Maria G. Oliveira
Outlook
Summary
Dedicated and experienced fire service professional with over a decade of progressive responsibility in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and incident management. Proven leadership in both paid and volunteer capacities, including supervisory roles in wildland and structural fire operations. Strong background in community engagement, training, interagency coordination, and operational readiness. Committed to public service, firefighter development, and safety excellence. Seeking to bring vision, discipline, and heart to the role of Fire Chief.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ground EMT-IV
Life Flight Network
11.2023 - 12.2024
- - Delivered compassionate and timely care in high-pressure EMS transports.
- - Collaborated with critical care and neonate transport teams.
- - Ensured vehicle readiness, compliance with medical protocols, and scene safety.
Firefighter/EMT-IV – Seasonal
Yakima County Fire District 5
05.2023 - 09.2023
- - Responded to fire and EMS incidents with full operational readiness.
- - Maintained equipment and vehicles, performed station duties, and participated in outreach.
- - Acted as team lead on various fire suppression assignments.
EMT-IV
White Swan Ambulance
08.2021 - 04.2023
- - Responded to tribal medical emergencies and assisted in COVID-19 response efforts.
- - Conducted welfare checks and supported clinic vaccination/testing operations.
- - Maintained EMS inventory and readiness in both mobile and walk-in settings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
Sunnyside, WA06.2011
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Medical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Record keeping
- Physical stamina
- Patient assessment
- Stress management
- Ambulance operations
- First aid administration
- Trauma care
- CPR and first aid
Certification
- - EMT-IV License (WA) – Active Since 2016
- - IFSAC Firefighter I (Hands-on testing in progress)
- - Wildland Firefighter Type II
- - S-131 Firefighter Type 1
- - DMCIO Certified
- - Incident Safety Officer
- - EVIP Certified (Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention)
- - NIMS: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
- - Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ground EMT-IV
Life Flight Network
11.2023 - 12.2024
Firefighter/EMT-IV – Seasonal
Yakima County Fire District 5
05.2023 - 09.2023
EMT-IV
White Swan Ambulance
08.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
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