GERARDO VASQUEZ
Houston,Tx
Summary
Professional firefighter/paramedic with 7 years of functional experience. Extensive experience in working safely and proficiently in extreme environments and conditions.Skilled at juggling multiple task and working well under pressure.Hard worker motivated to learn new trades and skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Houston
03.2015 - Current
- Daily preventative maintenance on hand tools for fireground to keep it operationally ready at all times
- Training on fireground processes and equipment to maintain nfpa & osha standards
- Providing rescue in various forms from dangerous situations, operational response to over 80 hazmat calls.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most 100% efficient operation
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform life saving procedures and other emergency medical services
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat 100+ patients, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
Account Executive
Digitec Office Solutions Software
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Retaining clients as well as new business and inputting data into computer databases
- Handling of complex accounts up to 40k+ Strong business acumen and mechanical aptitude
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paramedcine
LonestarCollege-Cyfair
03.2018
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maine At Presque Isle
05.2013
Skills
- Critical thinking & problem solver
- Working knowledge of fireground hydraulics, and
- Pneumatic tools
- Certified paramedic and firefighter certified
- Strong communication skills
- Linear thinking,analytical w/ strong organizational
- Skills
- Able to read basic mechanical drawings
- Twic Card
- Safety and Security
- Rescue Equipment Mastery
- Emergency Management
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Operational Improvement
- Part Inspections
- Hazard Identification
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Houston
03.2015 - Current
Account Executive
Digitec Office Solutions Software
08.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Arts - Paramedcine
LonestarCollege-Cyfair
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Maine At Presque Isle
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