Gabriel Suba
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Dynamic Fire Lieutenant with extensive experience at Rockledge Fire Department, excelling in emergency response coordination and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance firefighting operations through effective training program development and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in advanced life support and incident command communication, ensuring public safety and operational excellence. Reactive professional with many years of experience and established talents. Solid understanding of fire prevention, emergency medical care, and rescue methods. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with outstanding report writing and emergency medical equipment handling proficiencies. Comfortable making decisions in stressful conditions and emergencies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Rockledge Fire Department
Rockledge, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised firefighting operations during emergency responses and training exercises.
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured compliance with fire codes and regulations.
- Coordinated firefighting drills to enhance team readiness and response efficiency.
- Operated firefighting equipment, including hoses, ladders, and rescue tools.
- Assisted in developing training programs for new firefighters and volunteers.
- Communicated effectively with team members during incident command situations.
- Provided guidance to junior firefighters on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Responded to calls involving hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations, or medical emergencies as needed.
- Directed and coordinated firefighting operations to ensure safety of personnel, property, and the public.
- Evaluated performance of subordinate staff and provided feedback.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters.
- Ensured that all personnel adhered to established standards for conduct, behavior, and dress code requirements.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Paramedic
Viera Hospital
Viera, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient needs and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and provided ongoing evaluations throughout treatment process.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and health management strategies.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
- Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL10-2019
Skills
- Firefighting operations
- Fire safety inspections
- Emergency response coordination
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Training program development
- Incident command communication
- Patient assessment
- Advanced life support
- Team leadership
- Safety protocol adherence
- Performance evaluation
- Rescue operation management
- Building inspections
- Public safety
- Technical rescue
- Fire prevention
- Standard operating procedures
- Administration and management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS Instructor
- ACLS Instructor
- PALS Instructor
- ITLS Instructor
- Rope OPS
- Rope Tech
- Confine Ops
- Confine Tech
- VMR Ops
- VMR Tech
- Truck Ops
- FO1 State Certified
- Pump Ops State Certified
- Instructor 1 State Certified
Languages
Romanian
Professional
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Rockledge Fire Department
04.2025 - Current
Paramedic
Viera Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Eastern Florida State College
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