Michael Calandra
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Upbeat Fire Lieutenant with 19 years of experience and deep comprehension of fire safety. Expert at maintaining discipline among subordinates and providing thorough fire training for personnel. Outstanding knowledge of area geography and firefighting equipment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
Guadalupe County Fire Rescue
Seguin, TX
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Fire Engineer
South Padre Island Fire Department
South Padre Island, TX
09.2005 - 11.2021
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
Supervisor of Operations
South Padre Island Beach Patrol
South Padre Island, TX
03.2008 - 09.2020
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Supervised lifeguard team of 8-16 and assigned daily tasks.
- Monitored daily ocean activities and lifeguard performance.
- Trained new lifeguard staff and held 2 weeks training sessions for existing team.
- Led team-building games to build group cooperation.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Determined nature and extent of injury or medical condition to establish priorities for emergency care.
- Took vital signs and blood pressure to observe patient's condition and prepare appropriate resources and medical procedures.
Education
Fire academy - Fire Academy And Emt School
TAMU Commerce
Commerce, TX07-2004
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School
Lewisville, TX06-2003
Skills
- EMS expertise
- Incident safety
- Emergency medical treatment
- Administration and management
- First response services
- Life and property protection
- Firefighting procedures
- Fire department procedures
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Staff development and leadership
- Fire strategy
- Emergency Response
- Fire response team direction
Affiliations
- rodeo, ranch rodeos
- Team roping, cutting
- BJJ
Accomplishments
President for South Padre Island Firefighters Association
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
Guadalupe County Fire Rescue
11.2021 - 07.2024
Supervisor of Operations
South Padre Island Beach Patrol
03.2008 - 09.2020
Fire Engineer
South Padre Island Fire Department
09.2005 - 11.2021
Fire academy - Fire Academy And Emt School
TAMU Commerce
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School
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