Brianne McComb
200 Couling Cres, Guelph,Ontario
Summary
Community-driven individual with more than 22 years of experience working as a Training Officer, Advanced Care Paramedic and Mentor in the Emergency Services Industry. Possess a strong commitment to any team dynamic, with the desire to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives. Determined and experienced in health and wellness, community education, and strategic initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Captain
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
Brampton , ON
08.2019 - Current
- Solely responsible for the Medical Program. Which includes creating and delivering all medical programs. Educating 557 suppression and support staff. Completing investigations related to medical practice, purchasing and procuring medical equipment, auditing medical reports and working directly with the Medical Director.
- Oversee team of eight Firefighters who are medical shift instructors.
- Develop, deliver and coordinate training programs to meet legislative, municipal and industry standards that result in successful preparation of employees' delivery of emergency care. These programs include Medical, Active Shooter/ASHER, Human Trafficking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, The Working Mind, Public Education, Designated Officer.
- Develop and deliver detailed instructions and on-the-go demonstrations on fire & emergency services training based on learning needs and priorities.
- Develop lesson plans, skill sheet and produce training to meet current and predicted training needs.
- Manage resources and record keeping systems.
- Supervise and evaluate Staff Divisions, Suppression Divisions, Recruit Firefighters as well as other Instructors.
- Evaluate and Analyses both written and practical test results.
- Possess thorough operational knowledge of all types of apparatus and equipment used in the fire service.
- Work directly with the Medical Director, ensuring Medical Directives and Medical Practice are followed at the highest level.
Designated Officer/Technical Lead
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
Brampton , ON
03.2020 - Current
- Technical Lead of the COVID-19 Committee. As a measured response to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services established a committee which was made up of primarily Chiefs. The committee enhanced emergency response, community safety, employee support, internal planning and preparations. Ensuring we maintained a strong alignment with various stakeholder.
- Designated Officer Roles and Responsibilities
- Apply legislation and guidelines relating to control biological hazards and communicable diseases.
- Recognize, assess and control common infectious and communicable diseases.
- Invoke procedures to follow when a worker is exposed to an infectious disease.
Advanced Care Paramedic
Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Region of Peel , ON
01.2002 - 08.2019
- Initiate and utilize therapeutic techniques to manage life threatening conditions, while adhering to protocols approved by the medical director.
- Use critical thinking and sound clinical judgement to effectively manage emergent and non-emergent healthcare situations within the community.
- Create treatment plans for patients by performing organized assessment and intervening in life threatening injuries and conditions.
- Ensure operational quality assurance and ongoing dedication to customer service.
- Comprehensive instructor of both members of the public and allied emergency services.
- Promote conflict resolution while being patient and empathetic.
- Proficient in e-learning, multi- media platforms, Microsoft office and Excel.
- Continued medical education.
- Instruction and mentorship of new paramedics and paramedic students.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Care and Incident Management System.
Paramedic Preceptor
Sunnybrook Centre Of Prehospital Medicine &Peel Regional Paramedic Services
01.2002 - 01.2018
- Use of Global Rating Scale, as validation of an evaluation tool to assess entry level to practice performance, in resuscitation of critically ill patients during Objective Structured Clinical Examinations.
- Audit patient care documentation, utilizing continuous quality improvement objectives, standards of performance, and industry best practice.
- Managed clinical oversight of Paramedic student potential drug and treatment errors.
- Orient student to pre-hospital policies, procedures, and equipment and review behavioral expectations.
- Based on students clinical experience and skill, provide supervision which is adequate and appropriate to assuring effective and efficient learning.
- Provide objective, honest, and complete oral and written evaluations of student, documenting learner's progress toward mastery of program objectives and attainment of entry-level competency.
Primary Care Paramedic
Royal City Ambulance
Guelph
01.1999 - 10.2006
- Adhered to established medical protocols and procedures, as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
- Provided counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk population.
- Continuing Medical Education.
- Experience with conflict resolution mediation with staff, management and public.
Education
Fire Service Instructor Level 2 - 1041
Office Of The Fire Marshall
Ontario Fire College 05.2021
Level 1 - Nutrition & Fitness Instructor
Precision Nutrition
01.2021
Emergency Medical Responder Instructor
Canadian Red Cross
11.2020
Standard First Aid Instructor
Canadian Red Cross
11.2020
Designated Officer
Public Services Health & Safety Association
03.2020
Supervisor Health And Safety Awareness
City of Brampton
Brampton, ON11.2019
Fire And Life Safety Educator Level 1 - NFPA 1035
Office of The Fire Marshall
Ontario Fire College10.2019
Fire Service Instructor Level 1 - NFPA 1041
Office Of The Fire Marshall
Ontario Fire College 05.2019
Firefighter Level 1 & 2 - NFPA 1001
Office of The Fire Marshall
South West Fire Academy 02.2018
Hazardous Material Operations - NFPA 472
Office of The Fire Marshall
Southwest Fire Academy 02.2018
DZ & F Licence
Ministry of Transportation
Region Of Peel01.2018
The Working Mind First Responder
Mental Health Commission of Canada
05.2017
Incident Management System IMS 100
Public Services Health & Safety Association
Toronto, ON03.2017
Advanced Care Paramedic Program
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2007
Paramedic Program
Centennial College
Toronto, ON04.1999
OSSD
North Hastings High School
Bancroft, ON06.1998
Skills
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Detailed documentation
- Organization and Time management
- Program Development and Management
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Adult Education
Affiliations
Fire Service Woman of Ontario
Ontario Hazardous Materials Responder Association
Ontario Association of Fire Training Officers
Volunteer History
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services - Peer Support Team
October 2020 - Active Member
- Provide immediate, confidential support to fellow employees.
- Take an active role in crisis management in the workplace.
- Recognized for listening skills, caring and compassion.
- Take an active role in the well-being of others.
Timeline
Designated Officer/Technical Lead
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
03.2020 - Current
Training Captain
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services
08.2019 - Current
Advanced Care Paramedic
Peel Regional Paramedic Services
01.2002 - 08.2019
Paramedic Preceptor
Sunnybrook Centre Of Prehospital Medicine &Peel Regional Paramedic Services
01.2002 - 01.2018
Primary Care Paramedic
Royal City Ambulance
01.1999 - 10.2006
Fire Service Instructor Level 2 - 1041
Office Of The Fire Marshall
Level 1 - Nutrition & Fitness Instructor
Precision Nutrition
Emergency Medical Responder Instructor
Canadian Red Cross
Standard First Aid Instructor
Canadian Red Cross
Designated Officer
Public Services Health & Safety Association
Supervisor Health And Safety Awareness
City of Brampton
Fire And Life Safety Educator Level 1 - NFPA 1035
Office of The Fire Marshall
Fire Service Instructor Level 1 - NFPA 1041
Office Of The Fire Marshall
Firefighter Level 1 & 2 - NFPA 1001
Office of The Fire Marshall
Hazardous Material Operations - NFPA 472
Office of The Fire Marshall
DZ & F Licence
Ministry of Transportation
The Working Mind First Responder
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Incident Management System IMS 100
Public Services Health & Safety Association
Advanced Care Paramedic Program
Humber College
Paramedic Program
Centennial College
OSSD
North Hastings High School
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