Daniel Villalejo
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Highly motivated firefighter with 8 years of experience. Dedicated to learn and train on new information and techniques. Certified and trained professional extensive training and knowledge of safety procedures and fire fighting techniques. I love passing on knowledge, experience, and different techniques that I have learned from various of outstanding instructors to the new and future firefighters of the fire service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Troy Fire Protection District
Shorewood, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Lieutenant/EMT-Basic
Dwight Fire Protection District
Dwight, IL
02.2016 - Current
- Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations.
- Maintained contact with fire dispatchers in order to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.
- Laid out and connected hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires.
- Inspected all equipment following a fire call to ensure that everything was working properly.
- Maintain updated knowledge of safety guidelines, fire fighting techniques, treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures.
- Assist with training and being a mentor to new firefighters that join the department.
- Driving to and from emergencies safely
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Elwood Fire Protection District
Elwood, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Firefighter
Central Stickney Fire Protection District
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Interviewed, trained and deployed fire safety personnel to maximize protection of life and property.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Customer Service Representative
Uhaul Moving & Storage Of Fox Valley
Aurora, IL
07.2014 - 08.2019
- Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas.
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
- Received multiple positive reviews which acknowledged dedication to excellent customer service.
- Assisted customers promptly and politely, in person and via telephone.
- Equipment rentals
- Connecting and disconnecting trailers.
- Cleaning and performing basic maintenance on equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield, IL2014
Skills
- Fire suppression
- CPR and first aid
- Hazard prevention
- Hose connections
- Fire response rescue direction
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire safety
- Self motivated
- Team leadership
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Emergency communications
- Fire pump operation
- Safety and security
- Mentor
- Fluent in spanish
Accomplishments
I was awarded Firefighter of the year for 2016, 2017, 2018
Certification
- Basic Operation Firefighter
- Instructor one
- Rope Operations
- Courage to be safe
- NREMT
- CPR/ AED
- ACLS
- PALS
Specialized Training
- Romeoville Fire Academy BOF Class 3217
- Assisted with the Chief Shabbona fire academy in 2018, 2019, 2020 as an instructor and stoker.
- Assisted with Dwight in house academy in 2016-2020 as an instructor and stoker.
- Completed various of classes at the Illinois Fire Service Institute. I completed the following classes: RIT Under Fire Technician, Truck Company Operations, summer/ winter fire schools, fire ground search and rescue, and firefighter survival.
- Completed various of classes at the Romeoville Fire Academy: I completed the following classes: Tactics and Strategies 1, Instructor 1, Basic Operation Firefighter, Rope Operations.
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Rapid Intervention Team
- Former explorer for Aurora Fire Department explorer post 99 2014-2017
- Class B non CDL drivers license
- MABAS Division 15 Technical Rescue Team
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Troy Fire Protection District
09.2021 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Elwood Fire Protection District
05.2021 - 08.2021
Firefighter
Central Stickney Fire Protection District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Lieutenant/EMT-Basic
Dwight Fire Protection District
02.2016 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Uhaul Moving & Storage Of Fox Valley
07.2014 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Plainfield South High School
- Basic Operation Firefighter
- Instructor one
- Rope Operations
- Courage to be safe
- NREMT
- CPR/ AED
- ACLS
- PALS
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