Alejandro Rivas
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Army-trained paramedic and firefighter with experience in wildland and structural firefighting, EMS, and rescue operations. Proven leader and team player skilled in high-stress decision-making, public service, and operational readiness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Combat Medic Sergeant
United States Army
05.2021 - Current
- Delivered advanced pre-hospital life support, patient assessment, triage, and stabilization in training and real-world operations, mirroring the emergency medical care responsibilities central to Austin Fire.
- Served as a frontline medic during high-intensity field training, working seamlessly with teams and ensuring continuous medical readiness and safety—demonstrating readiness for emergency response situations.
- Coordinated medical logistics and response for overseas missions, showcasing leadership, adaptability, and effective teamwork under demanding and unpredictable circumstances.
Wildland Firefighter
Groveland IHC
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Served as a sawyer, felling and bucking hundreds of hazard trees and large timber to create safe access and control fire spread.
- Executed fire suppression tactics including constructing fire lines, cutting brush, and eliminating hotspots to prevent rekindling.
- Supported wildfire containment through teamwork, endurance, and situational awareness in high-risk environments.
Volunteer Coach
Los Angeles Police Department
05.2013 - 05.2020
- Mentored at-risk youth through boxing programs, fostering discipline, respect, and motivation to pursue personal and career goals.
- Inspired students to consider careers in public service, including firefighting, while promoting teamwork and physical fitness.
- Provided academic tutoring and guidance, helping students overcome learning challenges and build confidence.
Fire Cadet
Los Angeles City Fire Department Station 89
Van Nuys, California
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Trained alongside firefighters in station operations, apparatus checks, ladder extension, and supervised emergency support tasks.
- Represented LAFD at community events, including the 2015 Special Olympics and Community Emergency Response Team drills, strengthening public relations and outreach.
- Maintained physical fitness and mentored junior cadets, promoting teamwork, discipline, and leadership development.
EMT-B
PRN Ambulance
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided advanced patient care and monitoring during interfacility transports, ensuring safety and continuity of care.
- Assisted on critical care unit transports with paramedics and responded to emergent incidents, including traffic accidents, performing assessments and interventions as needed.
- Maintained professionalism, effective communication, and adherence to protocols while supporting patients, families, and medical teams
Education
NREMT-P -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05-2025
Diploma - Basic Leadership Course
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort Bragg, NC05-2024
AS Degree - Fire Technology
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA06.2017
Skills
- Casualty Triage
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Hemorrhage Control
- Advanced Life Support
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Medical Care
Timeline
Combat Medic Sergeant
United States Army
05.2021 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Groveland IHC
05.2018 - 11.2020
EMT-B
PRN Ambulance
02.2016 - 05.2018
Fire Cadet
Los Angeles City Fire Department Station 89
07.2014 - 05.2018
Volunteer Coach
Los Angeles Police Department
05.2013 - 05.2020
NREMT-P -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Diploma - Basic Leadership Course
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
AS Degree - Fire Technology
Los Angeles Valley College
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