Joseph Aviles
Brewster,NY
Summary
Accomplished Firefighter and EMT-B with 20 years of service in fire suppression, emergency medical response, and community safety. Recognized for calm, decisive action in high-pressure situations and for leading teams through complex incidents. Former U.S. Army Scout Sniper with active Secret Clearance, bringing advanced training in reconnaissance, precision operations, and tactical planning. Experienced in general contracting, construction management, and equipment maintenance, combining strong technical expertise with a proven ability to coordinate crews and maintain strict safety and quality standards. Dedicated to protecting lives, property, and infrastructure while delivering reliable results on every mission.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HERO Team-member
FDNY-RTF
New York, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Operated as a mobile, high-tech extrication and rescue specialist in a five-person team during joint operations with the U.S. Secret Service to provide dignitary protection during UN General Assemblies.
- Maintained continuous situational awareness through active radio monitoring with the U.S. Secret Service, ensuring a state of readiness for immediate deployment on rescue missions during UN General Assemblies.
Executive Protection Specialist / Contractor
PATRIOT GROUP
New York, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Provided discreet and professional close protection for high-profile individuals, minimizing exposure to threats and ensuring personal safety during events, travel, and daily activities
- Managed and executed all aspects of secure transportation logistics, including picking up and dropping off clients while maintaining constant communication and situational awareness.
- Conducted pre-event and pre-travel reconnaissance to identify potential security vulnerabilities, map out ingress/egress routes, and establish contingency plans.
- Performed proactive threat and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards at residences, workplaces, and event venues.
Rescue Task Force Field Intelligence Officer
FDNY- RTF
New York, NY
04.2016 - Current
- Acted as the primary point of contact between the FDNY Rescue Task Force and external agencies, including the NYPD and other city, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency management partners.
- Communicated real-time situational updates, intelligence briefings, and resource requests to agency representatives to ensure a coordinated and effective multi-agency response.
- Assisted with the strategic staging of resources, including medical personnel, tactical teams, and equipment, based on real-time incident updates.
Rescue Task Force Team Member
FDNY CTTF-RTF
New York, NY
04.2016 - Current
- Deployed as part of a specialized Rescue Task Force in response to active shooter incidents and other aggressive deadly behavior events throughout New York City.
- Rapidly assessed the tactical and medical situation to prioritize patient care needs while maintaining situational awareness of ongoing threats.
- Operated within a Unified Command structure, coordinating seamlessly with NYPD and other public safety agencies to ensure efficient and safe.
Lead Instructor
FDNY CTTF-RTF
New York, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Working with NYPD in Interagency Response Protocols to execute each agencies core competencies of threat mitigation and life saving procedures.
- Teaching TCCC, Medical care and tactical.
- Active shooter procedure and deployment of teams.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate.
- Designed the day 2 lesson plan for Rescue Task Force (RTF) training, detailing warm zone tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) procedures and scenario-based exercises.
Scout Sniper Team Leader
U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
New York, NY
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Responsible for providing long-range, precision rifle fire on key target, select targets and targets of opportunity and to collect and report battlefield information.
- Responsible for the training, employment, and conduct of a 3 man team. Execute the orders of the S3, SEO and section leader; Responsible for accomplishing the mission in offensive, defensive and stabilization operations, capable of world-wide deployment; responsible for the care, maintenance, and accountability of the team's individual and organizational equipment valued in excess of $100,000; assists all levels of the NCO support channel and chain of command in the achievement of the BN commander's and S3's mission.
- Secret Clearance.
- Conducting reconnaissance and surveillance; gathering and reporting intelligence on enemy and terrain, operating various weapons and vehicles, navigating during combat, leading scout teams, and ensuring team readiness through training and equipment maintenance
CPR - CFRD Instructor
FDNY
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Teaching Emergency Medical Care techniques and standards of protocol.
FIREFIGHTER (Active)
FDNY
New York, NY
01.2008 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Respond to wide variety of calls; car accidents, chemical spills, high-angle rescues, fire, water rescue.
- Control, contain, and extinguish fires.
EMT - Hazmat Technician
FDNY
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2008
- FDNY Emergency Medical Technician with HAZMAT Technician certification with experience in high-pressure urban environments. Proven expertise in providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and executing advanced hazardous materials mitigation, containment, and decontamination procedures.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, wound care, and medication delivery as necessary.
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Creativity
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Attention to detail
- Mission planning
- Instructional Techniques
- Strategy Implementation
- Operational Procedures
- Critical Thinker/Problem Solving
- Team Leader
- Time Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Professional MMA FIghter
- Black Belt in Judo
- Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Black belt in Taekwondo
Awards
- (2022) FDNY Brummer Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Inducted into the Budo International Martial Arts hall of fame “Judo competitor of the year.”
- Ring of Combat Light-weight Champion
Certification
- Certified U.S. Army Sniper School
- Certified Army Squad Designated Marksman
- Certified Combat Tactical Tracker
- Certified Army Basic Leader
- Certified Army Mountain Warfare
- Certified Air Assault school
- Certified UTM Law Enforcement Trainer
- Certified NRA Rifle/Pistol Instructor
- Certified Sig Sauer Academy Shoot-House Instructor
- Certified Sig Sauer red-dot/ Executive protection Specialist
- Certified EMT-B
- Certified CPR Instructor
- Certified Stop the bleed Instructor
- Certified Sig Sauer Academy, SWAT 1 Basic SWAT Operator
- Certified Sig Sauer Academy, Bus and Vehicle Interdiction
- Certified Hazardous Materials 1st Responder operations. NFPA 472
- Certified Hazardous Haz-Tac Medical Technician II
- Certified Firefighter I and Firefighter II. NFPA 1001
- Certified Fire Instructor I . NFPA 1041-10
- Certified Fire Instructor 2. NFPA 1041-10
- Certified LSU/NCBRT Instructor Development (MGT-323)
- Certified New Mexico Tech; Homemade Explosives-Awareness, Recognition and Response
- Certified LSU/NCBRT Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks
- Certified FEMA Active Shooter (IS-00907)
Timeline
HERO Team-member
FDNY-RTF
01.2018 - Current
Executive Protection Specialist / Contractor
PATRIOT GROUP
01.2017 - Current
Rescue Task Force Field Intelligence Officer
FDNY- RTF
04.2016 - Current
Rescue Task Force Team Member
FDNY CTTF-RTF
04.2016 - Current
Lead Instructor
FDNY CTTF-RTF
01.2016 - Current
Scout Sniper Team Leader
U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
08.2015 - 08.2022
CPR - CFRD Instructor
FDNY
01.2012 - 01.2016
FIREFIGHTER (Active)
FDNY
01.2008 - Current
EMT - Hazmat Technician
FDNY
01.2005 - 01.2008