Marco Ortiz
Watsonville
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. I have strong leadership, time management, and teamwork skills from years of working in both the emergency services and retail. I am eager to further expand my knowledge and abilities by taking on the role of Fire apparatus engineer with the department
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection
08.2020 - Current
- Responds to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Maintains optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Carry out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Inspect apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Participate in post-incident analyses to identify areas for improvement in departmental policies and procedures.
Volunteer Firefighter
Santa Cruz County
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Promoted physical fitness among team members by organizing group workouts and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits within the department.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Bottling
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Trained new team members in merchandising best practices, ensuring a cohesive approach across the store.
Department Manager
Mi Pueblo Food Center
03.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA07.2016
Fire Academy -
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA12.2014
Skills
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Leadership and supervision
- Radio Communication Proficiency
- Map Reading and Navigation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multilingual Abilities
Certification
CALFIRE
- Basic Firefighter Academy
- Wildland Safety and Survival
CSTI
- Hazardous Materials Operations-Decon
- Hazardous Materials Operations-FRO
FSTEP
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- Control 1,2,3A,3B,4A,4B,6
- Fire Fighter Survival
- Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations
- Auto Extrication
- Rapid Intervention Crew Operations
- I-200
- S-130
- S-131
- S-190
FEMA
- CBRNE Awareness
- IS-100.b
- IS-200.b
- IS-700.a
- IS-800.b
STATE FIRE MARSHALL
SFT ID# 2005-1301
- Driver/Operator 1/A
- Firefighter 1
Additional Licenses
- EMT #E133052
- CPR AHA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Firefighter
California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection
08.2020 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Santa Cruz County
12.2018 - 09.2023
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Bottling
07.2017 - 08.2020
Department Manager
Mi Pueblo Food Center
03.2013 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Cabrillo College
Fire Academy -
Monterey Peninsula College