Brayden Porter
Rock Falls
Summary
Emergency Response Specialist experienced in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Achieved operational goals through strong teamwork and effective incident command. Led teams in managing complex projects, developing efficient processes, and aligning efforts with organizational objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City of Rock Falls
Rock Falls, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring rapid and effective fire suppression efforts.
- Conducted regular inspections of fire equipment, maintaining operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises, enhancing firefighting techniques and teamwork skills.
- Developed incident reports, documenting activities and outcomes for post-response analysis and improvement.
Landscaper
Porters Outdoor Solutions
Rock Falls, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented landscape layouts to enhance aesthetic appeal and functionality.
- Planned and executed seasonal planting schedules to optimize growth and visual impact.
- Operated a variety of landscaping equipment for efficient maintenance and installation tasks.
- Trained junior staff on proper techniques and safety protocols for landscaping operations.
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences, ensuring satisfaction with final results.
- Executed planting, watering, mulching, and edging tasks to maintain lawn health.
- Conducted trimming, weeding, and clean-up activities to uphold grounds quality.
- Conducted regular inspections of landscapes to identify issues and recommend improvements.
Heavy Machinery Operator
U.S. Army
Illinois
10.2022 - Current
- Operated various heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Operated skid steer, dozer, HEX, dump truck, scraper, grader, wheel loader, backhoe for various construction projects
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to execute mission objectives while maintaining high standards of safety and performance.
Enlisted Soldier
United States Army National Guard
Macomb, IL
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted in planning and executing tactical operations within diverse environments.
- Trained junior soldiers on operational procedures and equipment usage for enhanced readiness.
- Operated and maintained military equipment to ensure optimal performance during training exercises.
- Conducted regular inspections of personal and team gear to uphold safety standards.
- Ensured mission readiness by maintaining personal weapons proficiency, scoring highly on annual qualification tests consistently.
- Achieved mission success by effectively leading a diverse group of soldiers during high-stress situations.
- Improved team morale by consistently providing clear communication and implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Led security efforts for multiple installations, maintaining a safe environment for all personnel and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive materials.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for various missions, implementing safety measures that minimized potential hazards to personnel and equipment.
- Worked extended hours in various overseas deployments to support mission objectives
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
Firefighter
Dixon city fire department
Dixon, IL
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Responded to emergency calls, delivering fire protection and rescue services effectively.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide fire protection and rescue services.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures.
- Operated firefighting equipment, maintaining operational readiness and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Security Officer
Security Pro Intel, Inc.
Loves Park, IL
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Draft legal citations for documentation, investigate suspicious activity, handle small complaints, Compiled detailed reports on findings from investigations., Monitor activities and report findings
- Conducted regular security patrols, ensuring safety and compliance across assigned areas to deter potential threats.
- Enforced access control procedures, verifying identification and credentials of personnel and visitors.
- Enforced access control procedures by verifying identification and credentials of personnel and visitors to maintain secure environment.
Demolition Crew
Mirror Landscapes
Dixon, IL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Created various landscaping features including patios and gardens, Designed and installed landscaping features such as patios, gardens, and decorative elements using skid steer.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and protocols during all demolition activities.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate demolition tasks and maintain workflow.
- Created various landscaping features including patios and gardens, Patio, Gardens, Decor, pools, skid steer work
Education
S&R - Search and Extraction
Military
Fort Leonard Wood, MO01-2024
National Response Framework - FEMA
FEMA
11-2024
Introduction To Incident Command ICS-100 - FEMA
Emergency Management Insitute
08-2024
Ammo Handlers - Hazard
Department of The Army
Department of Defense10-2022
Basic Operations FireFighter - Fire Science
Basic Operations Fire Fighter
Cherry Valley, IL08-2022
EMT - First Responder/EMT
OSF St. Anthony
Princton Illinois08-2022
AIT - Heavy Machinery Operator
Fort Leonardwood
Missouri02-2022
High school diploma - undefined
Newman catholic highschool
Sterling, IL05-2021
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Fire safety
- EMT experience
- Crisis intervention
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Heavy haul
- Fire equipment maintenance
- Military Experience
- Construction
- Snow plowing
- Landscape Maintenance
- Tractor-trailer
- Machining
- Leadership
- Leadership
- Team supervision
- Supervising experience
- Coaching
- Physical fitness training
- Public safety outreach
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Fitness and agility
- Documentation
- Quality improvement
- Goal setting
- Social work
- Customer service
- Incident report writing
- Team motivation
- Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 6 Soldiers During deployment to a combat zone
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Took Command of several Military operations in combat zones over seas
Affiliations
Specialist | Army National Guard | US
Certification
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training, March 2023 to Present, AED Certification, PERC Card, CPR Certification, Secret Clearance, US&R Extractor Lvl 1, December 2025 to December 2035, Search and rescue operations level United States Army, Driver's License, August 2023 to August 2028
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Awards
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM)
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-EM)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device
Army Service Ribbon
Army Achievement Medals x4
Timeline
Firefighter
City of Rock Falls
03.2024 - Current
Landscaper
Porters Outdoor Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Heavy Machinery Operator
U.S. Army
10.2022 - Current
Firefighter
Dixon city fire department
06.2022 - 03.2023
Security Officer
Security Pro Intel, Inc.
03.2022 - 04.2022
Enlisted Soldier
United States Army National Guard
02.2021 - Current
Demolition Crew
Mirror Landscapes
05.2019 - 08.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Newman catholic highschool
AIT - Heavy Machinery Operator
Fort Leonardwood
S&R - Search and Extraction
Military
National Response Framework - FEMA
FEMA
Introduction To Incident Command ICS-100 - FEMA
Emergency Management Insitute
Ammo Handlers - Hazard
Department of The Army
Basic Operations FireFighter - Fire Science
Basic Operations Fire Fighter
EMT - First Responder/EMT
OSF St. Anthony