Blue River Fire Dept

05/28/2026

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𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧

Brandon started in EMS in 2021 at the age of 48—and if there’s one thing his path proves, it’s that there’s 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥 that leads to EMS.

Before joining the field, Brandon spent more than 20 years helping others in a different way. From working as a holistic health practitioner, massage therapist, acupuncturist, and herbalist to teaching martial arts and serving as an instructor and clinic supervisor at multiple colleges across Colorado and California- caring for people has always been part of his story.

So… how did he end up in EMS?

After joining Blue River Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, Brandon was exposed to EMS and quickly found himself drawn in.
“Initially, I didn’t think EMS was something I would want to do, but over time it really started to interest me. The science behind the equipment and protocols caught my attention.”

One of Brandon’s most meaningful moments in EMS came when he responded to a patient he had cared for a year earlier following a serious motorcycle accident. At the time, Brandon applied a tourniquet to control life-threatening bleeding. A year later, that same patient recognized him and told him he had saved his life.
“𝘐𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦’𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺.”

When he’s not at work, Brandon is at home with his wife and daughter working around their small farmstead—complete with chickens, ducks, a rabbit, cats, and 3 large dogs. He also keeps busy cutting firewood year-round, gardening, cooking at home, and enjoying backyard bonfires. Before EMS, he grew up mountain biking, snowboarding, surfing, hiking, and competing in national and international full-contact martial arts tournaments.

He was drawn to HCH EMS based on a recommendation from a fellow provider at Blue River Fire Department—and the things that still keep him here: strong company values, in-house training, the rural work environment, and the family culture.

We’re glad you found your way to EMS, Brandon—and even more glad you found your way to HCH EMS. 👏

03/25/2026

Smoke in the area is due to a large controlled burn in the O'Bannon woods. With the wind direction smoke is heading into Washington County.

02/19/2026

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 10
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
115 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
Southeast Illinois
Southern Indiana
Western and Central Kentucky

* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 115 PM until
900 PM EST.

* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
inches in diameter possible
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon
from southeast Illinois into southern Indiana and western/central
Kentucky. In these areas, increasing low-level moisture will lead to
airmass destabilization. Strong vertical shear is in place,
supporting the potential for some of these storms to organize into
supercells. All severe hazards are possible with any supercells that
develop, including very large hail greater than 2" in diameter and
tornadoes. Low-level shear is strong enough to support the potential
for a strong (EF2+) tornado.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles
north and south of a line from 50 miles west of Evansville IN to 50
miles east northeast of Louisville KY. For a complete depiction of
the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU0).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.

02/19/2026

Everyone please be weather aware.

New update just minutes after I posted the last. Much of Washington County has been upgraded to a level 3 with a greater possibility of tornadic activity. A conference call will be held at 11am and the posts will be updated then