LUIS ORTIZ
Salinas,CA
Summary
Bilingual EMT and Firefighter candidate dedicated to serving communities through professional, compassionate, and highly disciplined emergency response. Brings hands-on experience in high-acuity EMS environments, progressive leadership in team supervision, and a strong foundation in fire service operations. Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure, and support coordinated multi-agency responses. Committed to physical readiness, continuous training, and long-term service to the citizens of Monterey County and surrounding areas.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
01.2024 - Current
- Provide timely and effective emergency medical care and comprehensive patient assessments in high-stress, high-acuity environments.
- Operate within the Incident Command System during complex, multi-agency responses, supporting coordinated fire, EMS, and law enforcement operations.
- Communicated with receiving hospitals, fire personnel, and allied agencies to ensure continuity of care and enhance scene efficiency.
Preload Operation Supervisor
United Parcel Service (UPS)
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised and led a team of 40+ employees in high-tempo, time-sensitive operations, ensuring coordination and accountability.
- Managing workflow efficiency under strict deadlines while maintaining productivity and operational accuracy.
Trailer Unloader / Package Loader
United Parcel Service (UPS)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Restaurant Waiter
Villa Azteca Mexican Cuisine
01.2021 - 12.2022
Dishwasher and Food preparation Team
Fish & Chips on North Main
01.2016 - 12.2021
Education
Firefighter I -
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School
Salinas05-2020
Skills
- Critical decision-making skills
- Training in structural and wildland firefighting
- Team supervision and training
- Bilingual: English / Spanish (Proficient)
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Emergency care
Certification
- EMT-B, State of California
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association
- Fire Fighter I
- Hazardous Materials FRA/FRO, Internationally Accredited, 01/01/22
- Wildland Fire Fighter 1, Internationally Accredited, 01/01/22
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- IS-700
- IS-800
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- AWR-230 Response to Bombing Incidents
- CPAT
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
01.2024 - Current
Preload Operation Supervisor
United Parcel Service (UPS)
01.2023 - 12.2024
Trailer Unloader / Package Loader
United Parcel Service (UPS)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Restaurant Waiter
Villa Azteca Mexican Cuisine
01.2021 - 12.2022
Dishwasher and Food preparation Team
Fish & Chips on North Main
01.2016 - 12.2021
Firefighter I -
Monterey Peninsula College
High School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School