John Perez
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Fire Engineer and Acting Officer with the City of Graham Fire Department, serving as the senior Engineer on shift and routinely assigned as acting officer on Engine 10. Experienced in crew supervision, staffing, report writing, personnel oversight, and incident command. Highly skilled in apparatus operations, patient care, fire suppression, and daily station operations, with proven ability to balance leadership responsibilities while maintaining full operational readiness and safety compliance. Well-versed in EMT protocols and consistently adheres to fire department procedures, safety standards and policies. Beyond the fire service, I've gained hands-on experience in vehicle, heavy equipment, and trailer repair, adding a mechanical background to my skill set.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time Firefighter
Horneytown Fire Department
05.2024 - Current
- Operate different emergency vehicles with due regard.
- Pump multiple hand lines and/or aerial devices at the correct pressure while maintaining a secure and effective water supply.
- Riding as acting officer on the assigned apparatus and filling the roll as captain.
- Completing daily ops checks as well as daily duties around the station.
Engineer
City of Graham Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
- Operate different emergency vehicles with due regard.
- Pump multiple hand lines and/or aerial devices at the correct pressure while maintaining a secure and effective water supply.
- Riding as acting officer on the assigned apparatus and filling the roll as captain.
- Completing daily ops checks as well as daily duties around the station.
- Hosting and teaching public educational events to share fire prevention information.
Mechanic/Technician
Holt Services LLC
02.2021 - Current
- Repairing trailers, heavy machinery, and fleet vehicles
- Diagnosing mechanical issues
- Fabricating
- Welding
Firefighter
City of High Point Fire Department
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Preform fire attack, search, RIT and overhaul in IDLH environments
- Complete apparatus check offs and station duties
- Teach public education events to various age groups.
- Act as and EMT basic and preform life saving skills.
Part Time Engineer
City of Graham Fire Department
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Operate different emergency vehicles with due regard.
- Pump multiple hand lines and/or aerial devices at the correct pressure while maintaining a secure and effective water supply.
- Riding as acting officer on the assigned apparatus and filling the roll as captain.
- Completing daily ops checks as well as daily duties around the station.
- Hosting and teaching public educational events to share fire prevention information.
Firefighter
Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire Department
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Preform fire attack, search, RIT and overhaul in IDLH environments
- Complete apparatus check offs and station duties
- Teach public education events to various age groups.
- Act as and EMT basic and preform life saving skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Jamestown, NC06-2018
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- EMT certified
- Fire safety
- Problem-solving
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Troubleshooting skills
- Auto and engine repair
- Vehicle maintenance
Certification
- EMT Basic
- Firefighter 1 and 2
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder
- Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations
- Technical Rescuer
- Technical Rescuer Vehicle
- Emergency Vehicle Driver
- Driver Operator Pumps
- Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Driver Operator Aerials
- Instructor 1
- FLSE 1
- Officer 1
- Chief 101
Timeline
Part Time Firefighter
Horneytown Fire Department
05.2024 - Current
Engineer
City of Graham Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Firefighter
City of High Point Fire Department
12.2021 - 12.2022
Part Time Engineer
City of Graham Fire Department
09.2021 - 12.2022
Mechanic/Technician
Holt Services LLC
02.2021 - Current
Firefighter
Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire Department
09.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled