Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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DANIEL BENAVIDEZ

LA SALLE CO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotulla,TX
16
years of professional experience

Dedicated Firefighter experienced in emergency response and equipment operation. Enhanced operational efficiency and safety through effective inventory management and commitment to high standards of fire safety. Contributed to team success with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, ready to tackle new challenges.

Work History

FIRE FIGHTER/MAINIT. TECH

11 Years 11 Months
LA SALLE CO FIRE DEPARTMENT | 01.2014 - 12.2025
  • Operated firefighting equipment, maintaining readiness and functionality for all emergency situations.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Led efforts in inventory management for firefighting supplies, ensuring availability of critical resources.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

CONTROLLER

6 Months
RAIL SERVICE | 01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Coordinated with support for billable and non-billable tickets
  • E-mailed reports & other information to upper management
  • Kept logs and records on incoming railcars
  • Responsible for sending out daily/weekly reports
  • Handle oil tankcars, worked with H2s & liquid petroleum
  • Daily railcar, gantry inspections & duty intake

Operator/Groundsman

1 Year 6 Months
T & D SOLUTIONS | 01.2010 - 07.2011
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and meet quality standards.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Operated heavy machinery safely while adhering to strict company guidelines for equipment usage in all weather conditions.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing damaged poles, transformers, and other electrical components.
  • Ensured timely restoration of power during outages by quickly diagnosing and resolving problems.

Education

GED

San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER

SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE | Uvalde, TX

Skills

Firefighting
Structural firefighting
Fire safety
Emergency response
Emergency response planning
Leadership skills
Budgeting
Financial oversight

Timeline

FIRE FIGHTER/MAINIT. TECH

LA SALLE CO FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2014 - 12.2025Read More

CONTROLLER

RAIL SERVICE
01.2013 - 07.2013Read More

Operator/Groundsman

T & D SOLUTIONS
01.2010 - 07.2011Read More

San Antonio College

GED
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SOUTHWEST TEXAS JUNIOR COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER
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DANIEL BENAVIDEZ