Brian Gregson
Highly accomplished public safety leader and administrator with 30 years of emergency services experience
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Highly accomplished public safety leader and administrator with 30 years of emergency services experience, transitioning into a civilian safety, EMS, administrative or management role. Proven track record in managing complex operational workflows, technical data analysis, and large-scale incident command systems. Expert in curriculum instruction, objective quality control, grants, procedural documentation, scene security, NFPA standards and safety measures.
Experience
Battalion Chief - City of Vista Fire Department - Vista, CA
- Commanded large-scale emergency incidents, optimizing multi-agency coordination and tactical resource deployment.
- Managed operational departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strict regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw personnel management, including hiring panels, performance evaluations, and progressive disciplinary actions.
- Evaluated complex operational data to update standard operating procedures and train subordinate officers.
Captain / Paramedic - City of Vista Fire Department - Vista, CA
- Supervised daily fire station operations and led a specialized team under high-pressure conditions.
- Conducted regular quality assurance reviews on medical and incident reports to ensure accurate data integrity.
- Mentored and evaluated personnel, identifying skill gaps and implementing structured remedial training.
Engineer / Paramedic - City of Vista Fire Department - Vista, CA
- Managed the safe operation, technical maintenance, and deployment of heavy apparatus and specialized equipment.
- Calculated complex hydraulic equations and operational parameters rapidly under stress.
Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Vista Fire Department - Vista, CA
- Delivered advanced life support medical care and executed fire suppression strategies under rigid regulatory frameworks.
- Maintained absolute accuracy in medical charting and legal incident documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration - Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Paramedicine - Palomar College
