James Encalada
Medford,MA
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Trained individual with great mechanical aptitude. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City of Cambridge
07.2008 - Current
Full time firefighter, stationed on Tower Ladder-2. Driver, and Boat operator covering lower Charles River. Currently senor man on the company, assisting with training Firefighters on probation.
Fire Instructor
City of Cambridge
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Instructed students seeking their firefighter I/II certification.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Assisted in live burns during student evolutions and evaluations.
Firefighter
City of Medford
04.2007 - 06.2008
Full time firefighter.
Local Coordinator
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
11.2004 - 03.2007
Local Coordinator for MEMA Region-1 (Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk County). Assisted local emergency managers of cities and towns with mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery to local states of emergency.
Infantryman Paratrooper
United States Army
03.1997 - 03.2004
Senior Scout Observer for a Long Range Surveillance Team. Stationed in Germany, with service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, deployment from October 2002 (Kuwait) to November 2003 (Iraq).
Education
Fire Instructor-I, Pro Board Certification - Instructor-I
Massachusetts Firefighter Academy
Westwood, MA11-2023
Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Tech
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MA05-2013
Certification, Firefighter I/II - Firefighting
Massachusetts Firefighter Academy
Stow, MA06-2007
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA08-2004
High School Diploma, Vocational Certificate - Drafting Tech
Medford Vocational Tech High School
Medford, MA06-1998
Skills
- Machinery Operation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Typing Speed: 45 WPM
- Professional demeanor
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Fire Instructor
City of Cambridge
03.2024 - 04.2024
Firefighter
City of Cambridge
07.2008 - Current
Firefighter
City of Medford
04.2007 - 06.2008
Local Coordinator
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
11.2004 - 03.2007
Infantryman Paratrooper
United States Army
03.1997 - 03.2004
Fire Instructor-I, Pro Board Certification - Instructor-I
Massachusetts Firefighter Academy
Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Tech
Middlesex Community College
Certification, Firefighter I/II - Firefighting
Massachusetts Firefighter Academy
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Bunker Hill Community College
High School Diploma, Vocational Certificate - Drafting Tech
Medford Vocational Tech High School
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