Roberto Ortiz
South Lake Tahoe
Summary
Dedicated fire service professional with seven years of progressive experience in all-risk emergency response, wildland firefighting, EMS, crew leadership, and operational management with Fallen Leaf Lake CSD Fire Department. Advanced from Volunteer Firefighter to Captain through demonstrated leadership, operational competence, and commitment to firefighter and community safety. Extensive statewide strike team and task force deployment experience on Type 1 and Type 3 apparatus in positions ranging from Firefighter to Captain, including Fireline EMT assignments, structure protection, evacuation support, and all-hazards incident response.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain / Operations Captain
Fallen Leaf Lake CSD Fire Department
South Lake Tahoe, California
05.2020 - Current
Supervise and maintain accountability, preparedness, and operational safety of assigned personnel during emergency incidents and daily station operations.
- Assist with department operational management, firefighter training coordination, and development of departmental SOGs and operational improvements.
- Conduct crew training and mentor new firefighters in radio communications, fireground operations, and emergency response procedures.
- Respond to wildland fires, EMS incidents, rescues, structure fires, and all-risk emergencies throughout the district and mutual aid system.
- Operate Type 3 and Type 1 fire apparatus as well as UTV platforms during emergency incidents and backcountry rescue operations.
- Participate in statewide strike team and task force deployments in positions ranging from Firefighter to Captain.
- Serve on Fireline EMT assignments during extended wildland incidents.
- Assist with evacuation operations, structure protection, chainsaw operations, drafting operations, and firing operations during wildland incidents.
- Conduct defensible space inspections and LE100 community risk reduction evaluations.
- Assist with winter emergency operations involving flooding, snow-load mitigation, roof collapse prevention, and public assistance operations.
- Coordinate with EMS personnel during medical incidents while supervising responding firefighters and operational resources.
- Career progression: Volunteer Firefighter → Firefighter → Engineer → Acting Captain → Captain
- Led emergency response operations ensuring team effectiveness and safety protocols adherence.
Education
Fire Academy -
Lake Tahoe Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
South Tahoe High School
Skills
- Strike Team & Task Force Operations
- Engine Boss (ENGB)
- Fireline EMT Assignments
- Type 1 & Type 3 Apparatus Operations
- Structure Protection Operations
- Wildland Urban Interface Operations
- Backcountry Rescue Operations
- Firefighter Training & Mentorship
- Radio Communications Instruction
- Departmental SOG Development
- Defensible Space & LE100 Inspections
- Fluent in English & Spanish
Certification
- Leadership & Fire Operations
- Company Officer 2A–2E
- Instructor 1: Instructional Methodology
- Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level
- Fire Fighter Survival
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- Wildland Fire Qualifications
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-231 Engine Boss
- S-230 Crew Boss – Single Resource
- S-223 Fireline EMT/Paramedic
- S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- EMS & ICS Training
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- EMT-Basic
- ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Assist with youth fire safety education and public outreach programs.
- Assist coaching youth soccer and mentoring youth athletes.
- Prior work experience in landscaping, residential painting, lumber yard operations, and forklift operations.
- Background in customer service and team supervision.
Professional References
- Fire Chief – Fallen Leaf Lake Fire Department
Relationship: Fire Chief / Department Reference
Phone: (530) 208-6348 - Assistant Chief – Fallen Leaf Lake Fire Department
Relationship: Department Leadership / Supervisor
Phone: (618) 567-1936 - Albert Palaroan Captain – Fallen Leaf Lake Fire Department
Relationship: Captain / Professional Reference
Phone: (530) 318-3402
Timeline
Captain / Operations Captain
Fallen Leaf Lake CSD Fire Department
05.2020 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
South Tahoe High School
Fire Academy -
Lake Tahoe Community College