Kevin Espinosa
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Emt
Houston Fire Department
Houston, TX
03.2017 - Current
- Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire; Responds to calls for emergency medical services, and renders first aid; Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris; Responds to and renders assistance in emergency cases; Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire; Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies superior officer of any defects; Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action; Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition; Participates in training activities and instruction sessions; Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the City, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items; Performs various public information or education tasks; Enters inspection, training and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service calls into the records management systems; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook.
- Other Duties and Responsibilities: May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication May respond to non-emergency calls for infant car seat installations, fire prevention demos, etc. Deals with social service related areas of emergency response by assisting victims and relatives of victims of traumatic events. Additional care is provided based upon assessment of the patient and obtaining historical information. Searching for medical identification emblems as a guide to appropriate emergency medical care. Transporting patient, Assisting patients with prescribed medications, including sublingual nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto- injectors and hand-held aerosol inhalers. Administration of oxygen, oral glucose and activated charcoal. Reassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner. Avoiding mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task. Constantly assesses the patient en route to the emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical control, assists in lifting and carrying the patient out of the ambulance and into the receiving medical facility reports verbally and in writing, their observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit, to the receiving medical facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics upon request provides assistance to the receiving medical facility staff.
- Responded to emergency calls and executed fire suppression tactics.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections and assessed safety compliance.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained operational readiness.
Emt- Basic
Unicare
HOUSTON, TX
03.2016 - Current
- Functions in uncommon situations; basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being; understanding of body substance isolation; understands basic medical-legal principles; functions within the scope of care as defined by state, regional and local regulatory agencies; complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene opening and maintaining an airway; ventilating patients; administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automated external defibrillators; providing pre hospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system trauma such as: controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock (hypo perfusion), bandaging wounds, immobilization of painful, swollen, or deformed extremities, immobilization of painful, swollen, or deformed neck or spine; providing emergency medical care to: assist in emergency childbirth, manage general medical complaints of altered mental status, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic reaction, seizures, poisoning behavioral emergencies, environmental emergencies, and psychological crises. Additional care is provided based upon assessment of the patient and obtaining historical information. Searching for medical identification emblems as a guide to appropriate emergency medical care. Assisting patients with prescribed medications, including sublingual nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto- injectors and hand-held aerosol inhalers. Administration of oxygen, oral glucose and activated charcoal. Reassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner. Avoiding mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task. Constantly assesses the patient enroute to the emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical control, assists in lifting and carrying the patient out of the ambulance and into the receiving medical facility reports verbally and in writing, their observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit, to the receiving medical facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics upon request provides assistance to the receiving medical facility staff.
- After each call, restocks and replaces used linens, blankets and other supplies, cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures, makes careful check of all equipment so that the ambulance is ready for the next run maintains ambulance in efficient operating condition ensures that the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition in accordance with local, state or federal regulations, decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of patient with contagious infection or hazardous materials exposure. Determines that vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by service management. Maintains familiarity with specialized equipment used by the service attends continuing education and refresher-training programs as required by employers, medical control, licensing or certifying agencies.
Apprentice Plumber
Triangle Emergency plumbing
Raleigh, North Carolina
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Assisting and Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment. Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures. Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts. Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring. Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
Pool Manager/Lifeguard
YMCA
Rosenberg, Texas
12.2009 - 09.2012
- Manage and oversee lifeguards. Creating team schedules, shift coverage, Plan and organize workloads and staff assignments for Lifeguards; Meet regularly with staff; Advise and coach lifeguards and evaluate them at the middle and end of the season; swim lessons: Establish sign-up process; Assess quality of lessons; Issue end-of- Prepare pool for opening and closing for each season. Daily maintenance of the pool and bathhouse/ restroom facility, including Making recommendations for repairs and capital improvement expenditures, and communicating with the Pool Board regarding issues and concerns, as well as progress and completion of improvements. Instill attention to safety with lifeguards as well as with pool members and guests; safety at the pool among both staff and members Conduct swim lessons for children throughout the summer.
Client service
ALS Laboratory Group
Houston, Texas
06.2006 - 07.2009
- Greet customers appropriately. Ensures all samples collected accurately and on time. Collects specimens according to established procedures. Responsible for completing requisitions accurately, Call clients to confirm handwritten orders, verify test(s) ordered; obtain accurate billing information, Research sample and client information, Loading and unloading equipment, disposing hazardous chemicals, and retrieving data.
Skills
- EMT-B Texas Certification
- Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification
- EMT-B National Certification
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Pool Operator
- ASHI CPR Pro
- First Aid
- O2
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Firefighter/Emt
Houston Fire Department
03.2017 - Current
Emt- Basic
Unicare
03.2016 - Current
Apprentice Plumber
Triangle Emergency plumbing
06.2015 - 09.2015
Pool Manager/Lifeguard
YMCA
12.2009 - 09.2012
Client service
ALS Laboratory Group
06.2006 - 07.2009