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Michael Parra

Catalina,AZ

Summary

Safety focused Firefighting professional with more than 12 years of extensive experience and skills in working effectively in emergency situations. Highly equipped in managing a variety of firefighting activities to control and eliminate the fire, performing technical work to rescue trapped victims, and providing pre-hospital first aid treatment. Possess a huge knowledge of NREMT emergency medical services EMT-B, and EMT-P procedures and treatment approaches. Proficient in departmental policies, rules, and regulations as well as instructional materials related to firefighting and emergency treatment responses. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation and maintenance of firefighting and emergency response equipment and apparatus. Physically and mentally strong, able to work under stress and make sound decisions effectively even in dangerous situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, the community and other agencies. Well-trained Paramedic with advanced life-saving skills. Decisively leads on-scene operations and manages patient care. Comforting and reassuring to injured and ill persons.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/CEP

Green Valley Fire District
Green Valley, AZ
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed identical job duties as former Medic II role, while accepting a lateral position with the potential for advancement following one year of probation.
  • Respond to emergency 911 calls
  • Delivered outstanding customer service to Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Training, station care and training new paramedics
  • Training district employees with new technology
  • Operation and drive fire apparatus
  • Provides written reports detailing specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on scene
  • Maintain a physical fitness for demanding work
  • Provided emergency treatment and medical care.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.

Medic II (R71-B)

Rural Metro Fire Department
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
  • Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge
  • Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings
  • Conducted end-of-shift cleaning, sanitation and resupply of equipment to promote organized, sanitary workstation
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Remained current and up to date on all NREMT classes and helped instruct classes such as PHTLS,AMLS,GEMS,PALS,ACLS Precepted new fire medics and precepted paramedic students.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department
Tucson, AZ
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assigned primary paramedic for R71, average of 12-15 transports a shift
  • Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys
  • Work Involves serving the public
  • Performs fire suppression duties by responding to emergency fire alarms
  • Assists in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft and Wildland fires; applying the appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of the fire
  • Operates Various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control; drives and operates fire apparatus; search and rescue; ventilation and salvage operations
  • Provides Written reports detailing specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on scene
  • Responds to emergency medical calls; performs primary and secondary physical assessment of ill or injured persons, providing emergency and non-emergency medical procedures both on scene and in a moving vehicle
  • Performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency and non-emergency calls, and transfers patients to medical facilities.
  • Treat patients in accordance with established Emergency Medical Service Protocols and Rural/Metro Fire Department policy.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and modified them as necessary.
  • Guided and mentored students in becoming skilled paramedics
  • Coordinated with medical facilities to ensure smooth transition and continuity of care for patients.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Rural Metro Fire Department
Tucson, AZ
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys
  • Work involves serving the public
  • Performs fire suppression duties by responding to emergency fire alarms
  • Assists in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft and Wildland fires; applying the appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of the fire
  • Operates various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control; drives and operates fire apparatus; search and rescue; ventilation and salvage operations
  • Provides written reports detailing specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on scene
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work
  • Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.

Reserve Firefighter/emt

Oracle Fire Department
Oracle, AZ
07.2011 - 03.2016
  • Station duties, Truck checks, respond to emergency medical calls
  • Station tours, Community presentations Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.

Fire Explorer

Oracle Fire Department
Oracle, AZ
01.2007 - 07.2011
  • Worked alongside firefighters and responded to calls and observed
  • Explorer drills and also worked many community projects.

Education

AAS-Paramedic -

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05.2023

BA-Emergency Medical Care -

Univeristy Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Safety focused
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Operation and maintenance of firefighting and emergency response equipment
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Comforting
  • Reassuring
  • Customer service
  • Station care
  • Training new paramedics
  • Training district employees
  • Respect
  • Friendliness
  • Critical thinking
  • Instruct classes

Certification

  • NREMT Paramedic
  • First Aid Certification
  • PALS Certification
  • EMT-B
  • EMT Certification
  • Paramedic License
  • ACLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • ICS Command
  • AMLS
  • PHTLS
  • GEMS

Accomplishments

  • Elks Lodge Firefighter of the year award 2016- San Manuel

Timeline

Firefighter/CEP

Green Valley Fire District
06.2023 - Current

Medic II (R71-B)

Rural Metro Fire Department
08.2021 - 06.2023

Firefighter/Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department
08.2018 - 08.2021

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Rural Metro Fire Department
04.2016 - 08.2018

Reserve Firefighter/emt

Oracle Fire Department
07.2011 - 03.2016

Fire Explorer

Oracle Fire Department
01.2007 - 07.2011

AAS-Paramedic -

Pima Community College

BA-Emergency Medical Care -

Univeristy Of Arizona

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