Armando Garcia
La Habra,CA
Summary
My name is Armando Garcia, a 28-year-old college graduate pursuing a career as a Firefighter for the City of Downey.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Auxiliary Firefighter
Santa Fe Springs Fire-Rescue
Santa Fe Springs, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Conducting routine inspections of firefighting equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Participating in training with the department to improve techniques and teamwork skills.
- Shadowing Probationary Firefighters on day-to-day expectations.
Educator
Downey Unified School District
Downey, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Monitoring student progress and adjusted instruction to meet curriculum.
- Encourage student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
Voluntary Firefighter
La Habra Heights Fire Department
La Habra, CA
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Responded to emergency calls and provided patient care,
- Supported equipment readiness for the team.
Emergency Medical Technician
Falck Ambulance
Orange, CA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided emergency medical care
- Assessed patients in the field, and ensured safe transport to the hospital.
Player Development Coach
Warren High School, Downey CA
Downey, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted head coach in daily drills and workouts.
- Implemented situations to build skill and development.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Rio Hondo Community College
Whittier05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Downey, CA07-2016
Skills
- Bilingual
- Mechanical Background
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
Certification
- Firefighter I Certificate
- California State Emergency Medical Technician Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- Ambulance Driver Certificate (DL 61)
Timeline
Auxiliary Firefighter
Santa Fe Springs Fire-Rescue
04.2026 - Current
Voluntary Firefighter
La Habra Heights Fire Department
07.2025 - 10.2025
Emergency Medical Technician
Falck Ambulance
08.2024 - 01.2025
Educator
Downey Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
Player Development Coach
Warren High School, Downey CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Rio Hondo Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Hope International University
High School Diploma -
Warren High School