Ruben Martin
Windsor
Summary
Experienced Fire Chief with expertise in emergency service coordination and firefighting team management. Strong background in strategic planning, risk assessment, and compliance with safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency, lead teams effectively, and coordinate with multiple agencies. Achievements include successful implementation of training programs for staff development and the creation of a Facilities Master Plan.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief
Central Marin Fire Authority
05.2020 - Current
- Assume full management responsibility for all Fire Authority services and activities including paramedic services, fire suppression, rescue, prevention, training operations, equipment maintenance, fire inspection, arson investigation, disaster preparedness and community education activities.
- Direct personnel in emergency operations.
- Manage the development and implementation of Fire Authority goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within Authority policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
- Recruit, select, evaluate, and promote department personnel; consider, evaluate and resolve employee grievances; implement discipline and termination procedures; develop and promote staff training; develop and implement drug testing and training programs; assist in labor negotiations.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; monitor administrative and support systems relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
- Represent the Fire Authority to other Town and City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain and interpret Fire Authority programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
- Act as, or delegate responsibility for acting as, Privacy Officer in accordance with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures covering the privacy of patient health information; ensure that patient information privacy policies and procedures related to the privacy of, and access to, patient health information are followed.
- Develop and administer the Fire Authority budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
- Act as an information source to residents, businesses, department, City and Town staff, developers and contractors; speak to groups on fire safety, disaster preparedness and other department functions; answer complaints.
- Coordinate Fire Authority activities with those of other departments, other fire departments, and outside agencies and organizations.
- Provide complex technical and administrative support to the Town and City Managers; develop and review staff reports related to Emergency Services issues; present reports to a variety of commissions, committees, boards, and Councils.
- Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Emergency Services.
Fire Marshal
Central Marin Fire Authority
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Organize, coordinate, and direct the activities and operations of the Department’s fire prevention services.
- Ensure the effective enforcement of all applicable state and local codes, ordinances, and regulations governing the prevention of fires and elimination of fire hazards.
- Assures proper and adequate fire protection and conformance with fire codes, regulations, and standards.
- Develops and manages engine company inspection, vegetation management and public education programs.
- Assists in the development of emergency plans, hazard mitigation plans and other local and regional plans.
- Provides other managerial or analytical support to the Fire Chief as assigned.
Fire Inspector
Ross Valley Fire Department
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Manage/oversee the Corte Madera Plan review program contracted with RVFD.
- Manage the Department’s Engine Company Inspection Program.
- Manage the Departments Defensible Space Inspection Program.
- Conduct plan review on new construction and remodel residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborate with land owners, developers, and design professionals with the requirements needed.
- Collaborate with various Town Department Heads to achieve the required Community Fire & Life Safety requirements.
- Assist with and/or conduct plan reviews and perform inspections on NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D Fire Sprinkler System, Commercial fire alarm systems, and pre-engineered suppression systems (commercial kitchen hood systems).
- Assist with/and or conduct State Mandated Fire Life Safety Inspections.
- Assist with, and conduct structural risk assessments in the Wildland Urban Interface.
- Perform a variety of administrative support functions such as completion of forms, and reports.
- Review Operation Permits and conduct inspections.
- Public Education.
Fire Inspector
Marin County Fire Department
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Conduct plan review on new construction and remodel residential and commercial projects.
- Assist with and/or conduct plan reviews and perform inspections on NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D Fire Sprinkler System, Commercial fire alarm systems, and pre-engineered suppression systems (commercial kitchen hood systems).
- Assist with/ and or conduct State Mandated Fire Life Safety Inspections.
- Assist with, and conduct structural risk assessments in the Wildland Urban Interface.
- Conduct vegetation management/defensible space training for our Seasonal Fire Fighters.
- Community Defensible Space education.
- Perform a variety of administrative support functions such as completion of forms, and reports.
- 4291 Inspections.
Paramedic Academy Instructor
Santa Rosa JC Public Safety Training Center
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Instruct paramedic students.
- Manipulative skills instruction.
- Proctor manipulative exams.
- ALS & BLS assessment skills.
Fire Captain
Marin County Fire Department
05.2006 - 01.2012
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Render ALS & BLS emergency care.
- Fire Suppression.
- Supervised fire crew in emergency & non-emergency activities.
- Fire prevention inspections & education.
- WUI hazard assessments/inspections (4291).
- Land development plan reviews & site inspections.
- Worked as a Training Captain.
- Compiled and edited a Regional Fire Training Manual.
- Worked with community leaders on disaster preparedness.
- Preventative maintenance of tools & equipment.
- Firefighter Academy Instructor.
Engineer Paramedic
Marin County Fire Department
Woodacre
12.2003 - 05.2006
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Fire Suppression.
- Render ALS & BLS care.
- Fire Prevention & inspections.
- Operate apparatus in emergency and non-emergency incidents.
- Public Education.
- Preventative maintenance of tools & equipment.
- Firefighter Academy Instructor.
Firefighter Paramedic
Marin County Fire Department
Woodacre
05.2002 - 12.2003
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Fire Suppression.
- Render ALS & BLS care.
- Fire Prevention & inspections.
- Operate apparatus in emergency & non-emergency incidents.
- Preventative maintenance of tools & equipment.
- Public Education.
Paramedic
Sonoma Life Support
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Respond to all ALS & BLS medical emergencies.
- Render care to the sick & injured.
- Worked in a single paramedic system.
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
E.M.T.
Sonoma Life Support (AMR)
Santa Rosa
04.1999 - 08.2001
- Respond to all ALS & BLS medical emergencies.
- Render care to the sick & injured.
- Inter-facility transports.
- Work as an EMT in a single paramedic system.
Auxiliary Firefighter
Santa Fe Springs Fire Department
10.1998 - 04.1999
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Fire Suppression.
- Provide emergency care to the sick & injured.
- Fire prevention inspections.
- Preventative maintenance of tools & equipment.
- Assist with public education.
- Santa Fe Springs, CA
Operations/Sales Manager
Hansen’s Fresh Juices
09.1989 - 04.1999
- Receive & process customer service calls.
- Establish & oversee international accounts.
- Develop & implement company’s S.O.P.’s.
- Supervise delivery drivers & routes.
- Responsible for hiring & training new personnel.
- Supervised shipping & receiving department.
- Azusa, CA
Fire Explorer
Los Angeles City Fire Department
05.1991 - 01.1994
- Respond to all emergencies.
- Assist in fire suppression.
- Maintenance of tools & equipment.
- Assist with salvage & overhaul.
- Los Angeles, CA
Education
BS Degree - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2021
AS Degree - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08.2016
Associate of Science - Paramedecine
Paramedic Academy, Santa Rosa Juinior College
Santa Rosa, CA08-2001
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Santa Rosa Juinior College
Santa Rosa, CASome College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Rio Hondo Fire Academy
Santa Fe Springs, CASome College (No Degree) - Fire Science Program
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Emergency management
- Fire safety regulations
- Budget administration
- Staff training and development
- Interagency coordination
- Team leadership
- Disaster preparedness
- Risk assessment
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Columbia Southern University Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration
- Columbia Southern University Associates Degree in Fire Science
- CSFM Fire Marshal Certification
- CSFM Fire Prevention Officer / Inspector I
- CSFM Fire Prevention Specialist / Inspector II
- CSFM Fire Plans Examiner
- CSFM Fire Officer
- CSFM Fire Instructor I
- CSFM Firefighter I
- CSFM Firefighter II
- NWCG Engine Boss
- NWCG Crew Boss
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Fire Chief
Central Marin Fire Authority
05.2020 - Current
Fire Marshal
Central Marin Fire Authority
08.2017 - 05.2020
Fire Inspector
Ross Valley Fire Department
01.2014 - 08.2017
Fire Inspector
Marin County Fire Department
11.2012 - 10.2014
Paramedic Academy Instructor
Santa Rosa JC Public Safety Training Center
08.2012 - 01.2013
Fire Captain
Marin County Fire Department
05.2006 - 01.2012
Engineer Paramedic
Marin County Fire Department
12.2003 - 05.2006
Firefighter Paramedic
Marin County Fire Department
05.2002 - 12.2003
Paramedic
Sonoma Life Support
08.2001 - 05.2002
E.M.T.
Sonoma Life Support (AMR)
04.1999 - 08.2001
Auxiliary Firefighter
Santa Fe Springs Fire Department
10.1998 - 04.1999
Fire Explorer
Los Angeles City Fire Department
05.1991 - 01.1994
Operations/Sales Manager
Hansen’s Fresh Juices
09.1989 - 04.1999
BS Degree - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
AS Degree - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Paramedecine
Paramedic Academy, Santa Rosa Juinior College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Santa Rosa Juinior College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Rio Hondo Fire Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science Program
Santa Monica College