Shaun Branney
Rockford
Summary
Dynamic firefighter/paramedic with proven leadership in emergency response and training delivery. Expertise in strategic planning and team collaboration, ensuring effective operations and personnel development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Board of Trustees Member
Rockton Fire Protection District
Rockton
07.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and approved budgets, enhancing financial responsibility and transparency.
- Oversaw policy development, ensuring alignment with state regulations and best practices.
- Approved contracts, leases, grants, and other legal documents.
- Reviewed progress reports, evaluating effectiveness of initiatives and guiding operational improvements.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Rockford Fire Department
Rockford
07.2023 - Current
- Responded promptly to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies, ensuring swift action to mitigate risks.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Documented all activities at emergency scenes in detailed reports to support incident analysis and improve response strategies.
Field Staff Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Intitute
Champaign
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for fire service personnel, enhancing their preparedness and effectiveness.
- Facilitated hands-on exercises to improve practical firefighting skills, resulting in increased confidence and capability among participants.
- Coordinated training sessions with local agencies, fostering partnerships that enriched training quality and community safety.
- Maintained records of student progress and attendance data for each class taught by staff instructors.
- Monitored instructor performance against established standards of instruction delivery excellence.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Cherry Valley Fire Protection District
Cherry Valley
05.2014 - 07.2023
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for fire and rescue operations.
Operations Manager
ATS Medical Services
Loves Park
09.2009 - 05.2014
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures for improved workflow.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated logistics and scheduling for medical staff and equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline patient services.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement.
- Coordinated employee scheduling and training sessions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Rockford06.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- contract negotiation
- policy development
- Contract management
- Labor relations
- Legal compliance
- data analysis
- collaborative planning
- problem solving
- effective communication
Certification
Fire Officer II
Affiliations
Union President Cherry Valley Firefighters Local 4690
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Board of Trustees Member
Rockton Fire Protection District
07.2025 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Rockford Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
Field Staff Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Intitute
01.2020 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Cherry Valley Fire Protection District
05.2014 - 07.2023
Operations Manager
ATS Medical Services
09.2009 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University