Pablo Siguenza
San Francisco
Summary
Experienced Battalion Chief with the San Francisco Fire Department, skilled in fire suppression tactics and strategy, incident command and personnel management. Successfully led multiple teams through critical operations within the city limits and outside the county. Taught wildland firefighting to new recruits and veteran firefighters. Exceptional communicator and problem-solver, committed to fostering teamwork and ensuring safety during emergency responses. Involved in developing incident action plans as well as disaster planning. Member of Disaster Planning Committee, Chairperson of Mutual Aid Committee and member of Health and Safety Committee.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
San Francisco Fire Department
01.2019 - Current
- Upper management level supervisor who commands several firefighting companies( a Battalion) in the performance of emergency tasks including incident scene size-up, assessing hazards, supervising search and rescue, fire extinguishment, ventilation, salvage, overhaul and emergency medical care.
- As a Battalion Chief, I also supervise non-emergency tasks such as preparing the battalion for their tour of duty, ensuring compliance with Departmental policy, fire prevention inspections, monitoring, evaluating and counseling Firefighters.
- Provides training to all members in the battalion and ensure they are current on training materials.
- Additional responsibilities include information gathering, report writing, record keeping and investigations and acting as community liaison.
Fire Captain
San Francisco Fire Department
01.2012 - 01.2019
Supervised fire crews in emergency and non-emergency settings
Fire Lieutenant
San Francisco Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2012
Front line supervisor of fire crews in emergency and non-emergency settings
Firefighter/Paramedic
San Francisco Fire Department
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated ambulances to aid in rescue operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Incident command
- Firefighting tactics and strategy
- Operational efficiency
- Training programs
- Emergency Fire Response
- Personnel training
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Personnel management
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Crew leadership
Accomplishments
*As member of Mutual Aid Committee, created and taught wildland firefighting curriculum to department members.
* As Strike Team Leader, led multiple teams throughout California to provide mutual aid to fire agencies in need.
*Performed as Subject Matter Expert for Lieutenant promotional exam
*Obtained paramedic license as part of first paramedic training program in department history.
Certification
*State Fire Officer
*Instructor for S-130, S-131 and S 190 Wildland Firefighting
*Instructor for Company Officer 2A, 2B and 2D
*Instructor for I-200c:Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
*Instructor for I-300: Intermediate ICS
*Firefighter 1 and 2 Skills Evaluator
*Firefighter 1 and 2 Lead Evaluator
Timeline
Battalion Chief
San Francisco Fire Department
01.2019 - Current
Fire Captain
San Francisco Fire Department
01.2012 - 01.2019
Fire Lieutenant
San Francisco Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2012
Firefighter/Paramedic
San Francisco Fire Department
01.1998 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
San Francisco State University
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