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Andrew Gertz

Simi Valley,CA

Summary

To serve the citizens of Los Angeles County with humility, professionalism, and integrity as a firefighter-paramedic.

Skills

  • Current Battalion Training Coordinator
  • Coordinate Battalion Training with outside agencies
  • Paramedic Preceptor to 3 Paramedic Students
  • 3 Seasons as a Firefighter 1 For CAL FIRE
  • Los Angeles City Fire Department Explorer for 9 years
  • In N Out employee for 5 years prior to the fire service

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Apparatus Engineer Paramedic

CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
Nipomo, CA
07.2024 - Current

As a Fire Apparatus Engineer Paramedic, I am responsible for maintaining the fire apparatus, the tools on the apparatus, and all preventative maintenance. Additionally, as one of the primary paramedics on the fire engine, I provide advanced life support. During my time at San Luis Obispo, my station transitioned to 3-0 staffing with Firefighter IIs. I was part of the initial onboarding cadre. As a FAE/P at Nipomo Station at an A/B house, I assist with month-ends.

Firefighter II Paramedic

CAL FIRE San Bernardino
Yucaipa, CA
04.2022 - 07.2024

Respond and mitigate emergencies on a Paramedic Assessment Engine. Provide ALS service to the citizens of Yucaipa. Assist with ALS restock room. Perform Station maintenance, tool maintenance, and Fire Apparatus Maintenance.

Fire Fighter 1

CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Valley Center, CA
04.2021 - 10.2021

The responsibilities of a Fire Fighter 1 include responding to a wide variety of calls including EMS, Public assists, and Fires throughout the community your assigned to and throughout the State Of California. A Fire Fighter 1 duties are station maintenance / cleanliness, helping with equipment maintenance, cooking, and community outreach.

Fire Fighter 1

CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Valley Center, CA
05.2020 - 01.2021

The responsibilities of a Fire Fighter 1 include responding to a wide variety of calls including EMS, Public assists, and Fires throughout the community your assigned to and throughout the State Of California. A Fire Fighter 1 duties are station maintenance / cleanliness, helping with equipment maintenance, cooking, and community outreach.

Fire Fighter 1

CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
Covelo, CA
07.2019 - 12.2019

The responsibilities of a Fire Fighter 1 include responding to a wide variety of calls including EMS, Public assists, and Fires throughout the community your assigned to and throughout the State Of California. A Fire Fighter 1 duties are station maintenance / cleanliness, helping with equipment maintenance, cooking, and community outreach.

Explorer

Los Angeles Fire Department
Pacoima, CA
05.2009 - 12.2018

Cadets assist fire crews with fire ground operations and station duties.

Skills

  • IFSAC Pro Board Firefighter 1
  • CAL FIRE FFA 22-14
  • CAL FIRE Company Officer Academy
  • CAL FIRE 179 Hour Basic Fire Academy
  • Hazmat FRO
  • SFM Confined Space Awareness
  • SFM Firefighter Survival
  • SFM Auto Extrication
  • Class C with Firefighter endorsement
  • Swift water FRA/FRO
  • LARRO
  • Paramedic
  • CPR
  • ACLS
  • L -180
  • S-130
  • S-190
  • S-212
  • S-211
  • S-131
  • ICS-100
  • ICS-200
  • ICS-700
  • ICS-800
  • CSFM Instructor 1
  • CSFM Company Officer 2B
  • CSTI Hazmat IC
  • CSFM Rope Rescue Awareness & Operations
  • CSFM Swift Water Technician
  • CSFM Rope Rescue Technician

References

Battalion Chief Chad Fleming

Cell: 805-903-3417

Email: Chad.Fleming@fire.ca.gov

Battalion Chief Josh Spaid

Cell: 909-649-1015

Email: Josh.spaid@fire.ca.gov

Fire Captain Paramedic Scott Gillespie

Cell: 808-220-2137

Email: Scott.Gillespie@fire.ca.gov 

Fire Captain Allen Miller

Cell: 760-964-2461

Email: Allen.miller@fire.ca.gov

Fire Apparatus Engineer Ryan Sandoval

Cell: 909-709-5286

Email: Ryan.sandoval@fire.ca.gov 

Fire Apparatus Engineer Paramedic Zach Doerner

Cell: 805-279-3995

Email: Zachary.Doerner@fire.ca.gov

Timeline

Fire Apparatus Engineer Paramedic

CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
07.2024 - Current

Firefighter II Paramedic

CAL FIRE San Bernardino
04.2022 - 07.2024

Fire Fighter 1

CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
04.2021 - 10.2021

Fire Fighter 1

CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
05.2020 - 01.2021

Fire Fighter 1

CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit
07.2019 - 12.2019

Explorer

Los Angeles Fire Department
05.2009 - 12.2018
Andrew Gertz