Edward Baldasari
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic emergency responder with extensive experience at the Veterans Administration Hospital, excelling in fire suppression and incident command. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards while leading high-risk teams. Skilled in hazardous materials handling and committed to continuous improvement in emergency medical treatment and rescue operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Fire Fighter
Veterans Administration Hospital
03.1988 - 06.2005
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies, contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Implemented traffic control measures at incident scenes, ensuring the safety of both first responders and the public.
- Supported wildfire containment efforts through effective collaboration with state and federal partners.
- Exceeded departmental standards for physical fitness, leading to increased stamina and endurance during challenging operations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during critical emergencies.
Special Operations
US Army
03.1974 - 12.1987
- Customized aircraft components for special operations, meeting unique requirements and enhancing mission capabilities.
- Verified credentials of personnel involved in special operations prior to initiating missions.
- Planned, controlled and executed foreign internal defense, strike operations and other related special operations
- Conducted research projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of field medicine techniques used within special operations forces communities.
- Supervised special operations teams during high-risk situations, ensuring officer safety and successful outcomes in critical incidents.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
US Army Coraspondence Cources
US Army09-1984
High School Diploma -
Mynderse HighSchool
Seneca Falls, NY06-1965
Skills
- Incident command system
- Personal protective equipment
- Hazardous materials handling
- Fire suppression
- Fire apparatus operation
- Fire investigation techniques
- Technical rescue operations
- Vehicle extrication techniques
- Structural firefighting
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Fire hose deployment
- First aid and CPR
- Search and rescue techniques
- Confined space rescue
- Emergency medical services
- SCBA proficiency
- Medical response
- Emergency medical treatment
- Burning building entry tactics
Timeline
Emergency Fire Fighter
Veterans Administration Hospital
03.1988 - 06.2005
Special Operations
US Army
03.1974 - 12.1987
Associate of Science - General Studies
US Army Coraspondence Cources
High School Diploma -
Mynderse HighSchool