Joshua W. Piazza
Cameron Park
Summary
Dedicated and experienced firefighter with 19 years of service seeking to leverage extensive knowledge in fire prevention, emergency response, and team leadership to obtain the position of Fire Captain. Committed to enhancing community safety and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
07.2019 - Current
- Maintain optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Conduct training sessions and drills for firefighting personnel, focusing on advanced firefighting techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Respond to alarms and fire emergencies, executing strategic firefighting techniques to control and extinguish fires efficiently.
- Implement fire prevention and education programs in the community.
- Contribute to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
Firefighter/EMT
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2011 - 06.2019
- Respond to emergencies and utilize fire suppression techniques designed to quickly extinguish fires while salvaging as much property as possible.
- Effectively operate pumps and perform other duties as the Apparatus Driver/Operator.
- Inspect and test various types of fire suppression systems, including wet, dry, and deluge systems.
- Provide emergency medical care, including patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring during medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2004 - 02.2011
- Maintained accountability and safety of a four-man firefighting company as a crew chief/lead rescue firefighter while responding to aircraft emergencies, wildfires, structural emergencies, and medical aid calls.
- Aided local fire departments in mutual aid services during structural and wildland fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical aid emergencies.
- Managed manpower, emergencies, and training evolutions as Assistant Section Leader to ensure department effectiveness and the ability to execute all fire and rescue operations.
- Led a team of 12 Marines in a combat environment, ensuring safety and accountability while conducting over 350 reconnaissance and security patrols.
- Developed training schedules and plans as a Marine Corps martial arts instructor, successfully training over 250 Marines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Expertise in fire suppression, rescue operations, hazmat response, and emergency medical response
- Proven ability to lead teams in high stress situations, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration
- Skilled in developing and delivering training programs for personnel at all levels
- Stronger commitment to public education and community service
- Firefighter I & II
- Fire Inspector I & II
- Hazmat Specialist
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Officer I
- Rescue Systems I
- River Flood Operations
- Tiller Operator
- Truck Qualified
Timeline
Firefighter
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
07.2019 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2011 - 06.2019
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
08.2004 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
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