Brandon's Page

Hometown:

Bluff City, TN

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

My dad was a volunteer firefighter, so I grew up around it. Always wanted to help people.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Bluff City VFD Bluff City, TN

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Safety Officer, EMT - Basic

Years With This Department/Agency

16

Dept. Web Site:

http://bluffcitytnvfd.webs.com

Second Department (if appl.)

WINGS Air Rescue

2nd Department Type:

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years With Second Department/Agency

2.5

Web Site:

http://www.msha.com

Other Past or Current Departments:

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

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Rescue Tech-Sullivan Co Emergency Management Agency

Top Issues Facing Responders:

FIREFIGHTER SAFETY!!!!!!

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Helping people