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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Daniel Brand

Orland Park,IL

Summary

Dynamic Fire Department Health & Safety Officer with a proven track record at the Village of Crestwood, excelling in fire safety management and risk assessment. Enhanced workplace safety through policy development and compliance audits, while fostering strong relationships and effective decision-making among team members to improve operational efficiency and safety outcomes.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Department Health & Safety Officer

Village of Crestwood
11.2023 - Current
  • Responsible to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA and ISO regulations.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies
  • Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
  • Reviewed incident reports and maintained documentation for regulatory compliance audits.


Community Driver Part-time

Ozinga Redi-Mix
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
  • Fostered culture of safety and compliance, leading by example and encouraging peers to follow suit.


Driver Trainer

Ozinga Redi-Mix
04.1989 - 05.2019
  • Delivered training programs for new drivers to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas of improvement in driver training curriculum.
  • Evaluated driver performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Coordinated all company and regulatory paperwork.

Fire Captain/ Shift Commander

Village of Crestwood
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Supervised fire suppression operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated incident response strategies during high-pressure situations, improving decision-making and resource allocation.
  • Implemented process improvements in fire response procedures, increasing overall team effectiveness and safety outcomes.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to enhance inter-departmental communication during multi-agency emergency responses.

Fire Lieutenant

Village of Crestwood
05.2001 - 06.2013
  • Supervised firefighting teams during emergency response operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular inspections of firefighting equipment, maintaining operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes for station supplies and equipment, maintaining adequate levels while minimizing waste or excess spending.

Fire Engineer

Village of Crestwood
05.1997 - 05.2001
  • Operated and maintained fire apparatus to ensure optimal functionality during emergency responses.
  • Conducted regular inspections and repairs on firefighting equipment, enhancing reliability and safety standards.
  • Increased team efficiency by training junior firefighters on the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus.
  • Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.


Firefighter

Village of Crestwood
02.1992 - 05.1997
  • Responded to emergency calls, ensuring rapid and effective firefighting operations.
  • Operated and maintained firefighting equipment, enhancing operational readiness and safety protocols.
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.

Education

Fire Service Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
12-2009

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Risk assessment
  • Decision-making skills

Certification

  • Fire Department Health & Safety Officer
  • Provisional Chief Fire Officer
  • Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
  • Hazardous Materials Incident Command
  • Hazardous Materials Technician A&B
  • Fire Prevention Officer I
  • Fire Inspector I
  • Fire Investigator
  • Fire Instructor II
  • Fire Apparatus Engineer
  • Firefighter III
  • NIMS 100,200,700 and 800


Awards & Honors

  • Fire Service Award for Unit Performance
  • 1/24/2008 and 6/25/2009
  • Fire Service Award Honorable Mention
  • 3/25/2008
  • Fire Service Instructors Scholarship
  • 5/2008
  • Letter of Commendation Region 7 EMS
  • 11/15/1999

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Chaired ambulance vehicle purchase,budget $167,000
  • Authored fire station assessment report for proposed new fire station
  • Co-developed several new fire department standard operating guidelines,creating a more efficient and organized fire department
  • Participated on a committee to purchase Pierce Aerial Ladder Truck, budget $800,000
  • Participated on a committee for the installation of a diesel exhaust removal system, budget 74,000
  • Upgraded two cascade breathing air systems to make compatible with SCBA bottles, budget $12,000

Timeline

Fire Department Health & Safety Officer

Village of Crestwood
11.2023 - Current

Community Driver Part-time

Ozinga Redi-Mix
05.2022 - Current

Fire Captain/ Shift Commander

Village of Crestwood
06.2013 - 08.2015

Fire Lieutenant

Village of Crestwood
05.2001 - 06.2013

Fire Engineer

Village of Crestwood
05.1997 - 05.2001

Firefighter

Village of Crestwood
02.1992 - 05.1997

Driver Trainer

Ozinga Redi-Mix
04.1989 - 05.2019

Fire Service Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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