Carlos Desoto

My name is Carlos Desoto, a dedicated passionate individual for the Tule River Fire Department with unwavering commitment to service and excellence. I believe I lead by example, consistently demonstrating high moral and ethical standards in every aspect of my life and work. My integrity and sense of responsibility inspire others, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and respect. I believe I am a leader of leaders, I possess a deep understanding of the fire service operations, emergency response strategies and community safety. I am a reliable leader in critical situations,.With my knowledge, skills and abilities, strong communication and interpersonal skills I use best practices to motivate others and build strong ground for strong teams, i focus on ensuring collaboration across all levels of the department believe I am an impactful leader within the Tule River Fire Department and the broader community i serve.

• 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.

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

CFR - Certified First Responder

Emergency Medical Technician

Engine Boss-Qualified

Swift water rescue operation

Company Officer 2A

Company Officer 2B

Company Officer 2C

Company Officer 2D

Company Officer 2E

Instructor I

Chief Officer 3A

Chief Officer 3B

Chief Officer 3C

Chief Officer 3D

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.

• Tule River Tribe band of Yokuts Indian
• Tule River Veterans Post 1987