Brian Perkins
Mesa
Summary
Enthusiastic and seasoned proactive firefighter with over 12 years of dedicated service in both military and federal fire departments. Eager to continue leading as a skilled fire mentor and adept team leader, leveraging expertise, training, and a commitment to sustained departmental success/safety. Positioned to drive impactful growth within the fire service by delivering dynamic training, fostering clear communication, and ensuring efficient emergency response capabilities for our respective community. Extremely proud to operate effectively as a cohesive team with DMAFB-F&ES.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Firefighter / EMT
Davis-Monthan AFB Fire & Emergency Services
04.2023 - Current
- Operated as a Captain assigned to A-Shift alongside both civilian & military firefighters providing all-encompassing fire & emergency response services to the patrons onboard Davis-Monthan AFB
- Assisted the Station Chief providing immediate oversight and direction of day-to-day operations at the fire station for A-shift. Directed the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash-rescue trucks; supervised the performance of crash-rescue and firefighting duties at airfields handling complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger).
- As a crew chief, supervised the performance of structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities which may include research and/or large industrial complexes; hazardous materials (HAZMAT) containment and control duties; and/or Basic Life Support duties. Supervised the rescue of personnel and immediate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
- Trained military firefighters in different aspects of fire prevention, EMS, & suppression. Monitored performance to assess additional training needs; Training techniques included a variety of hands-on, literature-based, and computer-oriented tasks that facilitated the growth of crew members.
- Supervised the crew in the performance of standby duty at the station, including maintenance of equipment, execution of practice drills, and performance of fire prevention inspections; Supervised the maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
- Operated as SCBA program coordinator facilitating mask fit testing, completed annual apparatus pump testing, & submitted equipment request inquiries for department. Complied with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures.
Driver-Operator / Firefighter / EMT
Fire Protection and Prevention, Directorate of Operations
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided emergency response services for all patrons within the confines of Yuma Proving Ground's various occupied areas, including Laguna Army Airfield.
- Mutual aid response services provided to incidents located on Highway 95, Martinez Lake resort, local neighborhoods, & RV resort communities.
- Served as operator of fire fighting vehicles e.g., pumpers, crash/rescue trucks, hazardous material response vehicles, mobile water supplier, aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles.
Firefighter / EMT
Fire & Emergency Services Gulf Coast
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided emergency response services for all patrons and citizens located onboard 4 Naval military installations throughout Escambia & Santa Rosa County, as well as routine mutual aid response services for all public communities.
- Operated major motorized firefighting apparatus, exercising a thorough knowledge of equipment capabilities and installation physical characteristics.
- Served as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew responding to emergencies involving fire, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and other protection of life and property.
Fire Station Captain (USN)
NAS Whiting Field Fire & Emergency Services
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed a crew of 4-6 military firefighters and multiple ARFF vehicles in daily Crash-Fire-Rescue operations at various Naval Airfields.
- Aircraft involved a combination of fixed wing/rotary based crafts and involved corresponding quantities of fuel and are characterized by different design features affecting the difficulty of firefighting, fuel spills, and/or rescue.
- Supervised & maintained all critical firehouse operational & administrative tasks (e.g., equipment maintenance record keeping, fuel program management, created training plans, & implemented monthly scheduling of crew members).
Education
Bachelors in Fire Administration & Fire Investigation -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2020
Associates of Science in Fire Science -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04.2018
Skills
- Leadership and Personnel Management
- Firefighter Training Development
- Fire Suppression & ARFF Expertise
- Firefighting Equipment Operation
- Incident Command System
- Emergency Medical Response
- Public Speaking Competency
- Health Readiness Advocate
Certification
- Fire Officer I, II, III
- Fire Instructor I, II, III
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Department Health & Safety Officer
- Hazmat/WMD Incident Commander
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Driver/Operator Aerial
- Driver/Operator ARFF
- Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Fire Inspector I, II
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Medical Responder
- IAFF Confined Space Rescue
- Airport Firefighter
- Firefighter I, II
- Hazardous Materials A&O, PPE, Product Control
- FEMA ICS 400/300/200/100/800/700
- Apprenticeship for Firefighter {United States Department of Labor}
Awards
- Professionally Credentialed Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence | 2024
- Civil Engineering Squadron's CEF Civilian Category I Awardee | 2nd quarter 2024
- Performance Award | Department of the Air Force
-Received 5.0 (Outstanding) appraisal rating resulting in cash & time off awards | 2024
- Navy Achievement Medal | Department of the Navy
-Certificate for honorable tour of duty as Airfield Fire Station Captain from 2018-2020 | 2020
References
- Todd Canale | Fire Chief
Davis-Monthan AFB Fire & Emergency Services
todd.canale.1@us.af.mil | 520-228-4759
- Matthew Kelly | Deputy Fire Chief
Yuma Proving Ground Fire Department
matthew.kelly26.civ@army.mil | 928-328-2295
- Jason Rice | Assistant Chief of Training
Davis-Monthan AFB Fire & Emergency Services
jason.rice@us.af.mil | 520-228-0359
Timeline
Lead Firefighter / EMT
Davis-Monthan AFB Fire & Emergency Services
04.2023 - Current
Driver-Operator / Firefighter / EMT
Fire Protection and Prevention, Directorate of Operations
10.2021 - 04.2023
Firefighter / EMT
Fire & Emergency Services Gulf Coast
06.2020 - 10.2021
Fire Station Captain (USN)
NAS Whiting Field Fire & Emergency Services
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelors in Fire Administration & Fire Investigation -
Columbia Southern University
Associates of Science in Fire Science -
Columbia Southern University
- Fire Officer I, II, III
- Fire Instructor I, II, III
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Department Health & Safety Officer
- Hazmat/WMD Incident Commander
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Driver/Operator Aerial
- Driver/Operator ARFF
- Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Fire Inspector I, II
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Medical Responder
- IAFF Confined Space Rescue
- Airport Firefighter
- Firefighter I, II
- Hazardous Materials A&O, PPE, Product Control
- FEMA ICS 400/300/200/100/800/700
- Apprenticeship for Firefighter {United States Department of Labor}
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