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Jonathan Sanchez

St. Petersburg

Summary

Command-level fire service leader with 17+ years of progressive experience advancing from Firefighter/Paramedic to Lieutenant and currently Fire Captain. Demonstrated ability to command complex incidents, lead personnel, and manage multi-company operations. Proven record of accountability, officer development, and consistent, safe operations. Experienced in multi-agency coordination and strategic decision-making. Prepared to perform at the District Chief level.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Captain

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Command emergency incidents as Incident Commander, coordinating multi-company and multi-agency operations
  • Lead, supervise, and develop personnel, reinforcing accountability and operational readiness
  • Manage station operations including staffing, training, and resource allocation
  • Mentor Lieutenants and firefighters, strengthening leadership continuity
  • Serve as Acting District Chief, coordinating operations across 13 stations and multiple companies during complex incidents

Fire Lieutenant

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Directed company-level operations and tactical incident response
  • Ensured accountability, safety compliance, and operational effectiveness
  • Mentored and evaluated personnel

Firefighter/Paramedic

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2015 - 05.2023

Firefighter/Paramedic

Lake County Fire Rescue, FL
Lake County, FL
01.2008 - 01.2015

Education

B.A. - Liberal Arts/Psychology

Menlo College

A.A. - Liberal Arts/Health

Moorpark College

Paramedic Certification - undefined

Orlando Medical Institute

Firefighter/EMT - undefined

Central Florida Fire Academy

Skills

  • Incident Command
  • Multi-Agency Coordination
  • Personnel Development
  • Technical Rescue Operations
  • Florida Task Force 3
  • Pinellas County TRT
  • Leadership & Accountability
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Operations
  • SWAT Paramedic
  • CISM Team

Timeline

Fire Captain

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, FL
08.2024 - Current

Fire Lieutenant

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, FL
05.2023 - 08.2024

Firefighter/Paramedic

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, FL
01.2015 - 05.2023

Firefighter/Paramedic

Lake County Fire Rescue, FL
01.2008 - 01.2015

A.A. - Liberal Arts/Health

Moorpark College

Paramedic Certification - undefined

Orlando Medical Institute

Firefighter/EMT - undefined

Central Florida Fire Academy

B.A. - Liberal Arts/Psychology

Menlo College
Jonathan Sanchez