Brian Badger
King William
Summary
I have been a professional firefighter for 26 years prior to that I served as a volunteer firefighter in the city of Hampton for two years. I obtained my EMT-basic early on in my fire service journey and have since moved up to a National Registry Paramedic.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
York County Fire Department
Yorktown
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised emergency response teams during critical incidents.
- Trained new firefighters on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted fire investigations to determine causes and prevent future incidents.
- Coordinated community outreach programs for fire safety education.
- Developed training materials for skill enhancement and knowledge sharing.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Responded to calls involving hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations, or medical emergencies as needed.
- Evaluated performance of subordinate staff and provided feedback.
Paramedic
Abingdon Volunteer Fire Rescue
Gloucester
07.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions promptly.
- Administered life-saving interventions and medications in critical situations.
- Operated medical equipment and ensured readiness for emergencies.
Senior Firefighter
York County Fire and Life Safety
York County
07.2020 - Current
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Firefighter/Medic
York County Fire Rescue
Yorktown
02.2013 - 07.2020
- Extinguished residential, structural, woods and automobile fires with handheld tools and equipment.
- Maintained supplies and materials on fire and rescue vehicles.
- Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services.
- Prepared reports of fires, accidents and emergencies for accurate transfer of information.
- Presented fire safety presentations for local schools.
Firefighter/Medic
Newport News Fire Department
Newport News
02.2008 - 02.2013
- Provided public safety protection to citizens of Newport News, responding to emergency and non emergency calls such as medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, fires, flooding, water rescues and hazardous material situations.
- Did daily check off of equipment, tools, assisted in maintaining daily station duties.
- Other tasks as required.
Volunteer Firefighter
Hampton Division of Fire/Rescue
Hampton
09.1998 - 10.2001
- Volunteer firefighter responded to emergency situations as needed.
- Participated in Volunteer station takeover days.
- Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services.
Transport
Riverside Health System
Newport News
- Provided interfacility transport as well as hospital discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 05.2025 - 05.2026
EMT-I To EMT -P Bridge. - Paramedicine
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton , VA 05.2023 - 12.2023
Professional Development -
Hampton Roads Fire Officer Academy
01.2019 - 12.2019
Firefighter Training Program certification - Fire
Tidewater Regional Fire Academy
Hampton, VA, USA 08.2000 - 12.2000
Skills
- Emergency response
- Emergency medical assistance
- Fire response
- Marine incident response
- Public relations
- Event standby
- Public safety education
Accomplishments
- Tidewater Regional Fire Academy Graduate
- Obtained VA Dept Fire Programs Instructor I
- Obtained VA Hazmat technician certification
- Obtained VA Chemistry of Hazmat certification
- Obtained VA Advanced Tactical Control Certification
- Obtained VA Hazmat Specialist Certification
- Attended Hampton Roads Marine Search and Rescue Forum
- Attended Hampton Roads Marine Incident Response Firefighting Symposium
- Obtained National Registry Paramedic.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia Southern University
05.2025 - 05.2026
Fire Lieutenant
York County Fire Department
12.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Abingdon Volunteer Fire Rescue
07.2023 - Current
EMT-I To EMT -P Bridge. - Paramedicine
Virginia Peninsula Community College
05.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Firefighter
York County Fire and Life Safety
07.2020 - Current
Professional Development -
Hampton Roads Fire Officer Academy
01.2019 - 12.2019
Firefighter/Medic
York County Fire Rescue
02.2013 - 07.2020
Firefighter/Medic
Newport News Fire Department
02.2008 - 02.2013
Firefighter Training Program certification - Fire
Tidewater Regional Fire Academy
08.2000 - 12.2000
Volunteer Firefighter
Hampton Division of Fire/Rescue
09.1998 - 10.2001
Transport
Riverside Health System