Aaron Gonzalez
Houston
Summary
With a distinguished career at the City of Houston Fire Department, I excel in emergency management and leadership, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in hazardous materials handling and fostering teamwork. My achievements include mentoring new firefighters and leading multi-agency collaborations, significantly enhancing emergency response effectiveness and community safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City of Houston Fire Department
05.2003 - Current
- 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 structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Haz-Mat technician Certification
- ICS- 100, 200, 300, 400, 500
- Driver Operator
- Captain Houston Fire Department
Education
High School Diploma -
Corpus Christi Academy
Corpus Christi, TX05-1997
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Fitness and agility
- Emergency response
- Medical equipment usage
- Vehicle extrication
- Emergency scene management
- Emergency medical treatment
- Firefighting
- Leadership and supervision
- Community relations
- Emergency management
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Radio communication proficiency
- Fire pump operation
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Personal protective equipment
- Map reading and navigation
- Fire apparatus operation
- Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Firefighter
City of Houston Fire Department
05.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Corpus Christi Academy
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