Benton Brown

Founder

About

I am an experienced emergency response and operations professional with a proven track record of leading teams, managing critical incidents, and delivering results in high-pressure environments. Over the past decade, I have developed expertise in coordinating field operations, mentoring crews, and improving safety and efficiency through strong leadership and clear communication. My core strengths include: • Leadership & Team Development – building high-performing teams, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. • Incident & Operations Management – coordinating complex responses, making quick, informed decisions, and optimizing resources in dynamic situations. • Training & Instruction – developing and delivering training programs that build capability and confidence in others. • Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – working with diverse partners to align goals and implement effective solutions. I am passionate about using my skills to create safer, more resilient organizations and communities. I thrive in roles that challenge me to solve problems, lead teams, and deliver meaningful results.

Country

Canada

City

Edmonton

Industry

Government Administration

Skill

ICS 300, NFPA 472, NFPA 1002, NFPA 1001, ICS 200, ICS 100, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Emergency Services, Incident Command, Incident Management, Stressful Situations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Team Motivation, Analytical Skills, Operations Management, Risk Management, Public Safety

Experience

Founder

Beyond Your Pension

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

Canada

Beyond Your Pension is a financial education blog helping people with defined benefit pensions understand that a guaranteed income floor isn't a finish line; It's a launching pad. I write about risk, psychology, and investing fundamentals.

Firefighter

City of Edmonton

2016-9 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

As a firefighter for the City of Edmonton it is our duty to serve the public during emergency and non-emergency events. A firefighter often has to think critically on how to manage and execute a plan in a dynamic and stressful situation to have a successful outcome. Teamwork and relationships are imperative. As a firefighter you get the privilege to work with and serve a diverse group of people. Firefighters must be adaptable, able to learn quickly and be able to have critical thinking skills in order to be successful.

Wildland Firefighter Crew Leader

Government of Alberta

2010-5 - 2016-8 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada

As a crew leader you are responsible for the safety and well being of your own crew, as well as all of the other crews that are responding to your incident. You are also responsible for the development and execution of a strategic plan to utilize all of the available resources to mitigate the emergency scene.