Brandon Rowell's Page

Hometown:

Pensacola, Florida

I Live: (City, State)

DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

It runs in the family. My father was a fire chief and my two brothers are also professional firefighters.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Federal Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast (mighty station 5)

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Military/Federal Response Agency

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency

5

2nd Department Type:

N/A

Other Past or Current Departments:

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida
Munson Fire Rescue Dist.
Private Wildland Firefighter Nationwide

My Training:

FF I
FF II
ARFF Firefighter
Driver Oper Pumper
Driver Oper Aerial
Driver Oper ARFF
Instructor 1
Officer 1
Inspector 1
Hazmat ops/awarness
Hazmat Tech
EMT B
PHTLS
Telecommunicator I/II
Wildland FF National Red Card Holder
Firing Specialist
Single Engine Resource Boss
Chainsaw Specialist

About Me:

Grew up around the fire dept. Its all I've ever wanted to do. I decided to become a well rounded firefighter and enjoy all aspects of the service. After growing up in a volunteer dept I started fighting wildland fires across the United States. I spent nearly 3 years out west and in the southeastern and southern U.S. fighting some of the craziest fires ever. Fighting wildland fires allowed me to attain an Associates Degree in Business while not on the road. In 2002 i decided to come off the road and the government seemed to be the place for me. I've enjoyed working at NAS Penscola for the last 5 years where i've learned a whole new aspect of firefighting.........aircraft. This is especially interesting to me due to the fact that i never was in the military, so this has allowed me to be around some of the most awsome machines God ever allowed man to invent. At the moment i'm currently assigned to a 2005 model Pierce Arrow 65' Aerial at staion 5.....and that my friends is where it all happens. God Bless all firefighters (paid and volunteer) you do your communities an unbelievable duty. Keep up the good work.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding, Updating Equipment to meet todays challenges, and the need for neverending training. OH I ALMOST FORGOT.....FOR PEOPLE ON THE JOB TO BE MOTIVATED TO DO THIER JOB.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

The oportunity to change someones life.