Damien Ortiz
Surfside Beach,SC
Summary
Dependable and resourceful professional with background in high-stress environments, looking to transition into new field. Developed skills in emergency response, teamwork, and critical decision-making within fast-paced setting. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact in new role For a new community.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Myrtle Beach International Airport
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured timely response to aircraft fires by maintaining proficiency in specialized firefighting techniques such as foam application and high-reach extendable turret operation.
- Provided medical assistance during emergency situations, administering first aid or CPR when necessary to save lives until paramedics arrived on the scene.
- Provided support during airport disaster drills, ensuring accurate representation of real-world scenarios to improve overall preparedness levels.
Detective
NYPD
03.2000 - 05.2020
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Arrested perpetrators of crime and followed through to prosecution.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
United States Marine Corps, USMC
11.1995 - 11.1999
- Promoted a culture of safety within the firefighting unit by participating in regular training sessions and consistently applying learned techniques on the job.
- Maintained optimal operational readiness of fire apparatus and equipment through diligent inspection, cleaning, and maintenance routines.
- Assisted with search-and-rescue missions within the airport vicinity, locating missing persons and providing critical support for life-saving operations.
Education
Class SC2024-00850 - EMT
Horry County Fire Rescue
Horry County08.2024
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). E3851772
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - South Carolina Certification SC606939
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association. 245418942683
Timeline
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
Myrtle Beach International Airport
11.2023 - 09.2024
Detective
NYPD
03.2000 - 05.2020
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
United States Marine Corps, USMC
11.1995 - 11.1999
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). E3851772
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - South Carolina Certification SC606939
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association. 245418942683
Class SC2024-00850 - EMT
Horry County Fire Rescue
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