David Garcia
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Self-motivated individual that brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse requirements. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to grow and succeed with the team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Operations Coordinator/Captain
City Of Delray Beach
2010.04 - Current
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Participated in post-incident analyses to identify areas for improvement in departmental policies and procedures.
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
- Enhanced overall departmental performance by attending professional development courses and conferences, sharing acquired knowledge with colleagues upon return.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Multiple years on department, Regional and State hazardous materials team.
- Continuously work with FDEM for State Homeland Security Grant program funding and contracts.
- Actively engage in SERC, LEPC, DEM, and FFCA meetings.
- Review, update and train on SOGs such as State Hazmat Deployments, Regional Hazmat SOG, DBFR hazmat responses, Confined Space and Extrication.
- Coordinate all special operations equipment for Dive rescue, rope rescue, confined space rescue and hazardous material responses.
Education
No Degree - EMT/Paramedic
Keiser
West Palm Beach, FL06.2009
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Central High School
Wellington, FL05.2007
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Operations Management
- Data Entry
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
- Team Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Management
- Creative Thinking
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Florida State Hazardous Material Technician 2011
- Technician Level in multiple Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) certifications
- Florida Fire Safety Inspection 2018
- Florida State Instructor 2018
- ESLI graduate 2020
- Fire Officer 1 2020
- Staff and Command Graduate 2024
- Hazmat Safety Officer - NFA 2024
- Water Operations Officer Development - Dive International 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Operations Coordinator/Captain
City Of Delray Beach
2010.04 - Current
No Degree - EMT/Paramedic
Keiser
High School Diploma -
Palm Beach Central High School
- Florida State Hazardous Material Technician 2011
- Technician Level in multiple Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) certifications
- Florida Fire Safety Inspection 2018
- Florida State Instructor 2018
- ESLI graduate 2020
- Fire Officer 1 2020
- Staff and Command Graduate 2024
- Hazmat Safety Officer - NFA 2024
- Water Operations Officer Development - Dive International 2024
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