Jacob Garza
San Antonio
Summary
I am a certified Paramedic with experience in assisting in the professional development of not only new students but also my peers. I have many years of experience in decision making and problem solving. I do not believe in passing on to anybody else what I am capable of resolving myself. I believe that all knowledge should be shared as we do have a responsibility to lead those who will be left assisting those in need after we have moved on to a new chapter in our lives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT Instructor
EMS University
02.2024 - Current
- Lead classroom lectures
- Engaged students in classroom discussions in order to monitor progression of students learning/ comprehending the concepts that were being covered rather than just relying on written exams
- Demonstrated and observed hands on skills practice as well as skills evaluations for the students
- Ensured the students were competent in skills in order to prepare them not only for their exam but also for the required ride outs.
- CPR/Basic First Aid instructor for incoming EMT students as well as members of the public who needed the certifications for employment purposes.
Fire Captain/ Paramedic
San Antonio Fire Department
08.2001 - Current
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- As House Captain, maintain the fire station in safe operational working capacity
- Lead classroom training as well as hands on skills and multi-company evolutions ranging from the company level to providing training for the entire shift which includes 54 fire stations
- Have been the Incident Commander for all types of emergency incidents from Mass Casualty Incidents to Multiple Alarm fires
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- As a Lieutenant was part of the Safety Division
- PEER Support team member
- Blue Card Instructor
- Active Attack Integrated Response (Active Shooter) Instructor
- Large Scale Incident Management Team Member. During the Covid response served as Medical Branch Lead then was assigned to Operations.
- While assigned to the EMS Division was part of the equipment committee which tested equipment during a trial period.
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor I
- Mobile Integrated Health Team Member
Education
No Degree - Paramedic Certification
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TXFire Science
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12-2025
High School Diploma -
Luther Burbank High School
San Antonio, TX06-1999
Skills
- Advanced Life Support care for the sick and injured
Timeline
EMT Instructor
EMS University
02.2024 - Current
Fire Captain/ Paramedic
San Antonio Fire Department
08.2001 - Current
No Degree - Paramedic Certification
University of Texas Health Science Center
Fire Science
San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Luther Burbank High School
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