Miguel Camacho
El Paso,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Fire Lieutenant/ Paramedic with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires as well as providing pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care to victims of injury or illness. Member of Special Rescue Task Force, specializing in Urban Search and Rescue, confined space, trench rescue, high angle rescue and hazardous material. Capable of thinking quickly under pressure and remaining calm in stressful situations. Looking to develop and foster an atmosphere of commitment to excellence in firefighters through leading, mentoring, training and coaching. Offering 19 years of experience in fire service. Efficiently responding to fire and EMS as a firefighter and 1 year as a Lieutenant. Natural and developed leader with analytical problem-solving skills, observational expertise and strategic planning strengths.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
City Of El Paso
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Preserve order and discipline among subordinates, and give assignments and instructions.
- Direct operations of Special Rescue incidents utilizing safe tactics.
- Prepare records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Respond to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Lead, supervise, motivate, coach, train and advocate for a crew of firefighters at Ladder 11 B shift.
Paramedic
City Of El Paso
03.2017 - Current
- Provide pre- hospital advanced life support care
- Make medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols and orders from on-line medical direction.
- Medical officer that responds and directs mass casualty incidents with coordination and triage of multiple patients.
- Provided patient education.
- Maintain upkeep and inventory of medical supplies for ambulance and multi company stations for proper response and readiness.
Firefighter/Driver/Operator
ITT Exelis Inc.
11.2010 - 02.2014
- Conducted fire suppression operations at a forward operating military base.
- Perform search, rescue, and fire fighting operations involving fires, accidents, floods, bomb incidents, and spillage of dangerous substances
- Provide rapid response to air craft emergencies to help maintain overall operational capabilities.
- Conducted daily training to maintain proficiency, skills, knowledge and situational awareness.
- Provided emergency medical response, basic life support and treatment to injured multi national military entities.
Fire Protection Apprentice
United States Air Force
09.2004 - 09.2010
- Served 6 years active duty military service with honorable discharge.
- Provide fire protection guidance, coordinate pre-incident plans and train others on specialized fire protection equipment and procedures.
- Conduct preplan emergency inspections of government facilities and ensure compliance of safety measures.
- Respond to and performed fire suppression activities during structural and aircraft emergencies mitigating hazards to preserve life and property.
Education
Various Fire Department Certifications
El Paso, United StatesHigh School Diploma -
Franklin High School
El Paso, TX05.2004
Skills
- Emergency medical treatment
- Team leadership & Supervisory knowledge
- Fire suppression
- Interpersonal communication
- Emergency response procedures
- Mentoring
- Incident Safety & Management
- Fire Department Procedures
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Problem Resolution
- Training & Development
- Team Management
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Rescue
- Hazardous Materials Response
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
City Of El Paso
08.2023 - Current
Paramedic
City Of El Paso
03.2017 - Current
Firefighter/Driver/Operator
ITT Exelis Inc.
11.2010 - 02.2014
Fire Protection Apprentice
United States Air Force
09.2004 - 09.2010
Various Fire Department Certifications
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School