Brandon

Male

Bluff City, TN

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Assistant or Deputy Chief, Safety Officer, EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 16
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Bluff City VFD Bluff City, TN
Years With Department/Agency: 16
Dept. Web Site:: http://bluffcitytnvfd.webs.com
Web Site:: http://www.msha.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Past--Bristol, TN Fire Dept. Worked here about 4 years. Had to leave due to lower back problems.
My Training:: TN Fire Instructor I
TN EMT-Basic
CPR/First Aid/Extrication/EVOC/Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor
Swiftwater/Confined Space/Trench/Rope Rescue
All NIMS Courses (100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800)
Haz-Mat/Terrorism courses
TN Pump Operator III
About Me:: I have been involved in Emergency Services for 16 years. I joined the Bluff City VFD when I was 15, and have held positions from Jr Firefighter to Assistant Chief. I am currently Assistant Chief/EMT. I joined Bluff City Rescue Squad when I was 16 yrs old. My full-time job is Flight Coordinator/EMT for WINGS Air Rescue, based in Johnson City.
Day Job:: Flight Coordinator/EMT--WINGS Air Rescue
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My dad was a volunteer firefighter, so I grew up around it. Always wanted to help people.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping people
Top Issues Facing Responders:: FIREFIGHTER SAFETY!!!!!!