Brandon Bucheister
Windsor
Summary
Firefighter EMT known for staying sharp under pressure, leading from the front, and making confident decisions when it matters most. Skilled in fire suppression, medical response, and crew direction with a drive to learn, lead, and elevate the team. Committed to the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District’s core values of service, integrity, professionalism, and community engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Gold Ridge Fire Protection District
Sebastopol
07.2025 - Current
- Delivers fire suppression, emergency medical care, and community safety services while upholding the District’s core values of service, integrity, professionalism, and community engagement.
Engineer/Firefighter/EMT
Monte Rio Fire Protection District
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Operated and maintained fire apparatus, delivered effective fire suppression, emergency medical care, and supported rescue operations while upholding district core values through training, public education, and community engagement.
- Served as Acting Captain on multiple out-of-county assignments, providing leadership, crew coordination, strategic decision making, and gaining experience with AI-supported fire attack during extended incidents.
Firefighter/EMT
Sonoma County Fire District
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided short-term operational support through fire suppression, emergency medical response, and daily station duties. Maintained readiness, assisted with training and equipment upkeep, and supported the district during peak staffing and incident demand.
Firefighter/EMT
CALFIRE - Sonoma Lake Napa Unit
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Served four seasons with CAL FIRE and worked Amador winter positions in Napa County, responding to wildland fires, medical aids, and all-risk incidents while supporting year-round station operations and readiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2012
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2009
Skills
- Problem solving under pressure
- Decisive leadership
- Situational awareness
- Effective communication
- Crew mentoring and supervision
- Rope rescue technician
- Swiftwater rescue technician
- Motorized watercraft rescue technician
- CAL FIRE radio operator (RADO)
- EMT patient assessment and triage
- Apparatus and pump operation
- Structural and wildland fire attack
- Hazardous materials incident commander
- SFT certified instructor
- Certified skills evaluator
- State fire training company officer certified
- ICS-300 and ICS-400 certified
- S-215 fire operations in the WUI
- S-270 air operations certified
- Fire control 4 certification
- Chief officer 3B (budgeting)
- Chief officer 3D (all hazards command)
- Heavy equipment boss (HEQB) task book open
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
Gold Ridge Fire Protection District
07.2025 - Current
Engineer/Firefighter/EMT
Monte Rio Fire Protection District
01.2023 - 07.2025
Firefighter/EMT
Sonoma County Fire District
01.2018 - 01.2019
Firefighter/EMT
CALFIRE - Sonoma Lake Napa Unit
01.2014 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Sonoma State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Santa Rosa Junior College