Carlos Desoto
Interim Captain-Tule River Fire Department
Porterville,CA
Summary
Trustworthy individual, disciplined in following orders and working with others to complete tasks. Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas. Fulfill service expectations with commitment to excellence, remains composed throughout any intense scenario by applying trained disciplines and methodical communication tactics. Unwavering individual when faced with daunting challenges and critical decisions. High-energy equipped with advanced abilities in fire prevention and firefighting. Runs successful operations serving local community with classes, emergency response and special events. Observant and detail-oriented with great problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Fire Captain
Tule River Fire Structure Department
Porterville , CA
04.2023 - Current
- Conducts periodic firefighter written performances/skillset for future promotion,
- Compiled and maintained many log books, run reports, and training logs.
- Preserve order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Assesses scenes and coordinates responses and communications to superiors through two way radios.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Have a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Prove ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Performed practice drills with assigned firefighters.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Responded to fire alarms and extinguished fires.
- Protected community from house and building fires.
- Planned trainings, exercises with superiors.
- Sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment.
- Evaluate buildings and identify potential hazards, code violations, safety concerns.
- Conduct research on fire safety materials and devices for future preventative efforts.
- Work affectively in fast paced environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Increased overall departmental efficiency by regularly evaluating and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
- Delivered timely incident reports to senior leadership, providing accurate data for budgetary decisions and policy development purposes.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
Wildland Firefighter/Engine Operator/Engine Boss
Tule River Fire Department-Wildland
Porterville , CA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Establish water resources for future incidents
- Act quickly to maintain proficient action towards any incident with established resources.
- Complete trainings and physical fitness to stay in peak conditions and handle challenging tasks.
- Continuous education, never stop learning and progressing forward in knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
Water Treatment and Distribution Operator
Tule River Public Works Department
08.2013 - 01.2021
- Provided safe drinking water to the Tule River Indian Reservation residents and working departments.
- Monitor water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Operated company vehicles and equipment according to established safety procedures and policies.
- Managed routine maintenance activities such as system flushing, valve exercising and fire hydrant maintenance.
- Interacted with customers as representative of company.
- Repaired equipment according to standard procedures and technical documentation.
- Conducted water samples from water main, residential homes and storage tanks.
Squad Leader/section Seargeant
United States Army
08.2005 - 04.2013
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding squad's activities on patrol.
- Supervised engine crew and reviewed completed work for accuracy, safety and quality.
- Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
- Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and ground resources for close combat emergencies.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communication equipment.
- implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
- performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battles drills.
- navigated terrain in hostile and no-hostile conditions achieving positive outcomes.
- upheld code of conduct and maintain professionalism is stressful situations.
- trained in conflict resolution among subordinates equals and superiors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - BMA
University of Phoenix
El Paso, TXHigh School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
Redding, CA06.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Technology
Porterville College
Porterville, CASkills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Computer literacy
- Incident Command
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Maintenance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Hazmat awareness and operations
- Firefighting tactics
- Fire Service Leadership
- Firefighter fitness
- Interagency Coordination
- Vehicle Extrication techniques
- Fire Pump Operations
- Wildland Firefighter
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Budget Planning and Management
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency Medical Care
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Firefighting Operations
- Equipment Specifications
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Achieved various Combat and Service Medals by completing Tactical Operations on the Battle Field with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised a team of 24 staff members
- Collaborated with team of 100 in the Development of Irie Fire, Windy Fire, and Condor Fire.
- Certified in many different skills for many different tasks.
- Achieved interim Fire Captain through effectively helping with day to day operations, showing leadership capabilities and empathy with team members.
Certification
Structure Fire Fighter 1 academy completion
Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1A-Driver/Operator
Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1B-Pump Operations
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Fire Fighter survival
Confined space awareness
ICS-100 Introduction
IS-200 Basic Incident Command
I-300 Intermediate-ICS
IS-700 Introduction into NIMS
IS-800 National Response Framework
Fire Fighter I/II - Wildland
Intermediate Faller
Resource Advisor
ICTQ5-wildland
Outdoor lifestyle, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Family
my lifestyle is simple, I appreciate others, I love my family and I respect our lands. My family is the foundation to my success I cherish the serene beauty of the great outdoors, they offer an unparalleled sanctuary for rejuvenation and connection. Be a tribal member of a sovereign nation's tribe gives me great simplicity of the natural world. I grew up learning the old ways of our people and the struggle and adaption to survive. I've gained great knowledge and skill sets in fishing, hunting, trapping, and tracking. All beyond the physical benefits, time spent outdoors also enhances the my mental health.
Timeline
Interim Fire Captain
Tule River Fire Structure Department
04.2023 - Current
Wildland Firefighter/Engine Operator/Engine Boss
Tule River Fire Department-Wildland
06.2020 - 10.2022
Water Treatment and Distribution Operator
Tule River Public Works Department
08.2013 - 01.2021
Squad Leader/section Seargeant
United States Army
08.2005 - 04.2013
Some College (No Degree) - BMA
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Technology
Porterville College
Structure Fire Fighter 1 academy completion
Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1A-Driver/Operator
Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1B-Pump Operations
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Operations
Fire Fighter survival
Confined space awareness
ICS-100 Introduction
IS-200 Basic Incident Command
I-300 Intermediate-ICS
IS-700 Introduction into NIMS
IS-800 National Response Framework
Fire Fighter I/II - Wildland
Intermediate Faller
Resource Advisor
ICTQ5-wildland
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