Giancarlo Torres
La Porte,TX
Summary
Safety-focused Firefighter with experience maintaining and troubleshooting critical equipment in high-risk, team-driven environments. Proven ability to perform preventative maintenance, ensure equipment readiness, and diagnose issues under pressure where reliability and safety are essential. Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems quickly and maintain operational efficiency. Known for exceptional work ethic, discipline, and adaptability, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Seeking to transition into a manufacturing environment where I can contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
Lumicity
Houston, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Recruited skilled trades and technical professionals supporting hyperscale data centers, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, and large-scale industrial warehouse construction projects.
- Partnered with project managers and site leadership to hire maintenance technicians, electricians, millwrights, and mechanical specialists supporting complex facility operations.
- Developed working knowledge of industrial systems, plant infrastructure, and mission-critical facility environments to effectively evaluate technical candidates.
- Supported hiring for projects requiring high equipment reliability, safety compliance, and 24/7 operational uptime.
- Built talent pipelines for mechanical, electrical, and facilities maintenance roles across large-scale infrastructure projects.
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Texas City Fire Department
Texas City, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Combated fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
Emergency Room Technician
Houston Methodist
Nassau Bay, TX
06.2020 - 09.2022
- clerical work coordinating the flow of the emergency room as a Unit coordinator
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Provided emotional support to family members during a crisis situation or at end-of-life stages of care.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX11-2022
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial High School
Pasadena, TX05-2018
Skills
- Preventative maintenance and readiness checks on fire apparatus, pumps, hoses, ladders, and suppression systems
- Routine inspection, servicing, and operational testing of emergency response equipment
- Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting to ensure reliability during critical operations
- Mechanical aptitude with hand tools and equipment servicing
- Maintaining operational readiness of life-safety equipment
- Rapid troubleshooting of equipment failures in IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) environments
- Problem identification and corrective action during emergency operations
- Monitoring and responding to equipment alarms and system malfunctions
- Performing under high-pressure conditions requiring fast technical decision-making
- Preventative maintenance and operational checks for ER and emergency medical equipment
- Operation and monitoring of defibrillators, oxygen therapy systems, patient monitors, and emergency medical devices
- Equipment preparation and reliability verification for emergency procedures
- Identifying malfunctioning equipment and coordinating repairs or replacement
- Fire suppression systems operation and inspection
- Fire hydrant and hose deployment systems
- PPE inspection and readiness management
- Hazard identification and safety compliance
- Recruiting skilled trades for hyperscale data centers, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, and industrial warehouse projects
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and facilities maintenance roles
- Exposure to mission-critical infrastructure and high-reliability operational environments
- Collaboration with project managers and field teams on technical workforce needs
- Incident reporting and technical documentation
- Safety inspections and compliance checks
- Cross-team communication in technical environments
- Critical thinking and situational assessment
Affiliations
- Fitness & Weightlifting
- Musician
- Artist
Certification
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Certificate of Fire protection technology
Certified Nursing Assistant
Basic Life Support Provider License
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
Lumicity
08.2025 - Current
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Texas City Fire Department
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Houston Methodist
06.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Pasadena Memorial High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
San Jacinto College