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Manuel Valencia

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Adept Captain/Paramedic with a proven track record at Santa Rita Fire District, showcasing exceptional leadership qualities and emergency management skills. Spearheaded a team in high-stakes environments, achieving significant reductions in response times. Excelled in public speaking, delivering vital safety presentations, and advancing community health education.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain/paramedic

Santa Rita Fire District
Green Valley , AZ
04.2006 - Current
  • I supervise a station with eight employees, maintain a type 3 fire engine, a heavy rescue truck, a water tender, and two transport ambulances.
  • On a daily basis, we respond to an average of 10 calls per shift, ranging from residential fire calls, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and assisting fall victims.
  • We maintain the station cleanliness, and upkeep the station grounds.
  • We perform safety presentations for our community members, and offer CPR and basic first aid classes to the community.
  • Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
  • Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
  • Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.

Education

fire science, paramedic

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Emergency management
  • Multi-tasking capacity
  • Leadership qualities
  • Crew resource management
  • Public speaking
  • Operational awareness

Timeline

Captain/paramedic

Santa Rita Fire District
04.2006 - Current

fire science, paramedic

Pima Community College
Manuel Valencia