Luis Ramirez
wilmington,DE
Summary
Adept at structural firefighting and demonstrating exceptional leadership, I significantly enhanced team efficiency and safety at Wilmington Fire Department. My expertise in equipment operation and patient care, combined with a strong foundation in automotive maintenance from Union Park Honda, underscores my ability to excel in high-pressure environments and ensure meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Wilmington Fire Department
08.2004 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of incident responses, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and future reference.
Automotive Technician
Union Park Honda
09.1997 - 08.2004
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School
Wilmington, DE06-1997
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Equipment evaluation
- Report preparation
- Staff scheduling
- Fire apparatus operation
- Patient care documentation
- Map reading and navigation
- Leadership and supervision
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Firefighter
Wilmington Fire Department
08.2004 - Current
Automotive Technician
Union Park Honda
09.1997 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
Delcastle Technical High School
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