David Brizzi
Layton,UT
Summary
A highly trained organized and assertive professional with over 20 years of management and leadership experience. Able to independently conduct training courses, deliver support, maintain accurate reports and organization. Strong problem solving and decision making skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Proven excellence in deadline driven and high pressure environments. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A team leader, providing motivation and training by example.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Task Force Leader (T)
Wildfire Defense Systems
Bozeman, Montana
08.2022 - Current
- Briefed and assigned tasks to resources based on objectives, division and group assignments and resource capabilities.
- Received briefing reports and conducted personal observations based on work expectations to monitor progress and performance during operational period.
- Liaised with supervisor to report work progress and resource status, maintain records on assigned personnel and communicate other essential information.
- Briefed task force members on capabilities and limitations of components and adjusted resources as conditions warranted to maximize effectiveness.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Support Platoon SGT HHD 625th Military Police BN
Utah Army National Guard
Springville, Utah
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1,000,000
- Maintain accountability, supervise and evaluate est. 25 personnel.
- Assist in critical readiness training; i.e. physical fitness, weapons qualification, EO, EEO, SHARP.
Owner/Operator
Double D's Tree Service And Snow Removal
Layton, Utah
05.2015 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Trim/prune, and remove trees using various methods; i.e. felling, boomlift and crane assisted.
- Stump removal, primarily by means of grinding.
- Operate heavy equipment, tractors, skidders, loaders, excavators, and vehicle mounted snowplows.
Single Resource Boss ENGB
Wildfire Defense Systems
Sacramento, California
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Operate and maintain Type 5 and 6 engines engaged in fuels mitigation and fire protection in the wildland fire environment. Structure protection and prevention.
- Take responsibility for the safety of the crew and equipment on wildland fire and prescribed fire incidents.
- Train, supervise and evaluate Firefighters.
- Maintain accountability of up to3 personnel. Taking responsibility for their welfare and safety on the fireline.
- Assume responsibility for over $100,000 of equipment.
Single Resource Boss ENGB
Utah Fire Co.
Ogden, Utah
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Operate and maintain Type 3 and 4 engines on wildfire suppression incidents throughout the western United States.
- Maintain accountablity of 2 personnel. Taking responsibility for their welfare and safety on the fireline.
- Assume responsibility for over $100,000 of equipment.
Single Resource Boss ENGB
Alder Creek Fire
Twisp , Washington
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Operate and maintain Type 5 and 6 engines on wildfire suppression incidents throughout the Washington State.
- Maintain accountability of 2 personnel. Taking responsibility for their welfare and safety on the fireline.
- Assume responsibility for over $100,000 of equipment.
Tac Comms Section SGT Spt Co 1st Bn 19th SFG(A)
Utah Army National Guard
Camp Williams , Utah
01.2009 - 03.2020
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $10,000,000
- Maintain accountability, supervise and evaluate est. 10 personnel.
- Assist in critical readiness training; i.e. physical fitness, weapons qualification, EO, EEO, SHARP.
- Lead, train and evaluate soldiers on the use of tactical radio equipment, procedures and unit standard operating procedures.
- Train US Special Operations personnel and foreign military personnel in radio frequency theory; i.e. HF, VHF, UHF, on all platforms; i.e. manpack/personal/interteam, vehicle mounted and stationary, line of sight and SATCOM.
- Conduct training missions in multiple foreign countries, Korea, Japan, The Philippines, Thailand, Kuwait and Germany.
- Conduct combat missions in Afghanistan.
Field Service Technician
L-3 Communications Systems West
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
Owner/Operator
Wasatch Fire Suppression
Roy, Utah
05.2003 - 12.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Managed up to 50 personnel, tracked their evaluations and promotions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily functions.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for the organization.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Operated Type 4 and 6 engines on wildland fire incidents throughout the western United States.
Radio Operator Maintainer SPT CO 1 BN 19th SFG(A)
Utah Army National Guard
Layton, Utah
07.1997 - 12.2009
- Operate and Maintain radio equipment from the battalion level down to individual operations.
- Maintain accountability of equipment valued at more than $10,000.
- Maintain critical readiness; i.e. physical fitness, weapons qualification, EO, EEO, SHARP.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Portland, OR06.1993
Skills
- S-130/190
- S-131
- S-230/231
- S-211
- S-212
- S-290
- S-330
- RT-130
- US Army Basic train
- 25C Radio Operator/Maintainer Advanced Individual Training
- Army Airborne School
- SFAS Special Forces Assessment and Selection
- Army CLS Combat Life Saver
- Army TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Army SOTC Special Operations Target Interdiction Course
- Army SFBCCS Special Forces Basic Combat Course
- 88M Army Motor Transport Operator
- PLDC Army Primary Leadership Development Course
- ALC Army Advanced Leadership Course
- SLC Army Senior Leadership Course
Timeline
Task Force Leader (T)
Wildfire Defense Systems
08.2022 - Current
Single Resource Boss ENGB
Wildfire Defense Systems
05.2022 - 08.2022
Single Resource Boss ENGB
Alder Creek Fire
08.2021 - 10.2021
Support Platoon SGT HHD 625th Military Police BN
Utah Army National Guard
03.2020 - Current
Single Resource Boss ENGB
Utah Fire Co.
05.2019 - 08.2022
Owner/Operator
Double D's Tree Service And Snow Removal
05.2015 - Current
Field Service Technician
L-3 Communications Systems West
01.2011 - 05.2015
Tac Comms Section SGT Spt Co 1st Bn 19th SFG(A)
Utah Army National Guard
01.2009 - 03.2020
Owner/Operator
Wasatch Fire Suppression
05.2003 - 12.2010
Radio Operator Maintainer SPT CO 1 BN 19th SFG(A)
Utah Army National Guard
07.1997 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
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