Brian Crusoe

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 1996 - Jul 2003

  Performs specialized correctional duties at naval places of confinement including responsibility for the security control supervision support health and care of prisoners and awardees; security operations of sally ports control centers cell blocks dormitories and perimeter security posts; and movement of awardees/detainees/prisoners within and outside places of confinement. Supervises prisoner in a incarcerated setting providing leadership and guidance by instruction and by example. Is knowledgeable of correctional programs and administration as practiced in both the brig and correctional custody unit environments. Has ability to supervise both brig prisoners and detainees and correctional custody unit awardees while applying the level of control supervision and guidance appropriate to each. Performs such other duties as area shakedown strip and frisk searches escorting tool and key control and disaster fire disturbance and riot control. Show less Under close supervision performs all basic fireman apprenticeship functions in engineering areas aboard ship, involving cleanliness, operation, maintenance, and preservation of main propulsion, auxiliary steam or diesel machinery, steam or diesel generators, various pumps, motors, and associated equipment; identifies basic types and components of naval boilers, steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers and shafting, shipboard electric systems, and internal combustionengines; performs routine maintenance procedures. Show less

  • Correctional Officer

    Jul 2000 - Jul 2003

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    Jan 1996 - Jul 2000
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  US Navy

  Feb 2005 - Jan 2010

  Operated and maintained fire fighting, installed sprinkler systems, ventilation systems, and air test equipment and damage control life support devices. Instructed and coordinated damage control parties; instructed personnel in the techniques of damage control and CBR defense; supervised and performed tasks in procurement and issuance of supplies and repair parts; prepared records and reports. Planned and conducted damage control exercises; maintained records and prepared progress reports; supervises training programs; estimates time, personnel, and material requirements; prepares quarterly maintenance schedules. Supervised organizational and intermediate level maintenance and repair of damage control equipment and systems. Planned, supervised, and performed tasks necessary for damage control, ship stability, preservation of watertight integrity, fire fighting, and chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) warfare defense. Show less Enforced detainee camp standard operating procedures, conducted unarmed self-defense, forced cell extractions, restraint application and coordinated all detainee movements. Provided safe and humane care and custody of enemy combatants, collected intelligence for law enforcement and war crime investigations and executed detainee operations missions.Assisted in restraining violent and unruly detainees; monitored detainees’ behavior to prevent crime, conducted head counts to prevent escape attempts and other dangerous activities and wrote incident reports for infractions. Show less

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Chemical, Biological and Radiological-Defense (CBR-D) Operations and Training Specialist

    May 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    Jul 2003 - May 2007

  • Correctional Officer

    Feb 2005 - Nov 2005
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  US Navy

  Apr 2010 - Jan 2016

  Performs managerial and safety supervisor functions in support of Damage Control (DC), Fire Fighting (FF), and Chemical, Biological, and Radiological-Defense (CBR-D) programs. Performs duties as the ship's DC, FF, and CBR-D subject matter expert. Responsible for shipboard DC/FF/CBR-D equipment maintenance. Troubleshoots installed fire fighting systems. Assists the Damage Control Assistant in organizing and training the ship's damage control and fire fighting teams. Plans and evaluates DC/FF/CBR-D exercises and performs as the ship's Assist Gas Free Engineer. Show less Advised how to prepare for, defend against and recover from accidents and natural disasters.Conducted training for nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) warfare defense to include hazard awareness, individual protection and decontamination.Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on NBC defense equipment for over 400 military members stationed at a forward operating Naval Station.Conducted complex scenarios with local fire department and emergency management teams to ensure the highest level of readiness in the event of a disaster. Show less Directed 10 personnel in the training and evaluation of 67 San Diego based U.S. Navy ships with a very successful delivery in training and qualifications for over 9,000 Navy personnel.Applied effective instructional techniques; developed, implemented, and evaluated curricula, instructions, and course supporting materials; conducted in-service training, instructor evaluations and formal course reviews.Directed extensive individual training and learning activities in schools, training centers, and selected reserve units; wrote learning objectives; prepared test items; evaluated instructional materials and results; and counseled students on academic learning problems.Recognized for extraordinary performance of his duties while serving as Damage Control Aircraft Carrier Team Leader, efforts directly contributed to a highly successful certification for Pacific Fleet based ships. Show less

  • Fire Suppression System Manager

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Emergency Management Specialist

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Master Trainer

    Apr 2010 - Jul 2013
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  United Support Services

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Fire Safety Officer

  Direct Support for Southwest Regional Maintenance Center that requires contractors for Fire Safety Program, Fire Prevention and Damage Control Response, this includes the oversight of training sailors on board naval vessels during a maintenance availability.Provides direct support to Environmental Safety and Health Department ensuring all programs and directives are followed. Also supports Southwest Regional Maintenance Center Environmental Safety Department in shipboard investigations and information gathering, casualties, mishaps and maintaining records of all inspections.Managed two ships assigned to an industrial environment conducting daily safety inspections and production meetings keeping accountability of all major ship work, also leads Fire Safety Council Meetings prior to any major changes for ships firefighting capabilities and performing process procedure on contractors to ensure compliance.Plans and organizes periodic fire drills conducted during maintenance availability and coordinates the integration between local and federal fire departments and U.S. Navy ships. Show less

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  Novus Origo

  Dec 2018 - now

  Training and Development Specialist

  Conducts Navy rate training evaluation and support services to include interviews, documentation review and training analysis in support of Damage Control learning for future sailors.Provides technical expertise in the development of software and life game systems for the benefit of the United States Navy and future recruits.

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  IRVINE ENTERPRISES LLC

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  Maintenance Coordinator

  Responsible for the coordination of all maintenance, parts requisitions, and services required to carry out maintenance on Littoral Combat Ships for the United States Navy.Safely executed 9276 Planned Maintenance System checks keeping the USS OMAHA at the highest state of operational readiness in order to support missions for the United States Navy.Led daily production meetings with the Navy and Southwest Regional Maintenance Center while additionally coordinating daily work schedules for over 25 employees and all associated service requests to conduct Preventive Maintenance Availability Visits (PMAV). Show less

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  IRVINE ENTERPRISES LLC

  Aug 2020 - now

  Technical Trainer

  Provides first rate Damage Control training and oversight for all Pacific based naval ships. Coordinates directed with the ship to ensure smooth and effortless review of Damage Control systems and programs.Ensures Damage Control systems and programs are following current references and provides guidance and feedback on how to correct deficiencies in a timely manner for underway critical systems.Mentors junior sailors and helps to mold future naval leaders while conducting deckplate training. Trains sailors on the ability to upkeep equipment and provides troubleshooting techniques.Conducts Repair Locker inventories, thoroughly reviews administrative programs, inspects installed and portable firefighting systems and equipment, and makes recommendations for process improvement. Show less