Alexander Melgar
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Firefighter/EMT with advanced expertise in emergency response, fire suppression, and pre-hospital emergency medicine. Proficient in high-acuity patient assessment, trauma management, incident stabilization, and integrated multi-agency operations within complex, time-critical environments. Experienced in risk mitigation, hazardous materials awareness, and operational readiness, with a strong foundation in protocol-driven care, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based emergency management practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
United States Air Force
Avon Park Air Force Range
03.2025 - Current
- DRIVER OPERATOR WHO OPERATES/RESPONDS TO STRUCTURAL , MEDICAL, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCIES
- Managed response efforts to structural medical and wildland emergencies on and off installation.
- Oversaw inspection, maintenance, and operation of diverse motorized firefighting equipment during structural, subterranean, medical, and hazardous material emergencies.
- Facilitated training and mentorship for new firefighters on medical equipment, protocols, hazmat, and firefighting procedures.
- Drives and operates pumpers and wildland vehicles to emergency scenes. Positions emergency vehicles safely according to wind directions, water sources, and on scene hazards.
- Performs Lead Firefighter duties supervising operations when delegated/dictated by the on-scene commander.
- Maintains situational awareness for safety precautions and procedures. Reports all injuries, accidents, or violations to supervisor.
- Performs inspections of apparatus and equipment, monitors fire alarms, operates pumpers, foams and inductors, and functions as Driver Operator who is responsible for efficient and safe operations of fire apparatus.
- Proficient in investigating alarm activations; FM200, Co2, and deluge systems.
- Ability to perform BLS/first aid to medical patients while operating medical equipment such as AEDs, direct pressure, and backboards.
- Instructs proficiency training for firefighters in pump operations, driver training, and equipment operations.
- Certifies that any violation that occurs will not result in traumatic injury, death, or damage to government property.
- MANAGES SCBA PROGRAM FOR DEPARTMENT
- Perform annual flow testing for all department SCBA packs and masks to maintain departmental compliance.
- Inventory, itemize, and track all department SCBA equipment.
- Properly service and maintain all SCBA equipment for potential deficiencies, damage, or out-of-service parts.
- Train current and new personnel on proper use of SCBA equipment to include donning/doffing, function checks, and care/use.
- Supervisor: Eric Skinner (719-659-9547)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Driver Operator
United State Air Force
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2023 - 03.2025
- DRIVER OPERATOR WHO OPERATES/RESPONDS TO STRUCTURAL/SUBTERRANEAN, MEDICAL, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCIES
- Responds to structural/subterranean, medical, and wildland emergencies both on and off the installation.
- Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and operating a wide array of motorized firefighting equipment while operating/responding to structural/subterranean, medical, and hazardous material/WMD emergencies.
- Experienced in subterranean firefighting and unique challenges of water supply and ventilation within the subterranean complex.
- Trains and mentors new firefighters on medical equipment and protocols, HAZMAT and firefighting procedures ensuring early completion of their rookie books.
- Drives and operates pumpers and wildland vehicles to emergency scenes. Positions emergency vehicles safely according to wind directions, water sources, and on scene hazards.
- Performs Lead Firefighter duties supervising operations when delegated/dictated by the on-scene commander.
- Maintains situational awareness for safety precautions and procedures. Reports all injuries, accidents, or violations to supervisor.
- Performs inspections of apparatus and equipment, monitors fire alarms, operates pumpers, foams and inductors, and functions as Driver Operator who is responsible for efficient and safe operations of fire apparatus.
- Proficient in investigating alarm activations; FM200, Co2, and deluge systems.
- Ability to perform BLS/first aid to medical patients while operating medical equipment such as AEDs, direct pressure, and backboards.
- Instructs proficiency training for firefighters in pump operations, driver training, and equipment operations.
- Certifies that any violation that occurs will not result in traumatic injury, death, or damage to government property.
- MANAGES SCBA PROGRAM FOR DEPARTMENT
- Perform annual flow testing for all department SCBA packs and masks to maintain departmental compliance.
- Inventory, itemize, and track all department SCBA equipment.
- Properly service and maintain all SCBA equipment for potential deficiencies, damage, or out-of-service parts.
- Train current and new personnel on proper use of SCBA equipment to include donning/doffing, function checks, and care/use.
- Supervisor: Eric Skinner (719-659-9547)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Lead Firefighter
United States Air Force
Patrick SFB, FL
05.2022 - 04.2023
- LEAD FIREFIGHTER (CREW CHIEF) FOR SHIFT PERSONNEL
- Responsible for supervising four crew members of a major firefighting vehicle during emergency responses.
- Lead firefighter crew on assigned pumper, rescue, or ARFF apparatus to structural, ARFF, wildland, confined space, HAZMAT, rescue, or medical emergencies with the goal to eliminate hazards, mitigate danger, and provide medical patient care.
- Tasked to coordinate crew activities, transmitting strategies, tactics, and directives to produce the necessary speed and accuracy to rescue victims, extricate trapped victims, confine, control, suppress, and mitigate emergencies.
- Demonstrated the ability to direct and manage activities of my assigned crew without supervision, to accomplish tasks, details, and assignments in a safe timely manner.
- Performed firefighting duties at airfields handling aircraft carrying large volumes of fuel, conventional and sometimes nuclear weapons, or highly flammable or explosive cargo; or handling a large number of ammunitions with high crash or fire potential.
- Perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
- Proficient in BLS patient care to include using equipment/techniques such as tourniquets, AEDs, and direct pressure to minimize further patient injuries.
- Conducts emergency procedures and protocols by providing advanced or in-depth patients assessments.
- Instructs training for Journeyman Firefighters daily to stay proficient, skilled, and meet fire certification requirements.
- MANAGES HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAM FOR DEPARTMENT
- Performed pre-planning identifications and building walkthroughs to identify new or existing hazards which may require modification of the Fire Prevention/Protection Program or type of response to an alarm.
- Document changes and new findings in the Pre-Fire Plan Program.
- Responsible for monitoring/ordering HAZMAT equipment once shortfalls occur. Coordinates and conducts HAZMAT suit testing for both Patrick/Cape Canaveral Fire Departments annually.
- Supervisor: Jordan Schraner (850-533-5341)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
NCOIC Emergency Communications Center
United States Air Force
Patrick SFB, FL
05.2021 - 05.2022
- SECTION MANAGER FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
- Managed multiple personnel to include overseeing annual communications center’s schedule, updating and implementing standard operating guides, preforming maintenance on all alarm equipment.
- Operated/conducted preventative maintenance and inspections on emergency communications, reporting and receiving assets.
- Provided 24-hour fire safety coverage for all base personnel and their families, assigned aircraft and buildings.
- Received emergency calls, reports, standbys, service requests and administrative call/queries.
- Received calls for vital response information, alerts and dispatched firefighting crews, recorded data, relayed pertinent facts to emergency responders and support agencies.
- Operated/conducted preventative maintenance and inspections on emergency communications, reporting, and receiving assets.
- Supervisor: Daniel Howard (765-409-6338)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Driver Operator
United States Air Force
Patrick SFB, FL
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring safety and compliance with military protocols.
- Trained junior firefighters on equipment usage and firefighting techniques.
- Executed routine inspections of fire safety equipment to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented training exercises to enhance team performance under pressure.
Firefighter
United States Air Force
Patrick SFB, FL
11.2017 - 03.2019
- SERVES AS PRIMARY FIREFIGHTER IN FIRE-CRASH-RESCUE OPERATIONS.
- Responds to all station and mutual aid alarms. Responded to emergencies performing as a handlineman on assigned ARFF crash and structural vehicles.
- Assisted in the operational check, daily vehicle inspections, and functional test of mounted equipment.
- Responds with crew and equipment to aircraft, structural, confined space rescue and hazardous materials emergencies to mitigate/eliminate the hazards.
- Provide assistance as a HAZMAT technician when responding to HAZMAT emergencies.
- Performs firefighting duties as a crewmember by determining the nature and extent of the fire, the appropriate action required, laying and connecting hoses, operating hydrants, utilizing ladders, directing fire streams, operating firefighting equipment, ventilating burning buildings, performing evacuations and rescues, and administering appropriate emergency treatment.
- Operates handlines to suppress fires, protect exposures, and prevent property loss.
- Mitigates fires by cooling munitions, ammo, and weapons with handlines.
- Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities including large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities.
- Performs crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.
- Conducts preventative maintenance for firefighting equipment to include successful operation and function checks.
- Provided initial basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques during all types of medical emergencies to include rescue and extrication, while alleviating and mitigating further injuries to patients.
- Supervisor: Joshua Brown (315-766-0690)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Police Officer
Wrightsville Beach Police Department
Wrightsville Beach, NC
02.2016 - 02.2017
- RESPONDS TO CALLS INCLUDING MEDICAL AND CRIMINAL EMERGENCIES
- Responsible for protection of life and property, prevention of crimes, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances.
- Provides general public assistance involving non-criminal activities such as traffic accidents, street hazards, and other potential problems and hazards requiring law enforcement intervention; and collaborates with the community in addressing problems.
- Patrols and responds to a variety of criminal activities requiring law enforcement, intervention such as homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, vice and narcotics related activities, crimes by and against juveniles, and other crimes; evaluates situation and determines the most appropriate course of action.
- Pursues or apprehends suspects and criminals; makes arrests which may involve physically restraining or subduing individual(s) and possible use of deadly force; interviews and interrogates victims, witnesses, suspects, and other contact persons; and protects the crime scene for processing; and processes suspects.
- Performs administrative duties in law enforcement, planning, and operations including preparing and presenting court testimony; training; maintaining associated case files; preparing and completing forms, narrative reports, and correspondence.
- Evaluates and responds quickly to situations in a firm and tactful manner while using integrity. Diffuses emotional situations and offers solutions.
- Supervisor: Jimmy Rich (910-389-4082)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Post University
Waterbury, CTAssociate's degree - Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force
Gunter AFB, AL, United States01.2021
Bachelor's degree - Criminology, Sociology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC, United States07.2012
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Hoggard High School
Wilmington, NC, United States05.2008
Skills
- Monitored patient conditions and delivered timely interventions to maintain optimal health standards
- Completed CMC Rope Rescue I/II certification, equipping with essential knowledge for effective rescue techniques and procedures
- Maintained CPR qualification with American Red Cross, demonstrating commitment to health and safety standards
- Facilitated data entry and management processes for EMR systems, supporting national registry objectives
- Finalized NREMT courses and organized test dates to facilitate timely certification process
- Achieved timely project completion through effective team collaboration Drove project success by optimizing resource allocation and communication Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes
- Conducted detailed assessments of aircraft familiarization and egress procedures, emphasizing critical safety protocols and operational efficiency
- Executed C-130 flight operations with 7 years of specialized knowledge, contributing to effective air mobility
- Executed maintenance and operational procedures for HH-60 helicopters over a span of 7 years
- Demonstrated proficiency in UH-1 helicopter operations over a 7-year career, focusing on safety and efficiency
- Achieved timely processing of government vehicle licenses through effective coordination with regulatory agencies
- Achieved project completion ahead of deadlines by effectively managing team dynamics and training
- Oversaw project timelines and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and meet deliverables
- Coordinated resources and schedules to optimize project efficiency and effectiveness
Certification
Firefighter I November 1, 2017 IFSAC #2161927 Firefighter II November 1, 2017 IFSAC #2161928 Airport Firefighter November 1, 2017 IFSAC #2161929 Hazardous Materials Awareness November 1, 2017 IFSAC #2161925 Hazardous Materials Operations November 1, 2017 IFSAC #2161926 HazMat Ops-Personal Protective Equipment November 1, 2017 IFSAC #2161926 HazMat Ops-Product Control November 1, 2017 IFSAC #2161926 Driver/Operator Pumper March 29, 2017 IFSAC #2175584 Driver/Operator ARFF August 2, 2018 IFSAC #2183777 Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply November 7, 2018 IFSAC #2189470 Public Telecommunicator II December 18, 2019 IFSAC #2381386 Public Telecommunicator I January 30, 2020 IFSAC #2296224 Fire Instructor I June 8, 2020 IFSAC #2393271 Incident Command System 300 December 11, 2020 Incident Command System 400 December 11, 2020 Fire Inspector I April 8, 2021 IFSAC #2532961 Fire Officer I January 7, 2022 IFSAC #2554692 Fire Department Incident Safety Officer August 04, 2022 IFSAC #2626222
Language Skills
English
Spoken Advanced
Written Advanced
Read Advanced
PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION
Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon, Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle), Air and Space Training Ribbon
Additional Information
- US MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION
- Military Firefighter of the Year USAF Space Command 2018
- Airman Below-the-Zone Award: March 2019
- Airman Leadership School: October 2022
- Active Duty: 09 May 2017 to 08 May 2023
- Date of Separation: 08 May 2023
- CIVILIAN SERVICE INFORMATION
- 2024 Space Delta 1 Civilian Category 1 of the 2nd Quarter
- CAMPAIGN BADGES AND MEDALS RECEIVED
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point
- Proficient in ACES FD
- Proficient in NFIRS
- Never received below a 90% on PT Test
Timeline
Firefighter
United States Air Force
03.2025 - Current
Driver Operator
United State Air Force
04.2023 - 03.2025
Lead Firefighter
United States Air Force
05.2022 - 04.2023
NCOIC Emergency Communications Center
United States Air Force
05.2021 - 05.2022
Driver Operator
United States Air Force
03.2019 - 05.2021
Firefighter
United States Air Force
11.2017 - 03.2019
Police Officer
Wrightsville Beach Police Department
02.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor's degree - Criminology, Sociology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Hoggard High School
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Post University
Associate's degree - Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force