Joe Cardenas
Kyle,Texas
Summary
Proactive Fire Lieutenant with 15 years of firefighting and personnel management skills. Proven success overseeing and directing work of 4 subordinates. Talented at evaluating fires, recognizing danger and taking necessary actions for protection of property and lives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
North Hays Fire/Rescue
01.2012 - Current
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Directed work of 4 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
Manager in Charge
Heb
04.2006 - 06.2013
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
Education
No Degree - Incident Command,Leadership in Supervision, IC3
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MDNo Degree - EMT-B
Training Division
Crowley, TXNo Degree - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2005
Skills
- Fire Prevention
- Public Education
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
Affiliations
Lone Star Fools
Local 4799 Member
National Fire Academy alumni
Certification
- Advanced FireFighter
- Officer
- Areial
- Safety Officer
- Wildland
- Instructor
- Emt
- Nfa
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
North Hays Fire/Rescue
01.2012 - Current
Manager in Charge
Heb
04.2006 - 06.2013
No Degree - Incident Command,Leadership in Supervision, IC3
National Fire Academy
No Degree - EMT-B
Training Division
No Degree - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Austin Community College
- Advanced FireFighter
- Officer
- Areial
- Safety Officer
- Wildland
- Instructor
- Emt
- Nfa
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