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Martin Enriquez

Rancho Cucamonga

Summary

Dynamic retired fire captain and paramedic with over 35 years of distinguished service at the Los Angeles City Fire Department, asigned to highly populated and dense communities throught the City of Los Angeles. Expertise includes leading emergency response teams, enhancing communication systems during critical incidents, and optimizing resource allocation to ensure mission success in high-pressure environments. A dedicated educator with a strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement, skilled in collaboration and adapting to evolving educational needs. Committed to fostering positive learning environments through effective instructional strategies and classroom management, consistently driving tangible results and supporting student success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain - Fire Communications

Los Angeles City Fire Department
01.2002 - 01.2024
  • LAFD Fire Communications Officer (2002-2005) - Oversaw land mobile radio and handheld radio maintenance, programming, installation, purchasing, evaluating, and coordination with the Information Technology Section, as well as outside federal, state, and local agencies and vendors.
  • LAFD Tactical Planning and Logistical Support - Coordinate special event planning for emergencies and planned incidents/events.
  • FEMA CATF-1 Communication Specialist (2003-2022) - Responded to emergency deployments for natural disasters nationally, and provided mission-critical support for team members.
  • NWCG Communication Unit Leader, Incident Communications Manager, Dispatcher, and Technician - assigned to wildland fire incidents, overseeing communication unit operations and administrative duties.
  • Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System (LARICS) - Fire Department evaluator for Request for Proposal.

Fire Captain/Paramedic

Los Angeles City Fire Department
06.1989 - 01.2024
  • Leading and supervising: managing a team of firefighters during fire suppression, rescue operations, and other emergencies.
  • Assuming command at fire scenes until higher-ranking officers arrive, coordinating resources, and making strategic decisions.
  • Emergency Response: Responding to fire alarms and other emergency calls, assessing situations, and directing firefighting and rescue efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Managment

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
07-2025

Skills

  • California State Fire Training ICS 300 and 400 Instructor (Taught at LAFD Training Center for TEEX under a cooperative agreement)
  • FEMA All Risk COML Instructor
  • Communication skills
  • FEMA CATF-1 Communication Specialist
  • NWCG Communication Unit Leader
  • NWCG Incident Communication Manager
  • NWCG Communications Technician
  • NWCG Radio Dispatcher
  • Bi-Lingual Spanish
  • Strong communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Class instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Expertise in subject matter
  • Student engagement
  • Recordkeeping

Timeline

Captain - Fire Communications

Los Angeles City Fire Department
01.2002 - 01.2024

Fire Captain/Paramedic

Los Angeles City Fire Department
06.1989 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Managment

University of La Verne
Martin Enriquez