Brandon Rigaud

Brandon Rigaud has a diverse work experience starting from 2006. Brandon began their career as a Forestry Technician with the U.S. Forest Service, holding various positions and responsibilities related to firefighting. In 2012, they co-founded CrewSense, a company they worked with as a Co-Founder for eight years until 2020.

Throughout their career, Brandon also worked in multiple roles within the fire service industry. Brandon served as a Battalion Chief for the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, starting in May 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Engineer, and Firefighter for the same city between 2012 and 2022.

Brandon has experience as an Emergency Medical Technician with American Medical Response from August 2013 to November 2016. Brandon also worked as an Epic Credentialed Trainer for Asante from February 2013 to December 2015.

Additionally, they held positions as a Product Manager for First Due and Vector Solutions from 2020 to 2022 and 2019 to 2020, respectively. Brandon has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at Rogue Community College since March 2013.

Furthermore, they have been actively involved in the Grants Pass Professional Firefighters IAFF 3564, serving as the Union Vice President from June 2020 to June 2022, and as the Union Secretary from March 2017 to June 2020.

Brandon Rigaud's education history is as follows:

- From 2022 to 2023, Brandon attended Columbia Southern University and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Fire Services Administration.

- From 2015 to 2018, Brandon attended Rogue Community College and earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting.

- From 2011 to 2013, Brandon attended College of the Redwoods for Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), but no degree was specified.

- From 2005 to 2007, Brandon attended Pikes Peak State College for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, but no degree was specified.

In addition to their education, Brandon has obtained several certifications, including:

- Strike Team Leader from the National Wildland Coordinating Group in January 2019.

- Task Force Leader from the National Wildland Coordinating Group in January 2019.

- Fire Officer Certification 1 from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) in January 2018.

- Fire Instructor 1 from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) in September 2016.

- Firefighter 2 from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) in September 2014.

- Aerial Operator from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) in February 2013.

- Engine Operator from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) in April 2012.

- Haz-Mat Operations from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) in January 2012.

- Emergency Medical Technician certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (no specific month/year mentioned).

- Engine Boss certification from the National Wildland Coordinating Group (no specific month/year mentioned).

- Firefighter 1 certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) (no specific month/year mentioned).

- Physician Credentialed Trainer from Epic (no specific month/year mentioned).