Raheem Brown
Riverside
Summary
Emergency response professional with extensive background in fire safety and emergency management. Recognized for ability to lead teams through critical situations and implement effective response strategies. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and efficient outcomes. Key skills include incident command, crisis management, and strategic decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Flanders Fire District
12.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Streamlined equipment maintenance processes, ensuring rapid deployment during emergency situations without compromising safety standards.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Firefighter
Flanders Fire Department
11.2021 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
Fire Lieutenant
Flanders Fire Department
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Evaluated personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying individual strengths to match skill sets with appropriate assignments.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Established effective communication channels between command staff and frontline responders during high-pressure incidents, ensuring clear directives and information sharing.
HVAC Technician
Anderson Air
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, leading to repeat business opportunities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and professional service for all HVAC-related issues.
- Improved system efficiency by conducting thorough HVAC equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Recommended appropriate upgrades to clients'' existing systems, resulting in increased energy efficiency and cost savings.
- Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Assisted with special projects or displays as needed, ensuring timely completion and alignment with store goals.
- Reduced out-of-stock incidents by promptly unloading delivery trucks and efficiently sorting received goods.
- Increased overall store cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, and dusting during overnight shifts.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Adhered to safety processes and procedures when stocking store to avoid falls and other injuries.
- Improved store efficiency by accurately stocking shelves and maintaining product organization overnight.
- Supported daytime staff by preparing the store for daily operations with neatly arranged merchandise displays.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
Security
Southampton Youth Bureau
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Human Safety
- Monitored door access and security cameras to provide safety and security of facility.
- Enhanced security measures by incorporating advanced security protocols into domain architecture designs.
Security Guard
American Protection Bureau
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Human Safety
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
Security Guard
Aegis Security Patrol inc
12.2014 - 05.2018
- Human Safety
Education
Bachelor Diploma - Criminal Justice
Brevard College
Brevard, NC05.2019
Regents Diploma -
Riverhead High School
Riverhead, NY06.2015
Skills
- Personnel management
- Emergency response
- Technical rescue
- Fire suppression
- Emergency response procedures
- Incident command
- Fire inspection investigations
- Staff performance evaluation
- Fire department procedures
- Crew training
- Crew leadership
- Incident reporting
Personal Information
Title: Industrial Designer
Timeline
Fire Captain
Flanders Fire District
12.2024 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Flanders Fire Department
01.2024 - 12.2024
HVAC Technician
Anderson Air
06.2023 - Current
Firefighter
Flanders Fire Department
11.2021 - Current
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2019 - 05.2023
Security Guard
American Protection Bureau
05.2018 - 04.2021
Security
Southampton Youth Bureau
05.2017 - 10.2022
Security Guard
Aegis Security Patrol inc
12.2014 - 05.2018
Regents Diploma -
Riverhead High School
Bachelor Diploma - Criminal Justice
Brevard College
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