Jonathon Otero

• Supervise and lead fire crews during emergency responses, ensuring safe, effective, and coordinated operations.
• Direct firefighting, rescue, EMS, and hazardous materials activities in alignment with departmental protocols, and operational standards.
• Provide on-scene incident command support, including size-ups, tactical decision-making, and resource deployment.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate personnel to maintain operational readiness and improve crew performance.
• Conduct daily apparatus, equipment, and station inspections to ensure compliance, readiness, and safety standards.
• Oversee report documentation and QA, personnel assignments and accountability, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong communication with all members within the chain of command, partner agencies, and the public during emergency and non-emergency operations.

Progressively promoted from Firefighter to Driver Engineer and then to Lieutenant, reflecting exceptional performance, technical proficiency, and strong leadership capabilities.

• Responded to emergency calls and provided rapid scene assessment, fire suppression, and initial life-safety interventions.
• Operated and maintained firefighting apparatus, tools, and equipment to ensure operational readiness and reliability during emergency responses.
• Collaborated with fire crews to perform search and rescue operations, implement fire attack strategies, and support incident command objectives.
• Conducted routine inspections of equipment, gear, and apparatus to ensure compliance with departmental safety standards and operational protocols.
• Trained new volunteers in firefighting techniques, safety procedures, and operational best practices to improve overall team proficiency and preparedness.

Employee of the Month- August 2016

• Administered advanced life support (ALS), emergency medical care, and life-saving interventions to patients.
• Conducted rapid, accurate patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans and improve clinical outcomes in high-pressure environments.
• Coordinated patient transport logistics, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely transfer to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Accurately documented patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in PCR report systems in compliance with regulatory standards, billing requirements, and departmental quality improvement initiatives.

• Managed inventory control systems to maintain accurate stock levels, identify discrepancies, and support efficient warehouse and supply operations.
• Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently to move, stage, and organize products.
• Coordinated daily shipping and receiving operations to optimize logistics flow, ensure accurate order processing, and maintain consistent workflow efficiency.
• Loaded and unloaded shipping containers and delivery vehicles, verifying incoming and outgoing materials to support accurate documentation and inventory tracking.