Esteban Galaz
Summary
Motivated, proven and reliable Firefighter/Paramedic with a positive and motivated attitude. I pride myself in uplifting the team around me and leading by example. I'm organized and dependable and pride myself in facilitating the team effort to complete a task.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firemedic
Seminole Fire Rescue
09.2015 - Current
- Respond to Fire and EMS emergencies, quarterly company training
- Assist in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection as a member of the Pinellas County Hazmat Response Team
- Training and mentoring of new hire Firefighters and Paramedics
- Operate within the department as needed as a certified Engine Driver, Squad Operator and Acting Lieutenant
- Participate with the department and union in community functions and involvement
Paramedic Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay Rays Fan Care
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Respond to patron and player medical emergencies within Tropicana Field, Al Lang Stadium and Mahaffey Theater
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
Paramedic
Mease Countryside Hospital Emergency Department
07.2010 - 10.2019
- Assist MDs and RNs with emergency room testing and procedures
- Obtain IV access, blood draw for labs, long bone splinting post trauma, perform EKGs with interpretation
- Serve as a patient advocate for treatment and safety
- Annual competency training
Paramedic
Tampa General Hospital ER Trauma Department
11.2014 - 10.2018
- Assist MDs and RNs with emergency room testing and procedures
- Staff the Trauma Unit as a member of the Trauma team
- Monthly ER and Annual hospital competency training
Firefighter
Nokomis Fire Department
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Respond to Fire and EMS emergencies.
- Provide assistance to Sarasota County Fire Rescue in a BLS capacity on calls
- Monthly company training
- Serve the department in the capacity of an Engine Driver and Tanker Operator
Firefighter/Paramedic
Gulfport Fire Rescue
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Responded to Fire and EMS emergencies within the Pinellas County 911 system
- Community involvement
- Monthly Fire training
- Quarterly medical CME training in accordance with Pinellas County EMS Office of the Medical Director
Paramedic
Sunstar Paramedics
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Respond to Medical and Trauma emergencies in the 911 system
- Provide ALS care to patients during transport to hospital facility
- Interfacility transports between hospital and long term care facilities
- Quarterly CME training in accordance with Pinellas County EMS requirement
Education
Certificate - Firefighter 1 And 2 Minimum Standards
Miami Dade College Fire Academy
Miami, FL09.2006
Paramedic Certification -
Florida Medical Training Institute
Coral Springs, FL12.2005
High School Diploma -
Braddock Sr. High School
Miami, FL06.2000
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Team player
- Calm and collected under stressful situations
- Self directed and motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving
Accomplishments
- 2017 HCA Florida EMS All-Star Award
- 2019 Commendation Pinellas County Office of the Medical Director for involvement in writing Hazmat Medical Protocols
- 2020 Commendation City of Seminole Fire Rescue for excellence in patient care
- 2021 Commendation City of Seminole Fire Rescue for life saving measure on a call on the Pinellas Trail
- 2023 City of Seminole Firemedic of the Year
Certification
- PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- EPC - Emergency Pediatric Care
- Florida Paramedic
- Florida Firefighter
- EVOC certified and Instructor
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Instructor 1
- Hazmat Technician
- Hazmat Safety Officer
- Hazmedic (Advanced practice paramedic)
- Department certified Engine Driver
- Department certified Squad Operator
- Acting Lieutenant
- Pump Operator
Affiliations
- International Association of Firefighters Member
- Florida Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Member
- Seminole Fire Rescue L2896 Firefighters Union Member and B Shift representative
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paramedic Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay Rays Fan Care
03.2017 - 10.2019
Firemedic
Seminole Fire Rescue
09.2015 - Current
Paramedic
Tampa General Hospital ER Trauma Department
11.2014 - 10.2018
Firefighter
Nokomis Fire Department
06.2013 - 02.2015
Paramedic
Mease Countryside Hospital Emergency Department
07.2010 - 10.2019
Firefighter/Paramedic
Gulfport Fire Rescue
06.2010 - 01.2011
Paramedic
Sunstar Paramedics
10.2008 - 06.2010
Certificate - Firefighter 1 And 2 Minimum Standards
Miami Dade College Fire Academy
Paramedic Certification -
Florida Medical Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Braddock Sr. High School
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