Jorge Valdes
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced leader prepared for senior management role with focus on strategic planning and organizational growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results through effective leadership and adaptability. Strong skills in project management, decision-making, and communication. Recognized for reliability and ability to navigate changing environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Chief
Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue
04.2023 - Current
- Incident management for emergency incidents and large-scale events
- Pre-plan tactical situation for future incidents of surrounding building within all reservations
- Supervise department in all aspects to maintain safe work environment
- Community relations with tribal and non-tribal communities
- Create and manage budget
- Create and update department policy and procedures
- Manage department logistic/warehouse
- Liaison for outside fire department agencies
- Manage and maintain department training and asset management platform
- Provide large scale incident management
- Manage and create large scale department deployment plan
- Department EOC management during large scale incidents
- Provide 911 incident mitigation to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Train new hires in Department Policy and Procedures/Fire and Medical situations
- Provide Officer Development Training to newly promoted officers within the Department
- Review and update Department Policies and Procedures
- Coordinate Department Training (Live Fire, Extrication, Officer Development)
- Coordinate numerous projects and programs within the Department
Battalion Commander
Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue
11.2004 - 04.2023
- Previous positions held (Firefighter/Paramedic 2004-2008, Driver/Engineer 2008-2011, Lieutenant 2011-2017, Battalion Commander 2017-2023)
- Respond to 911 calls (Fire, Medical, Trauma, Special Ops, and Haz-Mat) in rural and urban areas
- Incident management for emergency incidents and large-scale events
- Pre-plan tactical situation for future incidents of surrounding building within district
- Supervise firefighters in all aspects to maintain safe work environment
- Community relations with tribal and non-tribal communities
- Provide ALS and BLS care to adult and pediatric patients
- Provide 911 incident mitigation to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Train new hires in Department Policy and Procedures/Fire and Medical situations
- Provide Officer Development Training to newly promoted officers within the Department
- Review and update Department Policies and Procedures
- Coordinate Department Training (Live Fire, Extrication, Officer Development)
- Coordinate numerous projects and programs within the Department
Flight Medic
Miami Children's Hospital - Life Flight
03.2007 - 01.2013
- Responsible for transporting of Critical Care Neonatal Level 3, Pediatric, and Adult Patients
- Provide primary and secondary medical care
- Primary care for emergency transport to area hospitals
- Stock and maintain medical equipment on Ambulance, Fix Wing, and Helo
Paramedic
American Medical Response
09.2002 - 12.2004
- Responded to 911 BLS medical calls for Miami Fire Rescue, Coral Gables Fire Rescue, Hialeah Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
- Inter-facility transport for adult and pediatric patients
- Assisted in emergency MCI situations
- Provide ALS and BLS patient care
Firefighter / Paramedic
Collier County EMS
06.2003 - 11.2003
- Responded to 911 medical / fire calls
- Assist in all medical, trauma, rescue and haz-mat situations
- Involved in customer service activities with the community
Firefighter / EMT
Ocean Reef Vol. Fire Department
03.2000 - 12.2002
- Responded to all 911 calls (Medical, Fire, Trauma, Rescue and/or Haz-Mat)
- Assisted in emergency situations of adults and pediatric patients
- Involved in customer service activities with the community
EMT / Clinical Assistant
South Florida Bio-Availability Clinic
03.2001 - 09.2002
- Administered experimental medications to study patients
- Documented information pertaining to blood draws and vital signs
- Monitored and responded to study patients’ adverse reactions to medication
- Draw blood, I.V.’s, EKG, vital signs and assist in emergency situations (Adult and Pediatrics)
Computer Support Technician
Del Amo & Associates, LLC
05.1999 - 02.2001
- Programmed, maintained and installed computer hardware and programs
- Provided customer support and software training
- Sales of new and upgraded equipment
Education
EMS Degree -
American Medical Academy
Miami, FL12.2017
Broward Community College
Davie, FL12.2012
EMT And Paramedic
Florida Medical Training Institute
Coconut Creek, FL12.2003
Broward Community College
Davie, FL12.2001
Firefighter
Fort Myers Fire Academy
Fort Myers, FL12.1999
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Senior High School
Hialeah, FL12.1998
Skills
- Paramedic
- Firefighter
- LFTI-I
- Fire Officer 1
- Wildland Firefighter
- EVOC
- Extrication Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- Pump / Hydraulics Operator
- Survival Techniques and Rescue
- Dive Rescue International 1
- Advanced Air Medical Crew DOT
- FEMA - ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Microsoft
- Training and mentorship
- Policy and procedure development
Other Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Division Chief
Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue
04.2023 - Current
Flight Medic
Miami Children's Hospital - Life Flight
03.2007 - 01.2013
Battalion Commander
Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue
11.2004 - 04.2023
Firefighter / Paramedic
Collier County EMS
06.2003 - 11.2003
Paramedic
American Medical Response
09.2002 - 12.2004
EMT / Clinical Assistant
South Florida Bio-Availability Clinic
03.2001 - 09.2002
Firefighter / EMT
Ocean Reef Vol. Fire Department
03.2000 - 12.2002
Computer Support Technician
Del Amo & Associates, LLC
05.1999 - 02.2001
High School Diploma -
Hialeah Senior High School
EMS Degree -
American Medical Academy
Broward Community College
EMT And Paramedic
Florida Medical Training Institute
Broward Community College
Firefighter
Fort Myers Fire Academy
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