Michael Vega
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-I
Tohono O'odham Nation
Tucson , AZ
2024.05 - Current
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Security Officer/Firefighter/EMT-Basic
U of A Tech Park/ Securitas
Tucson , AZ
2018.01 - Current
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
- Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Performed inspections of fire alarm systems to ensure they met applicable codes and standards.
- Conducted visual inspections of fire alarm system components including pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual switches, and audible and visible devices.
- Tested fire alarm systems for proper operation and functionality.
Firefighter/EMT-I
Three Points Fire District
Tucson , AZ
2016.09 - 2024.05
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
Firefighter/EMT-I
South Tucson Fire Department
Tucson , AZ
2015.04 - 2018.01
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Tohono O'odham Nation
Tucson , AZ
2013.04 - 2014.10
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Emergency Response
- Life and property protection
- Firefighting procedures
- Incident safety
- Public Education
- Building construction knowledge
- First Aid Certified
Certification
- Arizona State State Firefighter 1 and 2
- Arizona EMT basic
- Fire Detection & Protection Systems
- State Fire Inspector 1 & 2
- Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-I
Tohono O'odham Nation
2024.05 - Current
Security Officer/Firefighter/EMT-Basic
U of A Tech Park/ Securitas
2018.01 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-I
Three Points Fire District
2016.09 - 2024.05
Firefighter/EMT-I
South Tucson Fire Department
2015.04 - 2018.01
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Tohono O'odham Nation
2013.04 - 2014.10
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Pima Community College
- Arizona State State Firefighter 1 and 2
- Arizona EMT basic
- Fire Detection & Protection Systems
- State Fire Inspector 1 & 2
- Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
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