BENJAMIN SCHWARZ
Santee,CA
Summary
Experienced Aircraft Rescue Firefighter and Sergeant skilled in emergency response and hazardous materials mitigation. Directed firefighting operations and supervised training for Marine Firefighters, ensuring high operational standards and readiness in complex situations. Committed to delivering exceptional service and effectively managing multiple tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter / Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
- Led firefighting and emergency response operations protecting a major military airfield consisting of 2 runways, 13 taxiways, and 8 aviation squadrons operating 100+ aircraft including F-35, F/A-18, C-130, and three rotary platforms.
- Responded to aircraft incidents, hangar fires, structural fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous material releases in high-risk operational environments.
- Managed over $14 million in firefighting vehicles and life-saving equipment, ensuring operational capability and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated and maintained specialized ARFF apparatus, including OSHKOSH P-19R and INTERNATIONAL P-26 water tenders, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
- Supervised and trained Marine Firefighters in firefighting tactics and safety procedures during 48-72 hour operational shifts.
- Executed live-fire training evolutions and HAZMAT response drills, enhancing readiness of fire crews for real-world emergency scenarios.
- Deployed to the South China Sea with 13th MEU, operating in remote and resource-limited environments while maintaining full emergency response capability.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Des Moines, IA05-2017
Skills
Aircraft & Structural Firefighting (ARFF)
- Firefighting operations
- Fire apparatus operation
- Hazardous materials response
- Emergency response
- Fire Inspection & Prevention
- Emergency Medical Response (EMT)
- Incident command system
- Airfield Safety Operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
• Firefighter I & II - DoD / USAF (IFSAC / ProBoard)
• Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Officer I, II
• Incident Safety Officer
• Telecommunicator I
• FEMA Incident Command System: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Miramar Community College, San Diego, CA
• CPR / AED / First Aid
• Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Officer I, II
• Incident Safety Officer
• Telecommunicator I
• FEMA Incident Command System: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Miramar Community College, San Diego, CA
• CPR / AED / First Aid
Awards
Good conduct medal
National defense medal
Global war on terror medal
Leadership And Professional Attributes
- Demonstrated leadership as a Marine Corps Sergeant responsible for supervising and mentoring junior firefighters.
- Extensive experience operating within disciplined, high-accountability emergency response teams.
- Proven ability to perform under pressure and make rapid, high-consequence decisions in emergency environments.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter / Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
East High School