Francisco Arias Flores
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated Firefighter bringing over 7 years of excellent performance in medical and emergency roles. Offers unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
Firefighter
Salinas Fire Department
Salinas, CA
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of industry equipment.
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Respond to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and other requests for assistance to protect life and property in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and chain of command.
- Promote and maintains effective relationships with fire personnel, City staff, and the public; works under pressure and in tense situations; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, CA
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Light Vehicle Driver
Kern County Fire Department
Bakersfield, CA
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Drive refrigerated truck with meals, water, and supplies to personnel on the fire line.
- Facilitated safe loading and unloading of products by supervising warehouse personnel.
- Maintained clean driving record by following safety protocols and strictly adhering to traffic laws.
- Performed routine maintenance on delivery vehicles, such as checking oil and coolant levels, brakes and tires.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported mechanical problems to facilitate repair process.
- Leveraged forklift, hand truck or dolly to load and unload product for stock or delivery.
- Picked up products from warehouse or distribution center, verified content and delivered to businesses or households as schedule indicated.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
Utility Worker
Kern County Department Of Human Services
Bakersfield
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Performed basic and semi-skilled repairs to structures, furniture and components.
- Gathered and removed trash, debris and liquid waste.
- Organized tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
- Maintained clean, organized and fully stocked work areas for maximum efficiency.
- Double checked supply inventories to ensure project specific correctness and optimize work readiness.
- Deliver inter-agency mail through out Kern County
Maintenance Worker II
Kern County Department Of Human Services
Bakersfield, CA
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools in the performance of work
- Set up, positioned and removed cubicle materials and furniture to prepare facility for special events.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Make building repairs involving plumbing, irrigation systems, painting, carpentry, mechanical, structural,flooring, and/or simple electrical work
- Notified management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for building operating systems.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
General Laborer
Superior Tile and Countertops Inc
Bakersfield, CA
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Operated electric and pneumatic drills to perform light fabrication for granite countertops.
- Transported, measured, cut and installed granite and tile materials.
- Operate hydraulic dump trailer.
- Strategically remove existing surfaces on countertops and floors in preparation for new materials.
- Create invoices and estimates
- Receive payments from customers in form of cash, or check.
Warehouse Worker
Pros Inc
Bakersfield, CA
12.2011 - 02.2014
- Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
- Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations.
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Unloaded cargo with mechanized equipment to enable receipt of pre-ordered inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2011
Emergency Medical Technology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2011
Firefighter 1 Academy
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA06.2012
Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA08.2019
Skills
- Water and chemical streams
- Apparatus maintenance
- Fire suppression tactics
- Medical response
- Ladder operation
- Bilingual Certified - Spanish
- Community education
- Team player
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT- B)
- Driver Operator 1A/1B
- Certified Tiller Truck Driver
- Low Angle Rescue
- Basic 32
- High Perfromance CPR
- OSFM CA State Firefighter I
- OSFM CA State Firefighter II
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Rescue Systems 1
- River and Flood Water Technician
- Trench Rescue
- Haz Mat Specialist
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
06.2022 - Current
Firefighter
Salinas Fire Department
07.2021 - 04.2022
Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
06.2017 - 07.2021
Light Vehicle Driver
Kern County Fire Department
11.2015 - 06.2017
Utility Worker
Kern County Department Of Human Services
06.2015 - 11.2015
Maintenance Worker II
Kern County Department Of Human Services
06.2014 - 03.2015
General Laborer
Superior Tile and Countertops Inc
02.2014 - 06.2014
Warehouse Worker
Pros Inc
12.2011 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Emergency Medical Technology
Bakersfield College
Firefighter 1 Academy
Bakersfield College
Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement
Bakersfield College
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT- B)
- Driver Operator 1A/1B
- Certified Tiller Truck Driver
- Low Angle Rescue
- Basic 32
- High Perfromance CPR
- OSFM CA State Firefighter I
- OSFM CA State Firefighter II
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Rescue Systems 1
- River and Flood Water Technician
- Trench Rescue
- Haz Mat Specialist
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