Christopher Sanchez
Mountainair,NM
Summary
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 4 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. IFSAC FIrefighter 1&2 paired with in-depth knowledge of multiple fire safety programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT/Firefighter
Torrance County Fire Department
07.2021 - Current
- Renders emergency medical treatment at current certified skill level
- Moves, carries and transports all victims and patients
- Connects apparatus hoses; controls and extinguishes fires; operates hose lines; makes forced entries; ventilates structures and performs or assists in rescue operations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field.
- Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
- Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title.
- Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
- Ability to plan and organize work and consult effectively with co-workers.
Corrections Officer
Core civic
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for maintaining order, safety, and security of residents in a correctional facility
- Engage in a variety of interchangeable work areas that includes, but is not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Provided guidance for new staff members as part of an ongoing training program aimed at enhancing overall team performance.
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Stewart Guild
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels and other tools as required.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interagency partners to share resources, knowledge, and strategies for more effective wildfire response.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy
06.2024
EMT Intermediate certificate -
Santa Fe Community College
10.2023
EMT Certificate -
UNM
04.2020
High School Diploma -
Mountainair High School
05.2019
Skills
- Structural and Wildland Firefighting
- Fire Safety and prevention
- Basic life support and Advanced EMT certified/ licensed
- Firefighting Equipment Operation
- Medical Response
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Verbal Communication,experience and skills in operating communications equipment
- IFSAC Firefighter 1&2, IFSAC Hazmat A&O, State of New Mexico EMT-I (NREMT- AEMT)
- Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification
- Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity,Emergency vehicle operation as required
- Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy
- Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; to lift and carry heavy loads; and to apply emergency first aid techniques
Certification
- First Aid/CPR, AHA BLS
- CEVO Fire and Ambulance
- Hazmat A&O
- Firefighter 1&2
- Wildland Firefighter type 2 certification
- EMT-I NM
Volunteer Experience
- Torrance County District 6, Lieutenant, 2 years
- Mountainair Fire Department, Captain, 2 years
Timeline
EMT/Firefighter
Torrance County Fire Department
07.2021 - Current
Corrections Officer
Core civic
04.2020 - 07.2021
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Stewart Guild
08.2019 - 11.2019
No Degree - Fire Science
New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy
EMT Intermediate certificate -
Santa Fe Community College
EMT Certificate -
UNM
High School Diploma -
Mountainair High School
Similar Profiles
William NeufeldWilliam Neufeld
Lieutenant/Paramedic - Fire Department and EMS at Torrance County Fire DepartmentLieutenant/Paramedic - Fire Department and EMS at Torrance County Fire Department
Marty SprunkMarty Sprunk
Transport Deputy at Torrance County Sheriff DepartmentTransport Deputy at Torrance County Sheriff Department
William GonzalesWilliam Gonzales
Firefighter/Paramedic at CAL FIRE/ Riverside County Fire DepartmentFirefighter/Paramedic at CAL FIRE/ Riverside County Fire Department
Mia UfombaMia Ufomba
Commissary Clerk at CoreCivic of TennesseeCommissary Clerk at CoreCivic of Tennessee
Richard SamuelsRichard Samuels
Rigger at Shoemaker Transportation ServicesRigger at Shoemaker Transportation Services