certified wing personnel in the full catalog of AHA CPR courses.
Deployed Firefighter and EMT
U.S. AIR FORCE 870TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Trained 20+ Djibouti National Army members on firefighting principles and incident management.
- Operated and drove fire apparatus to include pumper, ARFF and aerial trucks. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude as required in the operation and maintenance of firefighting and emergency response equipment and apparatus.
- Oversaw the department’s Supply and PPE programs; cultivating Excel Spread sheets to log and track multi-million dollars’ worth of Company and Department of Defense property.
- Conducted inspections as well as drove and operated emergency response vehicles.
- Oversaw and ensured proper maintenance of firefighting equipment on a daily basis.
- Efficiently addressed, responded to, and mitigated fire, medical and hazmat emergencies, while remaining alert to fire ground safety for emergency responders.
Firefighter, Driver, and Operator
U.S. AIR FORCE 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Played an integral role in directing, educating, and coaching military personnel on fire safety.
- Proficient in departmental policies, rules, and regulations as well as instructional materials related to firefighting and emergency treatment responses.
- Worked effectively in accomplishing various station chief duties as well as daily station details.
- Maintained, tracked, and stored 3 million dollars’ worth of SCBA equipment and programs.
- Lead an ARFF Vehicle during a fully involved 2000 sq. ft. dormitory fire. Directed the driver to lay down a foam blanket over the structure, which dampened the flames, and cooled down hand line crews in the 120-degree midday sun.
- Conducted approximately 300 company level inspections base wide significantly reducing the demand on the departments Fire Prevention Specialists.
Education
Associates - Radiologic science
Rasmussen University
06.2025
Training - Fire Protection Diploma, 3E7X1
United States Air Force Specialty
12.2017
Skills
- BLS certification
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality control
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) Licensure and Certification
- IFSTA Accredited
- HAZMAT Technician
- State-Certified Firefighter I and II
- Nationally Certified First Responder (CFP)
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)
- Dispatching Operations and Emergency Response Procedures
- Emergency Operational Plan Development
- Firefighting Principles and Techniques
- Departmental Policies and Procedures
- Search and Rescue Operations
- CPR, Basic Life Support, and First Aid certified
- Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
- Public Safety and Incident Management
- Risk Analysis, Situational Awareness, and Disaster Preparation
Timeline
Patient Technician/Dialysis Tech
DAVITA FORT MYERS SOUTH
07.2023 - 01.2024
Nurse Extern/Patient Technician
HCA OCALA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
11.2022 - 06.2023
Fire Protection and Rescue Team Lead
U.S. AIR FORCE 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON
07.2020 - 01.2021
Deployed Firefighter and EMT
U.S. AIR FORCE 870TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY SQUADRON
02.2020 - 07.2020
Firefighter, Driver, and Operator
U.S. AIR FORCE 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON
12.2017 - 02.2020
Training - Fire Protection Diploma, 3E7X1
United States Air Force Specialty
Associates - Radiologic science
Rasmussen University
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