To obtain a permanent position as a Battalion Chief with Ventura County Fire Department, utilizing my 21 years of experience, training and education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
Ventura County Fire Department
05.2021 - Current
Supervises emergency work in responses to fires, hazardous situations, property protection, salvage and overhaul operations according to established policies and procedures
Plans and supervises the maintenance and care of fire station building, grounds, equipment and apparatus to ensure safety and/or operation in accordance with established rules and regulations
Develops, administers, and participates in training programs designed to develop full efficiency and competence in saving lives and property in accordance with established policies
Maintains discipline, determines that rules are observed, and orders are properly executed
Administrator of quarterly Station Bids Cadre
Implemented up to date process for bidding including online bid card submittal, and digital online 'Trello' white board
Recruitment of cadre members to provide robust team and succession planning
Firefighter
Ventura County Fire Department
01.2004 - 05.2021
Suppression and control of building and other fires by operating firefighting equipment in hazardous areas, confined spaces and high places such as ladders
Performs emergency medical treatment at the Paramedic/ALS level on ill and injured persons
Perform company level fire prevention inspections and hazard reduction activities
Performs public relations and educational awareness actions by meeting and speaking to civic and school based groups
Completes routine daily fire station janitorial and maintenance tasks
EMT/Paramedic
American Medical Response Ventura County
01.2001 - 01.2004
Duties included responding to 911 calls, interfacility transfers, equipment R&D, and community service
Camera Operator
Fox Sports
01.1998 - 01.2001
Camera operator on live TV shows including 'Last word with Jim Rome, Fox NFL Sunday, So Cal Sports report.'
Education
Obtaining A Bachelors Degree in Fire Technology
Columbia Southern University
A.S. - Fire Technology, Paramedic Emergency Medicine, General Liberal Arts
Oxnard, Ventura, And Moorpark Community College
01.2006
Certificatesandtraining
Strike Team Leader- Trainee
ICT4
Paramedic Preceptor
Engineer Taskbook
Paramedic License
VCFD Cadres
HR-Personnel Bid/Transfers Cadre Leader
Tablet Command - OP area working group team
Santa Paula Transition Team
Staffing Committee/Telestaff Administrator
COVID Officer and Antibody Testing Administrator
Air Unit Crew Chief
Liquid Fuels Cadre
EMS Training Cadre/Paramedic Preceptor
Contract Negotiations Team
PPE and EMS Equipment Cadres
Firefighter Mentor and Cadet program Coordinator
Timeline
Fire Captain
Ventura County Fire Department
05.2021 - Current
Firefighter
Ventura County Fire Department
01.2004 - 05.2021
EMT/Paramedic
American Medical Response Ventura County
01.2001 - 01.2004
Camera Operator
Fox Sports
01.1998 - 01.2001
Obtaining A Bachelors Degree in Fire Technology
Columbia Southern University
A.S. - Fire Technology, Paramedic Emergency Medicine, General Liberal Arts
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