Charles Brandon Soria
Cool,CA
Summary
Motivated Fire Apparatus Engineer looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Recognized for earning the Firefighter of the Year in 2019. Trained over 8 years of volunteer firefighting and assisted in providing first response in local fire district and on state fires.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Garden Valley Fire Protection District
01.2016 - Current
- Responded to "all risk" 911 calls.
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts. Covered shifts as a company officer/ acting captain.
- Worked as engine boss, taking crews on strike teams for out of county assignments.
- Developed extra help/volunteers through training and mentoring.
- Organized the maintenance of the light vehicles and apparatus.
Owner/Water Truck Operator
SS Water
03.2017 - 10.2023
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas on various type of construction projects.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs keeping our small fleet in service.
- Fostered a positive working relationship with co-owner/family members, to have a successful business.
Hazmat Technician
NRC Environmental Services
11.2007 - 06.2014
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
- Managed responses to railcar hazards.
- Worked in various hazardous environments and utilized numerous varieties of PPE.
Carpenter/General Construction Worker
TMS Builders
07.2003 - 11.2007
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to complete general construction projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Education
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
NCTI
Roseville, CA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Golden Sierra High School
Garden Valley, CA06.1998
Skills
Firefighter 1
CA drivers license with FF endorsement
Company officer courses complete
Confined space rescue tech
Fire investigator 1A
Single resource engine boss, crew boss, heavy equipment boss
Line EMT certified
Timeline
Owner/Water Truck Operator
SS Water
03.2017 - 10.2023
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Garden Valley Fire Protection District
01.2016 - Current
Hazmat Technician
NRC Environmental Services
11.2007 - 06.2014
Carpenter/General Construction Worker
TMS Builders
07.2003 - 11.2007
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
NCTI
High School Diploma -
Golden Sierra High School
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