Gabriel Griego
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Dynamic engineer with the Valencia County Fire Department, excelling in fire suppression techniques and incident command. Proven leadership in training and operational efficiency, enhancing team performance during emergencies. Skilled in emergency vehicle driving and fireground communications, ensuring safety and compliance in high-pressure situations. Committed to fire prevention and effective teamwork.
Professional with proven experience in emergency response and fire safety operations. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability to changing conditions, and achieving results in high-pressure situations. Skilled in firefighting techniques, emergency medical response, and hazard assessment. Reliable and resilient with strong sense of duty and commitment to public safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer
Valencia County Fire Department
11.2013 - Current
- Led fire safety inspections, ensuring compliance with local regulations and standards.
- Improved team efficiency with regular training sessions and drills to maintain optimal performance during emergencies.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a crew leader on multiple occasions, guiding team members to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
- Efficiently extinguished structural fires using specialized tools and equipment designed for specific types of blazes.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Education
No Degree - EMT-B/EMT I
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMHigh School Diploma -
Los Lunas High School
Los Lunas, NM05-2002
Skills
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Fireground communications
- Fire suppression techniques
- Incident command system
- Fire prevention strategies
- Fire behavior analysis
- Water supply management
- Stress management techniques
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire pump operation
- Apparatus inspection
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Firefighting equipment operation
Affiliations
While active with the NM Chapter IAAI, I served as on the Board of Directors for 2 years (2013-2014)
Attendee of Mind.Body.Fire Retreat October 2025
Certification
Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Firefighter 1,2. Vehicle Extrication, Pump Operations and Hydraulics, Building Construction, Fire Inspector 1, Fire Origin and Cause, NFA- Fire and Life Safety Plans Review, NFA- Decision Making for Initial Company Operations, New Mexico Chapter International Association Of Arson Investigators, CFI Trainer, Hash Oil Extrication Explosions, NFA 921 and 1033 Update, Homemade Explosives, Fire Loss Investigations, Elevated Fire and Post Flash Over Patterns, How First Responders Impact Fire Investigation, National Wildfire Coordinating Group- S130/190/L180/L100, RT 130, S212, S270, S290
Timeline
Engineer
Valencia County Fire Department
11.2013 - Current
No Degree - EMT-B/EMT I
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
Los Lunas High School