Dylan Crusberg
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Fire service professional with over 13 years in emergency response, advanced life support, and fire investigation. Currently serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic and Fire Investigator, demonstrating commitment to professionalism and accountability while leading teams and mentoring personnel in high-pressure situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter / Paramedic / Fire Investigator
Pasadena Fire Department
Pasadena, California
01.2019 - Current
- Respond to structure fires, rescue incidents, EMS emergencies, hazardous incidents, and other emergency and non-emergency calls while providing advanced prehospital patient care.
- Fire Investigator — specialized investigative assignment requiring independent judgment, attention to detail, documentation, and professional communication.
- Led origin-and-cause investigations as Fire Investigator, preparing documentation and providing testimony in court while conducting interviews to support case outcomes.
- EMS committee, Paramedic preceptor and EMT and paramedic instructor/ fire service instruction and personnel mentoring.
- Executed company-level fire prevention, life-safety, equipment management, training, and public education initiatives to enhance community safety and operational readiness.
- Maintain readiness of apparatus, equipment, and emergency response resources while contributing to effective company operations.
- Work collaboratively with company officers and department personnel to maintain a professional, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
- Acting Officer experience — provide direction to personnel and support coordinated emergency operations.
- Facilitated recruitment and hiring processes for new personnel, contributing to personnel development and team cohesion.
- Search Cadre and department committee member as part of Uniform and Personal protective equipment.
Customer Service / Property Operations
CDI Insurance Services / CP Properties
08.2009 - Current
- Supervised work crews and staff, ensuring smooth daily operations for property management company.
Firefighter / Engineer /Fire Lieutenant
La Habra Heights Fire Department
04.2014 - 12.2018
Ambulance Operator / Field Training Officer
Downey Fire Department
06.2013 - 11.2018
EMT-B / Field Training Officer
Shoreline Ambulance
09.2012 - 07.2013
EMT-B
Priority One Medical Transport
06.2012 - 09.2012
Education
Associate of Science -
Fire Science
Skills
- Incident command
- Crew leadership
- Emergency decision making
- Firefighter training
- Interagency coordination
- Fire investigation techniques
- Leadership development
- Crisis management
- Operational accountability
- Team collaboration
- Mentorship
Certification
- California Licensed Paramedic (previously National Registry)
- Fire Investigator Training / Qualification
- Fire Officer / Company Officer Training
- Fire Instructor / EMS Skills Instructor Training
- Incident Command System (ICS) / NIMS Training
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Technical Rescue Training
Leadership Philosophy
Lead with integrity, humility, accountability, and consistency. Build trust through preparation, clear communication, sound judgment, and personal example while developing firefighters and maintaining a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Timeline
Firefighter / Paramedic / Fire Investigator
Pasadena Fire Department
01.2019 - Current
Firefighter / Engineer /Fire Lieutenant
La Habra Heights Fire Department
04.2014 - 12.2018
Ambulance Operator / Field Training Officer
Downey Fire Department
06.2013 - 11.2018
EMT-B / Field Training Officer
Shoreline Ambulance
09.2012 - 07.2013
EMT-B
Priority One Medical Transport
06.2012 - 09.2012
Customer Service / Property Operations
CDI Insurance Services / CP Properties
08.2009 - Current
Associate of Science -
Fire Science