Erik Silvas

Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Offering 8 years of experience in efficiently responding to emergency calls.

• Firefighter: As a Firefighter I improve and keep up on my skills by training and studying to ensure a fluid and systematic response in order to keep my crew and myself safe. I am assigned to clean and maintain not only my equipment but also the apparatus's I am assigned to and my station. It is my responsibility to protect persons, property and the environment by knowing the operating procedures, strategies, and tactics of my department and my captain. Finally, I am responsible for performing hazard and risk assessments and conduct a complete incident analysis. I am assigned to a crew engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, Hazardous Materials Technician, Drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release.
• Driver Operator: I am assigned to operate and maintain any and all vehicles I am assigned to, getting the crew to and from the incident quickly but safely. It is my responsibility to keep track and ensure all equipment is accounted for and the apparatus is in good clean working condition. As a driver I am responsible for knowing my district including the facilities, roads, and any priority buildings/equipment in that area. As a Driver Operator I'm assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as Pumpers, Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles, and Wild land Type III vehicle.
• Wild-land Firefighter: As a Wild-land Firefighter I am responsible for being aware of any and all surroundings, changes in the weather, and knowing where all my escape routs, safety zones, deployment spots, lookouts, etc. are at all times to ensure my crew and my own safety. It is my responsibility to stay up to date on all changes to strategies, tactics, and procedures throughout my time on and off the fire-ground. I ensure my equipment to include my apparatus, tools and equipment, and safety equipment is up to par and in working order. I am responsible for staying healthy and fit in order to ensure quality and performance throughout the fire.

• Keith Fulton, POMFD, Captain, (912) 401-5745, keith.a.fulton1.civ@army.mil
• Andrew Thomas, POMFD, Captain, (510) 205-6093, andrew.j.thomas140.civ@army.mil
• Ramon Rivera, POMFD, Battalion Chief, (831) 747-4812, ramon.a.rivera.civ@army.mil

Certificate/Job related training :

POMFD Lieutenant Task Book

Airport Firefighter 07 Feb 2017

Driver/Operator ARFF 19 Jun 2017

Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply 2017

Driver/Operator Pumper 2017

Driver/ Operator Aerial 2023

Firefighter I Feb 2017

Firefighter II 07 Feb 2017

Fire Officer I 09 Oct 2023

Fire Inspector I 06 Jan 2024

Fire Instructor I 09 Oct 2023

Hazardous Materials Awareness 07 Feb 2017

Hazardous Materials Operations 07 Feb 2017

HazMat Ops - Personal Protective Equipment 07 Feb 2017

HazMat Ops - Product Control 07 Feb 2017

HazMat Tech 11 Dec 2023

HazMat IC 03 Mar 2024

Incident Safety Officer 07 Mar 2024

Low Angle Rope Rescue 2018

ICS100 - Introduction to ICS 2014

ICS200 - Basic ICS 2014

ICS200.b – ICS for single resource 28 Jan 2018

IS144 – Telecom Emergency Response Taskforce 30 May 2019

IS700 - NIMS as Introduction 29 Aug 2014

IS800 - National Response framework intro 28 Jan 2018

IS907 Active Shooter 30 May 2019

L180 - Human Factors in WF service 08 May 2017

S190 - Intro Wild-land Fire Behavior 098May 2017

I100 - Introduction to ICS 08 May 2017

S130 - Firefighting Training 08 May 2017

S270 – Basic Air Ops