AARON SILVA
Sterling,CO
Summary
Dedicated and motivated firefighter with six years of volunteer and wildland firefighting experience, seeking a Reserve Firefighter position. Experienced in emergency response, fire suppression, equipment operations, and working effectively in high-pressure situations. Strong commitment to teamwork, public safety, and serving the community. Dependable, hardworking, and eager to continue developing firefighting skills while contributing to the department’s mission. Brings a strong work ethic, leadership potential, and a willingness to train, learn, and take on additional responsibilities.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Merino Volunteer Fire Department
Merino, Colorado
10.2023 - Current
- Responded to fire and medical emergencies, adhering to company policies and procedures for effective incident management
- Facilitated weekly training exercises to enhance team skills and preparedness
- Ensured adherence to fire department standards to promote public trust.
- Executed fire apparatus vehicle checks and preventive maintenance to ensure operational readiness
Lead Remote Automation Robotic Technician
Westfalia
01.2018 - Current
- Traveled to customer sites for routine maintenance and emergency repairs on robotic automation equipment worldwide.
- Use of simple and complex tools to complete tasks with the utmost regard in professional quality in a stringent deadline.
- Ensured accuracy in daily work orders to maintain operational efficiency. and expenses with detail and accuracy.
- Collaborated in teams of two or more to meet and exceed client expectations.
Plant Maintenance Technician
Aurora Organic Dairy
Platteville, Colorado
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Performed daily preventive maintenance on plant equipment and responded to emergency repair calls to ensure operational reliability.
- Achieved the distinction of best productive shift for three years while upholding a record of zero accidents across the plant for five years.
- Trained in maintaining wastewater operations, glycol and ammonia systems and boiler upkeep and testing.
- Complete daily reports while providing a detailed end of shift handoff.
Education
Associate's degree - Applied Science
Caltech University
San Diego, CA 08.2009 - 01.2011
Skills
- ICS certifications 100 200 700 800
- EVOC certification
- CPR/AED certification
- First responder certification
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication
CUST
Title: SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Timeline
Lieutenant
Merino Volunteer Fire Department
10.2023 - Current
Lead Remote Automation Robotic Technician
Westfalia
01.2018 - Current
Plant Maintenance Technician
Aurora Organic Dairy
01.2013 - 01.2018
Associate's degree - Applied Science
Caltech University
08.2009 - 01.2011