JUSTIN FERNANDEZ
Summary
CBRN Defense Specialist, Hazmat Technician, and Emergency Responder with 5 years of continuous experience in radiological/nuclear detection, hazardous materials response, interagency operations, and training development. Expert in supervising CBRN operations, maintaining detection equipment, leading decontamination teams, and providing TTP-based instruction to large groups. Supported multiple NSSE and SEAR-level missions, working alongside the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Army components, and civilian fire/EMS agencies. Demonstrated excellence in equipment accountability, radiation worker procedures, and operational readiness. Skilled communicator with a track record of delivering instruction, maintaining compliance, and deploying on short notice. Actively transitioning from the Marine Corps and seeking to apply advanced CBRN, hazmat, and instructional expertise to Parsons’ MDDU mission.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter & EMT (Hazmat Technician)
Charles County Fire/EMS
Charles County, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Respond to structural fires, medical emergencies, hazmat incidents, and multi-agency emergencies.
- Hazmat Technician certified: perform meter readings, leak control, plug/patch operations, chemical recon, and SCBA-level entries.
- Experienced in all hazmat PPE levels (A/B/C) and SCBA operations across both Marine Corps and fire service contexts.
- Assist with multi-jurisdictional training events and mass-casualty/hazardous materials drills.
- Provide EMT-level patient care, triage support, and scene stabilization.
- Operate fire apparatus and emergency vehicles using EVOC certification, including towing equipment trailers for training deployments.
- Maryland — Volunteer, Continuous Experience
CBRN Defense Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised 20–30 Marines during decontamination operations, CBRN training events, and emergency response missions.
- Led TTP-based instruction, delivering classes on CBRNE threats, detection systems, PPE/MOPP levels, decon procedures, and emergency operations to 20–60 personnel regularly.
- Supported multiple NSSE and SEAR-level missions, including VIP sweeps, detection operations, convoy support, and rapid-response standby with federal agencies.
- Conducted operations with the U.S. Secret Service Hammer Teams, FBI, U.S. Army units, and local fire/EMS as part of interagency coordinated missions.
- Operated and maintained advanced detection equipment: JCAD, AN/PDR series, DR-SKO, MultiRAE Pro, Razor X, PRDs, RIIDs (high/low res), and biological detection systems.
- Performed complete lifecycle equipment management — calibration, inspections, maintenance scheduling, operational tracking, serviceability documentation, and shipping/receiving.
- Developed and executed radiological detection exercises, including scenario design and evaluation of personnel proficiency.
- Ran gas chamber operations and supervised CBRN mask confidence training events.
- Produced mission reports, daily SITREPs, AARs, and gear readiness documents for leadership and interagency partners.
- Experienced towing equipment in convoy operations; capable of obtaining Class B CDL within 3 months.
- Fully prepared for short-notice deployments and 75%+ travel tempo.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Full-Time Service
Skills
- Radiological/Nuclear Detection
- PRD / RIID / RPM Systems
- Chemical & Biological Detection
- TTP-Based Instruction & Curriculum Development
- NSSE & SEAR Event Operations
- Hazmat Technician (Offensive Ops)
- Decontamination Site Leadership
- Interagency Coordination (USSS, FBI, Fire/EMS)
- Equipment Maintenance, Calibration & Tracking
- ICS 100/200/700/800
- SCBA & Level A/B/C Suits
- Communications (Radios, TACCOM, Mobile Command)
- Trailer & Equipment Transport
- Rapid Deployment Operations
Certification
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Hazmat Technician (Offensive Operations)
- Hazmat Awareness & Operations
- Firefighter I
- EMT
- Emergency Vehicle Operator’s License (EVOC)
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- SCBA Qualified
- CBRN Defense Specialist Course — USMC
Additional Information
Fluent in English & Spanish (operationally proficient for training & briefings), Excellent communicator with attention to detail and adaptability in complex missions, Fully available for 75%+ travel and Willing to relocate for work
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Technical Detection Systems
RIID (High/Low-Res), PRD, AN/PDR Systems, UDR-13, RPM/Portal Systems, JCAD, AP4C, MultiRAE Pro, RAID/DR-SKO, M8/M9 paper, sampling kits, Razor X, Bio-assay test detectors, TACCOM, Mobile Command Systems, Portable radios, A/V equipment
Timeline
Firefighter & EMT (Hazmat Technician)
Charles County Fire/EMS
10.2023 - Current
CBRN Defense Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.2021 - Current