Michael Esparza
Hemet
Summary
Accomplished Fire Captain with a proven track record at Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, excelling in emergency response and personnel management. Spearheaded initiatives improving firefighter safety and response times, while actively engaging in public education. Expert in technical rescue and fire suppression, demonstrating leadership in high-stakes environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Firefighter
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
06.1998 - 03.2022
- Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.
- Fostered positive community relations through participation in public education events as a representative of the Fire Department''s Apparatus Engineering division.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Collaborated with department leadership to develop policies and procedures for fire apparatus operation, maintenance, and replacement planning.
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Personnel Management
- Technical Rescue
- Fire suppression
- Fire response rescue direction
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Public Education
Certification
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Timeline
Fire Captain
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
03.2022 - 02.2024
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Firefighter
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
06.1998 - 03.2022
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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