My name is Kareem A. Burgos-Maldonado, Motivated individual pursuing a full-time career in the fire service with the long-term goal of becoming a Fire Battalion Chief. I am bilingual Individual(English/Spanish), CPR certified (ID# 256011024153 /B6DEE3), enrolled in EMT school and TNFireTraining.com with 6 fire certifications and 19+ drill check-offs completed. I'm also actively taking general study classes in Southwest Tennessee Community College to support future transfer credits into a Fire Investigator bachelor’s program. My background includes experience in roofing and wood sheathing, giving me a solid understanding of building codes and job site safety. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, reading philosophy, staying physically active, college learning, and have a mechanical aptitude to tinker with vehicles. I am fully committed to serving my community and growing in the fire service one rank at a time.