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Jose Chica

Miami

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Lieutenant at Hollywood Fire Rescue, skilled in crisis management and emergency response. Proven leader with a strong ability to train and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Multilingual communicator adept at medical assessment and equipment operation, committed to enhancing team performance and community safety.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant

Hollywood Fire Rescue
02.2023 - Current
  • Supervise firefighters, driver engineers, and officers during emergency responses and training activities.
  • Manage responses to fires, medical emergencies, and public service calls to ensure safety.
  • EMS Shift Training Officer, conducting in-service training for shift personnel.
  • Oversee emergency scene operations for crew members, and coordinate station responsibilities.

Driver Engineer

Hollywood Fire Rescue
07.2023 - 02.2025
  • Ensured proper apparatus positioning to enhance operational readiness.
  • Secured water supply for efficient service delivery.
  • Established first line in service to optimize response time.
  • Positioned secondary line effectively for safety and accessibility.
  • Set ladders on opposing sides for balanced access and stability.
  • Managed additional equipment, including fans, attic ladder, bottles, and hooks.
  • Monitored operations continuously from exterior and reported changes as needed.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Hollywood Fire Rescue
04.2015 - 07.2023
  • Resuscitated and stabilized patients using advanced medical equipment, including defibrillators.
  • Administered intravenous drips, medications, and oxygen to critical patients.
  • Applied spinal and traction splints to manage trauma injuries effectively.
  • Executed rescue operations to protect individuals from fire hazards.
  • Connected hoses to hydrants for efficient firefighting response.
  • Ensured property integrity during fire incidents to minimize damage.
  • Safeguarded individuals in danger by implementing emergency protocols.
  • Utilized high-tech equipment to enhance patient care during emergencies.

Hyperbaric Tech

Mercy Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2023
  • Obtain vital signs
  • Monitor patients inside chamber
  • Operate hyperbaric chamber
  • Maintain workplace organized and clean
  • Transport patients
  • Assist doctor with patient care

ER Paramedic

Mercy Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
  • Executed technical medical skills with high accuracy as experienced paramedic.
  • Addressed emotional and medical needs of injury victims effectively.
  • Established peripheral IVs and acquired EKGs to support patient assessment.
  • Advocated for patients to ensure their needs were met during care.
  • Transported patients from emergency room to floor rooms efficiently.
  • Assisted doctors and nurses with critical patient care in emergencies.
  • Provided wound care and splinted fractures to stabilize injuries.
  • Obtained vital signs to monitor patient conditions continuously.

Assistant Manager

Champs Sports
01.2008 - 08.2011
  • Supervised and led team of 10 employees to achieve sales targets.
  • Created weekly schedules to optimize staffing and productivity.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and reduce waste.
  • Exceeded sales and profitability goals through effective strategy implementation.
  • Cultivated strong customer relations to enhance loyalty and repeat business.
  • Prepared bank deposits and daily sales reports for accurate financial tracking.

Sales Associate

Champs Sports
11.2005 - 01.2008
  • Provided exceptional customer service
  • Met and exceeded sales goals
  • Handled cash register
  • Maintained store and stock in impeccable condition

Education

Rope Ops -

Coral Springs Fire Academy
Coral Springs, FL
10-2022

VMR Tech -

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Training Facility
Pompano Beach, FL
04-2022

VMR Ops -

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Training Facility
Pompano Beach, FL
01-2022

Hazmat Technician -

Broward Fire Academy
Davie, FL
04-2021

State Certified Driver Engineer -

Coral Springs Fire Academy
Coral Springs, FL
06-2020

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services

American Medical Academy
Miami, FL
01-2020

Paramedic Certification -

American Medical Academy
Miami, FL
05.2012

State Certified Firefighter -

Coral Springs Fire Academy
Coral Springs, FL
07.2011

Emergency Medical Technician -

American Medical Academy
Miami, FL
10.2010

High School Diploma -

Felix Varela Senior High
Miami, FL
05.2007

Skills

  • Multilingual: English, Spanish, ASL
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Crisis management
  • Situational awareness
  • Emergency response
  • Medical assessment
  • Equipment operation
  • Leadership skills
  • Training and mentoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Report writing

Timeline

Driver Engineer

Hollywood Fire Rescue
07.2023 - 02.2025

Lieutenant

Hollywood Fire Rescue
02.2023 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

Hollywood Fire Rescue
04.2015 - 07.2023

Hyperbaric Tech

Mercy Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2023

ER Paramedic

Mercy Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015

Assistant Manager

Champs Sports
01.2008 - 08.2011

Sales Associate

Champs Sports
11.2005 - 01.2008

Rope Ops -

Coral Springs Fire Academy

VMR Tech -

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Training Facility

VMR Ops -

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Training Facility

Hazmat Technician -

Broward Fire Academy

State Certified Driver Engineer -

Coral Springs Fire Academy

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services

American Medical Academy

Paramedic Certification -

American Medical Academy

State Certified Firefighter -

Coral Springs Fire Academy

Emergency Medical Technician -

American Medical Academy

High School Diploma -

Felix Varela Senior High

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