Brian Edmund Brush
Objective
Presentation of qualifications
Profile
Motivated and dedicated, firefighter, father, and husband. Committed to a career that matches today’s all-risk fire service, while honoring the history and tradition of a proud profession.
Education
Colorado state University – fort collins, co
Bachelor of Science Degree – Fire and Emergency Services Administration, 2009
REd rocks community college – lakewood, co
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Emergency Medical Service Paramedicine, 2004
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY – STILLWATER, OK
School of Fire Protection Engineering – 72 Credit Hours Fall 1998 to Spring 2001
Current Position
Operations Division Lieutenant (Company Officer), West Metro Fire Rescue in Lakewood, Colorado. West Metro Fire Rescue serves 110 square miles and over 265,000 residents in the Denver Metropolitan Area. The district operates 15 stations with 340 uniformed members and responds to an average of 24,000 calls for service annually.
Professional Experience
leadership and management
2012/2013 2013/2014 FY National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
2010 and 2011 Steering Committee Member for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs
2012 to Present: Lieutenant West Metro Fire Rescue Company 4. Officer responsible for shift operations of a multi-company and heavy rescue specialty station. Operational and administrative tasks associated with supervision of seven line personnel, engine and heavy rescue operations. Additional company responsibilities include regional technical rescue response
2009 to 2012: Lieutenant West Metro Fire Rescue Company 10. Officer responsible for shift operations of a multi-company and dive rescue specialty station. Operational and administrative tasks associated with supervision of seven line personnel, engine, truck and medic operations. Additional company responsibilities include regional dive rescue response.
2009 to Present: Founder and coordinator of Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Coordinated and managed event finances, personnel and activities. The September 11th 2011 memorial event had 3000 participants, raising over $125,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund and the West Metro Fire Rescue Foundation.
2007 to 2009: Lieutenant West Metro Fire Rescue Company 12 and former Company 10. Responsible for shift operations of a multi-company and technical rescue station. Operational and administrative tasks associated with supervision of seven line personnel, engine, heavy rescue and medic operations. Additional company responsibilities include regional technical and heavy rescue response.
2005 to 2007: Acting Company Officer assigned to fill short and long term Lieutenant and Captain vacancies.
training and development
Classroom session Presenter 2011 to 2014 Fire Department Instructors Conference for Fire Engineering Magazine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Instructor for Company Officer Development New Hampshire State Fire Academy 2013
Instructor for Company Officer Development at 2012, 2013 Nebraska Society of Fire Service Instructors Les Lukert Conference
Lead instructor for West Metro Fire Protection District fire ground ventilation classes.
Assisted in the development and implementation of West Metro Fire Protection District Truck Company Operations Training Program.
Contributing author for Fire Engineering
Contributing author for Fire Apparatus and Emergency Equipment Magazine
Contributing author for www.FireNuggets.com.
FDIC hands on training and full conference attendee, 2008 and 2009.
Assisted in development and implementation of West Metro Fire Protection District Standard Operating Procedures, 2006.
Led comprehensive nozzle and fire stream study. Implemented and developed policy and procedure for equipment and operational changes recommended by study results. Distributed final study nationally, 2005.
West Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter of the Year, 2005.
ASSOCIATIONS
2010 to Present: Board member for West Metro Fire Rescue Foundation
2006 and 2007: Trustee for West Metro Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1309.
2006: Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Association Governors Campaign Coordinator. Managed statewide political activities associated with the candidate endorsed for election.
SPECIALIZED ROLES
2011 to Present: Acting Safety and Medical / Incident Safety Officer
2009 to Present: Dive Rescue Team
2006 to 2009: FEMA USAR Rescue Specialist Colorado Task Force 1
2005 to Present: Technical/Heavy Rescue Team
2005 to 2007: Certified Acting Company Officer
2004 to 2007: Certified Acting Engineer
2003 to 2008: Deployable Wildland Team Member
2003 to Present: Colorado State Certified Paramedic
technical certifications
Blue Card
Center for Public Safety Excellence - Fire Officer Designation
Fire Department Safety Officers Association Certified Incident Safety Officer
Incident Command
o IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400,IS-700, IS-800 Fire Officer 1
Firefighter
o FF1, FF2, Fire Control 4, Haz-Mat Ops, Fire Instructor 1, Driver/Operator 1,2 & 3, S-130/190, S-131
Technical Rescue
o Tech Rescue Technician, FEMA USAR Structural Collapse Technician, Swiftwater Rescue 1, Public Safety Diver, Dive Rescue 1
Emergency Medical
o Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, CPR
Employment History
West Metro Fire Rescue – Lakewood, CO
Lieutenant 2007 to Present
Firefighter Paramedic 2002 -2007
Oklahoma State fire service training – Stillwater, OK
Facility Technician and Adjunct Instructor 2001-2002
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT of FORESTRY and FIRE PROTECTION – Sonoma, Lake, Napa Unit, CA
Seasonal Firefighter 1999-2000
FORESTVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT- Forestville, CA
Seasonal Firefighter Operator 1998
FORESTVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT – Forestville, CA
Volunteer Firefighter 1996- 2000
References / Additional Documentation
Professional and personal references will be made available upon request. Any requested certificates, documentation or examples of work will be copied and submitted.
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