Mario Topete JR.
Simi Valley,USA
Summary
My objective is to obtain a Fire Captain Job Perm/LT with CAL FIRE Dedicated Fire Apparatus Engineer with extensive experience in emergency response and fire suppression. Proven ability to train new firefighters and maintain equipment readiness while managing large-scale firefighting operations. Committed to ensuring safety and efficiency in all emergency situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO UNIT
04.2023 - Current
- -WORK AT A USAR STATION, I CURRENTLY DRIVE THE MEDIC 44 AMBULANCE
- -Rapid Dispatch: Responding promptly to emergency calls and ensuring the ambulance is ready for immediate deployment.
- -Responded to various emergency calls, including fires, MVA’s, hazmat incidents, border rescues, and medical aids.
- - Administering initial medical care, including CPR, oxygen therapy, and wound management.
- -stabilization: Ensuring the patient's condition is stable for transport, providing necessary interventions as needed.
- - (ALS)
- - COMPLETED MY TRUCK ACADEMY AND AERIAL OPS AND Enrolled in scs 1 and rope tech to continue MY GOAL IN COMPLETING THE USAR matrixs
- -Trained new firefighters on department standard operating procedures and conducted skills tests under Captain supervision.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO UNIT
09.2022 - 04.2023
- -Served as FAE for city of Deer Springs, providing vacation relief across stations 11, 12, and 13 on traditional schedule A engine
- -Prepared all equipment for 911 emergency responses and cross-staffed USAR 12 for readiness.
- - PROVIDE TRAINING TO FIREFIGHTERS AND PERSONNEL ON THE PROPER USE OF A FIRE APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
- -Performed essential FAE duties and provided oversight in supervisory role
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO UNIT
08.2021 - 09.2022
- - ENGAGED IN HANDS-ON FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS IN VARIOUS TERRAINS, FOCUSING ON WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION TECHNIQUES.
- -Coordinated and supervised a large-scale firefighting operation.
- -Operate type 3 apparatus during incidents, effectively relay and receive water, employ mobile attack methods, and proficiently apply pump calculations on Fire Grounds
- Responded to various fire incidents, with a primary focus on wildland fires, ensuring effective emergency response.
- Performed daily inspections on Type 3 engines to verify readiness for firefighting operations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment and verified readiness for immediate deployment anywhere in the state.
- -PARTICIPATE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING AND DRILLS TO ENSURE THE READINESS FOR A WILDLAND INCIDENT
- Managed station funds to enhance personnel welfare through amenities like WiFi, cable TV, and refreshments.
Firefighter
CAL FIRE SAN BERNARDINO UNIT/FRESNO KINGS UNIT
01.2008 - 06.2021
- -Respond in the capabilities of a Firefighter to various calls including MVAs, structure fires, wildland fires/incidents, HAZ-MAT, public assists, etc.
- -Collaborating with the CAL GUARD at camp Roberts to train for large scale wildfires to work alongside CAL FIRE
- -Assist in training firefighters in basic wildland fire skills.
- -Safely and efficiently operate power equipment and hand tools, including chainsaw, pole saw, power mower or trimmer, drip torch, weed whacker, fusees, Pulaski, shovel, rhino, McLeod, adze, and pounder.
- -Utilize these tools to perform various fuel modification tasks in a safe and efficient manner, such as cutting, bucking, limbing, pruning, felling, scraping, grubbing, piling, pulling, pushing, digging, burying, and burning.
- Conducted daily checkouts of fire engine and ensured cleanliness of fire station to maintain readiness and safety.
- -Inter-agency training
- -Prepare crew meals, adhering to proper food handling techniques
Education
EMT –B -
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA04-2006
Associate's DEGREE - Fire Technology
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA05-2005
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Santa Clarita, CA06-2000
Explorer Cert. -
LA CITY FIRE DEPT.
Northridge, CA01-1999
Skills
- Fire apparatus inspection
- Fire suppression systems
- Fire pump operation
- Firefighting tactics
- Fire behavior
- Fire scene safety
- HAZMAT handling
- Extrication methods
- Water supply management
- Aerial ladder operation
- Fire safety design
- Fire prevention expertise
- Emergency response
- Incident management
- Risk assessment
- Pre-incident planning
- Mass casualty events
- Interagency coordination
- Emergency medical services
- Firefighter fitness
- Leadership in firefighting
- Driver training instruction
- Emergency driving skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Fire safety training
- Fire investigation techniques
- Fire-resistant construction
- Fire suppression
- Fire department administration
- Wildland firefighting
- Hydraulic rescue tools
- Foam application systems
- Stress management techniques
- Risk assessment techniques
- Hostile fire events
- Risk assessment techniques
- Fire safety training
Professional Development
- Truck Academy
- Confined Space Rescue Tech
- Elevator Rescue Ops
- Aerial Apparatus Driver 1C
- Bilingual
- Leadership Level 1
- Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C
- FFI, FFII thru CAL FIRE FFA
- EMT with San Diego Accreditation
- LARRO
- Trench Rescue
- Fire Arson Detection
- Rope Rescue Awareness
- HAZMAT FRO/DECON
- HAZMAT IC
- RIC OPS
- ICS-100, 200, 300, 400
- S-130, S-190, L-180, FI 110
- C-354 Facilities Unit Leader
- Company Officer Academy 2021
- FES Instructor 1A
- California National Guard Training Supervisor
- Auto Extrication
- Fire Control 3B
- C-212 Basic Sawyer Bucking, limbing, brushing, and Structural Ops
- S-261 Personnel Time Recorder
- Fire Prevention 1A
- Wildland FF Survival
- EMT-B
- CPR
Timeline
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO UNIT
04.2023 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO UNIT
09.2022 - 04.2023
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO UNIT
08.2021 - 09.2022
Firefighter
CAL FIRE SAN BERNARDINO UNIT/FRESNO KINGS UNIT
01.2008 - 06.2021
EMT –B -
College of The Canyons
Associate's DEGREE - Fire Technology
College of The Canyons
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Explorer Cert. -
LA CITY FIRE DEPT.