Gerardo "JJ" Suarez
Salinas,CA
Summary
Professional, motivated, and quick to learn. Experienced in fast-paced environments, adaptable to change, and pressure. Strong team player, eager to contribute to a dedicated department, and serve the local community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
AMR
07.2025 - Current
- Responds to emergency calls and assesses patient conditions.
- Provides basic life support and assists in advanced medical care during emergencies.
- Maintains medical equipment and ensures readiness for use.
- Remains level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Firefighter
U.S. Air Force Reserve
05.2024 - Current
- Engages in hands-on training for fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response.
- Conducts coursework focused on procedures, fire safety, and patient care.
- Performs daily checks and station upkeep.
- Participated in joint force fire exercises, coordinating with international firefighters overseas.
Joint Fire Support Specialist
U.S. Army
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Developed teamwork and leadership abilities under the mentorship of superiors and peers.
- Led and trained small teams through garrison and high-pressure training operations.
- Directed tactical vehicle operations under demanding conditions.
- Operated on radio and digital systems.
Quality Control Inspector
Pacific
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Detailed digital records of inspections conducted daily.
- Performed daily inventory inspections and documented results.
- Provided training for new personnel on inspection procedures and techniques.
Student Intern
University of California Cooperative Extension
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Analyzed results from field experiments.
- Prepared reports on findings related to projects.
- Provided support with irrigation systems maintenance and repair.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
DOD Fire Academy
Goodfellow, AFB05-2025
EMT Certificate - Emergency Services
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Palma
Salinas, CA06-2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Personnel management
- Emergency and radio communications
- Leadership and supervision
Certification
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Airport Firefighter
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- HazMat Ops - P.P.E
- HazMat Ops - Products Control
Timeline
EMT
AMR
07.2025 - Current
Firefighter
U.S. Air Force Reserve
05.2024 - Current
Joint Fire Support Specialist
U.S. Army
09.2020 - 03.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Pacific
06.2019 - 08.2020
Student Intern
University of California Cooperative Extension
06.2018 - 04.2019
Graduate Certificate -
DOD Fire Academy
EMT Certificate - Emergency Services
Hartnell College
High School Diploma -
Palma