Gabriel Urias
Hemet,USA
Summary
Fire Protection and EHS Compliance professional with 20+ years of experience in fire protection, NFPA compliance, inspections, installations, and life-safety training. Proven leader with strong customer service, team training, and project coordination skills. Extensive hands-on experience across commercial, industrial restaurant fire protection systems. Fire extinguisher, annual maintenance service and repairs as well as exit and emergency lighting. Committed to public safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Knowledgeable Fire safet specialist with background in fire safety protocols and emergency response coordination. Successfully implemented safety procedures that enhanced compliance and minimized risks. Demonstrates expertise in hazard assessment and emergency planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Safety Specialist
UniFirst – First Aid & Safety
11.2025 - Current
- Conduct inspection, service, repair, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers and emergency/exit lighting systems
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 10 and applicable fire safety regulations
- Perform monthly and annual inspections on fire and egress lighting systems
- Train team members on inspection procedures, software, and fire safety standards
- Provide onsite customer fire safety audits and service quotations
- Present and demonstrate fire safety products and services to customers
- Deliver technical support for fire service operations and inspection software
- Support service coverage during team absences while maintaining customer satisfaction
Service Manager / Service Sales Representative (SSR)
Cintas Corporation – San Diego, CA
09.2011 - 10.2025
- Managed daily operations and performance of service teams
- Fostered a strong safety-first culture while meeting service and compliance goals
- Ensured NFPA and EHS compliance across customer sites
- Scheduled services, managed employee staffing, and coordinated inspections
- Conducted annual services and hydrostatic testing
- Consulted with engineers and planners on retrofits and new installations
- Oversaw installation, inspection, and repair of: Fire suppression systems (wet, dry, chemical), Industrial fire suppression systems (spray booths, tanks, overhead systems), Automatic sprinkler systems
- FM-200 clean agent systems
- Vehicle fire suppression systems
- Performed fire hydrant flow testing and maintenance
- Trained, evaluated, and mentored new employees
- Maintained accurate work orders, invoicing, and customer documentation
Fire Protection Technician
24 Hour Fire Protection – Vista, CA
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Inspected, serviced, and replaced fire extinguishers and cabinets
- Installed and maintained automatic fire protection systems
- Performed mechanical activation and system breakdowns
- Installed and serviced wet, dry, and chemical suppression systems
- Conducted sprinkler inspections, hydrant flow testing, and exit/emergency lighting service
- Delivered high-quality customer service and completed detailed service documentation
Fire Protection Technician
Western Fire Co. Inc. – Hemet, CA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Installed and serviced restaurant/kitchen hood suppression systems
- Worked on industrial fire suppression systems and automatic sprinklers
- Serviced fire extinguishers, cabinets, and accessories
- Maintained FM-200 and vehicle fire suppression systems
- Performed fire hydrant flow testing and routine inspections
- Provided professional customer service and on-site support
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CASkills
- Fire Protection Systems & Suppression
- NFPA 10 & Life Safety Code Compliance
- EHS Compliance & Auditing
- Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Maintenance
- Emergency & Exit Lighting Systems
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems
- Industrial & Vehicle Fire Suppression
- FM-200 / Clean Agent Systems
- Fire Hydrant Flow Testing
- Team Training & Leadership
- Customer Audits & Quoting
- Fire Safety Training & Instruction
- Emergency lighting systems
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire code compliance
- Life safety systems
- Public safety awareness
- Continuous learning attitude
- Fire extinguisher maintenance
- Fire suppression systems
- Fire safety inspections
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Employee training
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- First aid
- Safety equipment inspection
Certification
- International Code Council (ICC) Certified – #8490019
- Verify: verify.iccsafe.org/8490019
- California Fire Extinguisher Certificate – EE#21962
- Manufacturer Certifications:
- Amerex Corp (2007)
- Ansul (2007)
- Buckeye (2010)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced in developing and delivering fire safety training programs
- Skilled in educating employees on proper use of fire extinguishers and emergency response
- Knowledgeable in budgeting and selecting appropriate fire protection equipment
- Strong understanding of time-critical emergency response procedures
- Consistently recognized for reliability, technical expertise, and professionalism
Timeline
Fire Safety Specialist
UniFirst – First Aid & Safety
11.2025 - Current
Service Manager / Service Sales Representative (SSR)
Cintas Corporation – San Diego, CA
09.2011 - 10.2025
Fire Protection Technician
24 Hour Fire Protection – Vista, CA
08.2010 - 09.2011
Fire Protection Technician
Western Fire Co. Inc. – Hemet, CA
01.2006 - 01.2010
No Degree - General Studies
Mt. San Jacinto College