James Tretola
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
FDNY
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Local 731 Laborer
MLJ Contracting
07.2021 - Current
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Utilized pneumatic concrete chopping tools.
- Measuring, cutting and installing manholes to grade by directing operating engineer on jobsites.
- Assembled and disassembled formwork to facilitate correct shaping and pouring of concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy materials onto trucks and trailers by rigging.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Utilized both gas and electric operated demo saws to chop and cut concrete to specifications.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
Construction Laborer
Walsh Glass And Metal
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Conduct safety inspections on fall protection equipment such as scissor/forklift, and spider crane.
- Utilized hammers, saws, and fastening devices to prepare glass units and assist in installing curtain wall.
- Flagging live traffic for safe operation of machinery and site work.
- Transport materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
Military Police Officer, Gunner
107th Military Police Company
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Qualified expert in crew served weapons such as 240 Bravo, M2 .50 cal, M9 Beretta pistol, and set company record for M4 assault rifle qualification.
- Maintain secret security clearance
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Conduct inventory on sensitive items, including optics, weapons, gas masks, and credentials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2021
Certificate of Graduation - Military Police Training
US Army Military Police School
01.2017
Emergency Medical Technician -
Emergency Care New York
Brooklyn, NY01.2017
High School Diploma - General Education
St Edmond's Preparatory High School
Brooklyn, NY01.2016
Certification of Training and Completion -
US Army Basic Training
01.2016
Skills
- Collected under pressure
- Skilled in Basic Life Support and revival techniques
- Weapons expert: M4 M2, 240B, M9
- Operate gas/electric powered tools
- Patient assessment
- Defensive Driving
Certification
NYS EMT, 24hr HAZMAT, CPR, EMT, 16 hour rigging, OSHA 30, 62 hour Site Safety Supervisor (SST)
Affiliations
Local 731 Laborers
FDNY Columbia Society
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
FDNY
10.2022 - Current
Local 731 Laborer
MLJ Contracting
07.2021 - Current
Construction Laborer
Walsh Glass And Metal
10.2019 - 12.2020
Military Police Officer, Gunner
107th Military Police Company
06.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Certificate of Graduation - Military Police Training
US Army Military Police School
Emergency Medical Technician -
Emergency Care New York
High School Diploma - General Education
St Edmond's Preparatory High School
Certification of Training and Completion -
US Army Basic Training
NYS EMT, 24hr HAZMAT, CPR, EMT, 16 hour rigging, OSHA 30, 62 hour Site Safety Supervisor (SST)
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