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Tomas Navarro

Patterson,CA

Summary

A firefighter with 13 years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, and hostile fire events. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Smart and poised with a background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting the public.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter I

CAL-FIRE
Santa Clara, CA
09.2020 - Current
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
  • Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
  • Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
  • Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes.
  • Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.

Volunteer Engineer

West Stanislaus County Protection District
Pattersonville, CA
08.2012 - Current
  • Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
  • Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
  • Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
  • Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
  • Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
  • Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
  • Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
  • Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
  • Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
  • Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
  • Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
  • Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
  • Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
  • Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
  • Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.

HVAC Technician

Service Experts
Livermore, CA
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
  • Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.
  • Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
  • Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
  • Maintained records of all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference purposes.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician -

Abrams College
Modesto, CA
02-2022

Fire Science- Fire Fighter I Academy

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
12-2017

Psychology

Merced Community College
Merced, CA

Skills

  • Alarm response
  • Rescue equipment proficiency
  • Emergency Response
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Medical Response
  • Public assistance and support
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Relationship building and management
  • Public Education
  • Fire department procedures
  • Equipment evaluation
  • First response services

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Firefighter I

CAL-FIRE
09.2020 - Current

HVAC Technician

Service Experts
02.2019 - 06.2020

Volunteer Engineer

West Stanislaus County Protection District
08.2012 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician -

Abrams College

Fire Science- Fire Fighter I Academy

Modesto Junior College

Psychology

Merced Community College

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