Jaime Hernandez
Weslaco,United States
Summary
Experienced Assistant Fire Chief offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills, and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background in development and overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional speaking abilities. Proven track record of superior performance and an obvious dedication to the safety of people everywhere.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Fire Chief
Weslaco Fire & EMS
03.2015 - 03.2022
- Responded to a major fires, successfully containing the fire and rescuing all occupants
- Continued development of aggressive proactive EMS system.
- Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Maintained an organized filing system for financial documents
- Managed emergency situations and provided emergency medical care when necessary
- Developed and implemented a crisis management plan that resulted in a swift and effective response to emergency situations
- Established and managed budgets, resulting in a reduction in expenses
- Maintained and managed Approx 11 Million dollar budget
- Management of Fire design and specs of Fire and EMS Apparatus to meet the mission needs for response.
- Design experience of Fire & EMS facility's
- Managed Fire & EMS Rescue Operations during E.O.C Operations.
- Plan and develop of reduction in Workers Compensation Injury and Claims
- Developed staffing plans for peak and non peak Operations for shifts
- Management and development of training objectives for annual Fire & EMS compliance
- Experience with Large Federal Type 1 Incidents (Hurricane Harvey & Laura)
Lt Public Education Officer
Weslaco Fire & EMS
03.2022 - Current
- Participated in public education programs to teach fire safety and prevention
- Participated in health education activities to increase public awareness about health issues
- Program management of 22 schools Public and Private
- Worked with local Business to develop safety protocols for staff in case of Emergency.
- Organized with Winter Texans Parks to implement the VIAL of Life for Residents to better assist Fire and EMS for better and faster care.
Fire Fighter
Weslaco Fire & EMS
02.1999 - Current
Education
Fire Science
South Texas College
HVAC-R Installation And Repair
South Texas College
Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced
South Texas College
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Operations
- Crisis Management
- Management
- Firefighting
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Lt Public Education Officer
Weslaco Fire & EMS
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Fire Chief
Weslaco Fire & EMS
03.2015 - 03.2022
Fire Fighter
Weslaco Fire & EMS
02.1999 - Current
Fire Science
South Texas College
HVAC-R Installation And Repair
South Texas College
Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced
South Texas College
Community Volunteer
Boy Scout Leader Troop 100, Acts Brother St Pius X, Weslaco C.E.R.T.
Boards Served
- Board Member Rio Grande Regional Emergency Training Alliance 8 years
- Board Director Texas Association of Fire Educators 5 years
- Board Chairman Weslaco Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund 20 years
- Board Member for RGV Youth Preparedness C.E.R.T. 4 years