Sgt. Eric Bruner

• Supervision of engine and truck company
• Command of emergency incidents
• Equipment maintenance and upkeep
• SCBA, Hose, and Ladder testing and records
• Answer emergency incidents, assess conditions, and act appropriately to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent the incident from escalating.

• Excellent track record of success in educational leadership, promoting progressive standards in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Studied Global Educational Leadership through SVSU Gerstacker Fellowship 2016-Cohort member-2019 Selected as a mentor for the 2018-19 Cohort
• Command proven leadership skills which motivate and direct teams to success
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and challenges effectively
• Collecting, analyzing and using data to identify school needs
• Using data to identify and plan for needed changes in the instructional program
• Use of critical thinking to establish a clear focus on

Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.

Drive fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus on emergency calls or at incident scene.

Operate numerous types of rescue, emergency and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as necessary; operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment.

Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facility; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.

Participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations; code enforcement and equipment operation and maintenance; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations; identify, analyze and avoid hazardous and dangerous situations.

Respond to a variety of hazardous materials incidents; to perform defensive or offensive activities which will be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain knowledge and training about hazardous materials.

Study street and occupancy locations in assigned district; study building plans and fire prevention systems in buildings in assigned district.

Assist with transportation of patients to medical care facilities; evaluate the condition of patients and assess pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; determine treatment in accordance with EMT training; maintain contact with medical facility to prepare for patient arrival.

Participate in a variety of activities requiring travel including off-site inspections; respond to incidents on an on-call basis and under emergency conditions.

Provide staff support and assistance as required including a variety of boards; coordinate community workers with work details

Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and access records, information and other various data.

Assist in the snow and ice removal operations and activities.

Conduct fire suppression training classes.

Operate rescue vehicle and related equipment; clean and maintain supplies, materials and equipment aboard rescue vehicles; submit requisitions for additional materials and supplies as necessary.

Prepare emergency medical incident reports regarding patient and incident information.

Perform inspection and maintenance on fire hydrants in accordance with Fire/Emergency Management Department policy.