Antonio Garcia
Vallejo
Summary
Dedicated and mission-driven Firefighter with over 7 years of experience in emergency response, fire suppression, and public safety operations. Proven ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, with a strong track record of quick-thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork in dynamic, high-risk environments. Skilled in operating complex equipment, conducting safety inspections, and communicating clearly with both crews and the public. Known for professionalism, reliability, and a strong attention to detail. Seeking to bring this background in safety, emergency response, and operational leadership to Alameda Fire Department, where these skills can support the department's mission statement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Calfire, Columbia Helitack Base
02.2024 - Current
- Served as an Operations Supervisor supporting Type I rotary-wing operations aboard the CAL FIRE Fire Hawk (S-70i), ensuring mission readiness and safety during wildfire suppression, medical rescue, and prescribed fire missions.
- Drive and operate a CAL FIRE helitender to support helicopter refueling, water resupply, and equipment transport, including single-point refueling and remote helibase logistics under both routine and emergency conditions.
- Perform operational oversight of daily logistics, ensuring readiness of the helicopter, ground support units, and personnel for rapid deployment.
- Assist with training of new personnel in aviation ground support, helibase operations, and fuel delivery using the helitender.
- Maintain detailed operational records, fuel logs, and maintenance documentation to meet CAL FIRE policy and FAA compliance standards.
Firefighter 2
Calfire, AEU Camino, Station 20
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Supervision and mentorship of seasonal FF1's during incidents and station assignments.
- Quick decision-making in high-stress and rapidly changing situations.
- Utilization of specialized tactics for different fire types.
Firefighter 1
Calfire, TCU
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Performed emergency medical care to patients on incidents.
- Inspected and completed routine maintenance on fire equipment, power tools, portable fire extinguishers and apparatus.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicles and equipment, including supply replenishment following each call.
- Contained wildfires with suppression and prevention strategies, including hoselays and constructing fire breaks.
- Operated a variety of chainsaws and handtools in order to construct hand-line.
- Completed controlled burns and vegetation management projects with team members using safe approaches under ideal conditions.
- Maintained EMS Inventory.
- Updated and maintained station SDS binder's.
- Oversaw fire station's water system, with responsibilities including: Recording operational data and gallonage meter gauge readings on specified forms to assure proper operation of water well pump, monitoring the chlorine injector tank and testing chlorine levels throughout the facility.
- Performed front seat 'Cabby' responsibilities including but not limited to; Navigating to incidents, programming radios, and communicating with ECC.
- Cooked meals for numerous individuals.
- In charge of maintaining hose room cleanliness and presentation as well as ensuring hose packs are adequately packaged.
- In charge of managing rec-fund dues and appropriating money for specific station purchases.
- Ordered fuel and completed invoices.
- Completed MRT Orders.
- Maintained station cleanliness by performing daily sanitary duties.
- Responded as part of a charlie strike team on numerous incidents.
Emergency Room Scribe
Sutter Amador Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Supported ER physicians with medical documentation in order to minimize workload and optimize efficiency.
- Utilized precise and appropriate medical terminology within patient care reports.
- Managed time appropriately in order to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Coordinated with ER staff to accomplish work objectives and assist ER Physicians.
Volunteer Firefighter
West Point Fire Protection District
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Suppressed and extinguished fires.
- Assessed condition of injured victims and delivered skilled medical care.
- Assisted in managing emergency scenes, including traffic control.
- Worked as part of a cohesive team in order to complete objectives and assignments promptly and efficiently.
- Completed detailed patient care reports.
Laborer
Industrial Power Solutions
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Maintained good safety records while transporting crew, equipment, and supplies to job sites using company vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, keeping supplies moving for crew members.
- Installed electrical outlets and fixtures safely and efficiently.
- Verified correct work procedures, materials, and equipment by reviewing plans and blueprints.
- Protected team members by removing hazards and keeping sites clean.
- Minimized delays by maintaining open team communication.
Education
COA Completion Cert -
Calfire Company Officer Academy
Redding, CA02-2024
Calfire FF 2 Completion Cert -
Calfire Firefighter 2 Academy
Ione, CA11.2022
Associates in Fire Technology -
Columbia College
Columbia08.2019
Columbia FF1 Academy -
Columbia College
Columbia, CA01.2019
Skills
- Technical skills
- Resourceful
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Dependability
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Organization skills
Certification
- A-Faller
- Auto Extrication
- C-212
- CALFIRE FFA Completion Cert.
- CALFIRE COA Completion Cert.
- Confined Space Awareness
- CPR
- Damage Inspection Specialist
- Driver Operator 1A
- Driver Operator 1B
- EMT License
- FEMA 700
- FEMA 800
- Fire Control 3B
- Firefighter Endorsement
- Firefighter Survival
- Hazmat FRO
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-300
- Rope Rescue Systems
- Instructor 1
- Hazmat IC
- C-271 (Basic Helicopter Operations)
- C-372 (Helicopter Call When Needed Manager)
- Air Rescue Proficiency
- Company Officer 2A
- Company Officer 2D
- L-180
- S-131
- S-179
- S-190
- S-290
- S-390
- State FF1 Certification
References
- Steve Mote, Supervisor/Owner at Industrial Power Solutions, (209)639-3170, steve@industrialpowersolutions.com
- Bill Fullerton, Chief at West Point Fire Protection District, (209)768-8786, Billfullerton@sbcglobal.net
- Shane Warner, Chief/Instructor at Columbia Fire Academy, (209)768-5150, warners@yosemite.edu
- Renee Henault, Fire Captain at Hermit Springs Calfire Station, (925)698-4962, renee.henault@fire.ca.gov
- Chance Inwood, Fire Captain at Hermit Springs Calfire Station, (209)694-5333, chance.inwood@fire.ca.gov
- Mattley Dell'orto, Fire Captain at West Point Calfire Station, (209)256-3468, mattley.dellorto@fire.ca.gov
- Ryan Buchanan, Fire Captain at Esperanza Calfire Station, (916)217-0786, ryan.buchanan@fire.ca.go
- Bradley Rudolph, Fire Captain at Camino Calfire Station, (530)519-6347, Bradley.rudolph@fire.ca.gov
Timeline
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Calfire, Columbia Helitack Base
02.2024 - Current
Firefighter 2
Calfire, AEU Camino, Station 20
10.2022 - 02.2024
Firefighter 1
Calfire, TCU
08.2019 - 10.2022
Emergency Room Scribe
Sutter Amador Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2019
Volunteer Firefighter
West Point Fire Protection District
08.2017 - 08.2018
Laborer
Industrial Power Solutions
08.2016 - 08.2018
COA Completion Cert -
Calfire Company Officer Academy
Calfire FF 2 Completion Cert -
Calfire Firefighter 2 Academy
Associates in Fire Technology -
Columbia College
Columbia FF1 Academy -
Columbia College