Juan A Contreras Jr
623 McCarran Drive, Imperial,CA
Summary
Insightful Fire Captain with experience and directing a cohesive emergency team with the highest degree of professionalism and respect. Strengths include maintaining an effective team through attentiveness, coaching and discipline. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, response management and fire department policies, procedures, and internal controls. Practical fire experience and extensive training in fire ground operations. Strategic and perceptive with abilities in recruiting, training, evaluating, and developing an effective firefighting force. Expert at motivating staff and overseeing daily operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain/Paramedic
City of Calexico
01.2005 - Current
- Prepare records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies
- Conduct search and rescue operations quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons
- Draft reports of fires, equipment, and personnel
- Inspect schools, theaters, offices, and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures
- Inspect buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards
- Oversee station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration
- Preserve order and discipline among subordinates and give assignments and instructions
- Respond to fire and emergency alarms and evaluate emergencies to direct company operations
- Clean, service, and maintain fire apparatus in condition of readiness and perform general maintenance of fire department property.
Emergency Medical Technician
Gold Cross Ambulance
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Rapidly assess whether life-threatening criteria were present and take immediate action
- Demonstrate high standards of performance, including teamwork communication, and compassion
- Maintain current knowledge of treatment protocols and response requirements
- Interact with patients, families, hospital staff, and the public
- Respond to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely
- Promote team effort when working with dispatch centers, public safety agencies, and care providers
- Monitor patients for changes and review and revised plans accordingly
- Inspect vehicle, medical supplies, and equipment during downtime.
Reserve Fire Fighter
Imperial County Fire Department
03.1998 - 01.2003
- Participated in ongoing training exercises to remain current in firefighting techniques
- Helped with public education efforts on fire safety
- Maintained and updated daily activity and equipment usage reports
- Contributed to fire prevention seminars, tours of fire stations and other public relations Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards, enforcing codes
- Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants; requesting and expediting repairs; verifying repair
- Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms; driving and operating equipment; regulating water pressure; combating and extinguishing fires; rescuing and reviving people
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
- Provides information by completing reports
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, studying publications, participating in scheduled drills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
San Diego State University
720 Heber Avenue Calexico Ca, 9223105.2023
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Imperial Valley College
380 E. Aten, Imperial, CA06.2020
Certificate - Paramedic
Imperial Valley College
380 E. Aten Road Imperial, CA 9225107.2005
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
1001 W Brighton Ave, El Centro, CA 9224306.1997
Skills
- Fire inspection suppression
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire inspection investigations
- Staff performance evaluation
- Budgeting
- Quality control guidelines
- Damage, danger, and loss prevention
- Municipal codes
- Resources allocation
- Personnel management
- Site Inspections
Certification
Certification Examination Evaluator Training - 2019
Chief Fire Officer 3A: Human Resource Management - 2018
Chief Fire Officer 3B: Budget and Fiscal Responsibilities - 2018
Chief Fire Officer 3C: General Administration Functions - 2018
Chief Fire Officer 3D: Emergency Service Delivery Responsibilities - 2018
Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigation - 2017
Driver Operator 1A - 2007
Driver Operator 1B - 2007
Ethical Leadership - 2018
Fire Command 1A: Command Principles for the Company Officer - 2009
Fire Command 1B: Incident Management for Company Officers - 2009
Fire Command 1C: I-Zone Fire Fighting for Company Officers - 2009
Fire Investigation 1A - 2011
Fire Investigation 1B - 2011
Fire Management 1: Management/Supervision for Company Officers -2009
Fire Prevention 1A: Introduction to the California Fire Code -2009
Fire Prevention 1A: Introduction to the California Fire Code -2011
Fire Prevention 1A: Introduction to the California Fire Code -2012
Fire Prevention 1B: Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Special Hazards - 2009
I-200: Basic ICS - 2002
I-300: Intermediate ICS - 2010
I-400: Advanced ICS - 2018
Instructor 2: Instructional Development -2018
Registered Instructor Orientation -2018
RIC Operations - 2009
Timeline
Captain/Paramedic
City of Calexico
01.2005 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Gold Cross Ambulance
01.2001 - 01.2005
Reserve Fire Fighter
Imperial County Fire Department
03.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
San Diego State University
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Imperial Valley College
Certificate - Paramedic
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
Certification Examination Evaluator Training - 2019
Chief Fire Officer 3A: Human Resource Management - 2018
Chief Fire Officer 3B: Budget and Fiscal Responsibilities - 2018
Chief Fire Officer 3C: General Administration Functions - 2018
Chief Fire Officer 3D: Emergency Service Delivery Responsibilities - 2018
Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigation - 2017
Driver Operator 1A - 2007
Driver Operator 1B - 2007
Ethical Leadership - 2018
Fire Command 1A: Command Principles for the Company Officer - 2009
Fire Command 1B: Incident Management for Company Officers - 2009
Fire Command 1C: I-Zone Fire Fighting for Company Officers - 2009
Fire Investigation 1A - 2011
Fire Investigation 1B - 2011
Fire Management 1: Management/Supervision for Company Officers -2009
Fire Prevention 1A: Introduction to the California Fire Code -2009
Fire Prevention 1A: Introduction to the California Fire Code -2011
Fire Prevention 1A: Introduction to the California Fire Code -2012
Fire Prevention 1B: Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Special Hazards - 2009
I-200: Basic ICS - 2002
I-300: Intermediate ICS - 2010
I-400: Advanced ICS - 2018
Instructor 2: Instructional Development -2018
Registered Instructor Orientation -2018
RIC Operations - 2009
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