Natalie Viniegra
Plantation
Summary
Dedicated Fire Captain seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Strong work ethic and uncompromising devotion to service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
City of Miami Fire Rescue
2024.05 - Current
- Light Duty Assignment in the Fire Prevention Bureau assisting the Deputy Fire Marshal with false alarm billing and appeals.
Hazmat Specialist
Urban Search And Rescue FLTF2
2019.07 - Current
- Maintains annual specialized training requirements in primary discipline to comply with both FEMA/DHS and State of Florida US&R requirements.
- Works to maintain team readiness for manmade and natural disasters.
- Exceeds goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Member of the Blue Team as a Hazmat Specialist.
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2019.07 - 2024.05
- Responds to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversees proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Coordinates, schedules and maintains team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Directs work of firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Inspects buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Assess scenes, coordinates responses and communicates critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Gathers information and develops work plans under the supervision of a commanding officer for station/company
- Assigns firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Evaluates team performance and implements strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
Fire Training Instructor
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2021.03 - 2021.09
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Logistics Supervisor - Special Assignment
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2020.03 - 2021.03
- Supervised Logistics Warehouse as EOC Liaison throughout COVID-19 Pandemic to facilitate operational needs.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Verified effective and timely implementation of operational goals by prioritizing tasks.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2013.09 - 2019.07
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Disaster Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2025
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL07.2021
Skills
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Life and Property Protection
- Personnel Management
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptable
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- State of Florida Certified Paramedic
- State of Florida Certified Firefighter
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Instructor II
- Live Fire Training Instructor
- Hazmat Technician 160hr
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- VMR Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
- National Incident Management System (NIMS-IC) Levels 100, 200, 700, 800
Timeline
Fire Captain
City of Miami Fire Rescue
2024.05 - Current
Fire Training Instructor
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2021.03 - 2021.09
Logistics Supervisor - Special Assignment
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2020.03 - 2021.03
Hazmat Specialist
Urban Search And Rescue FLTF2
2019.07 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2019.07 - 2024.05
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Miami Fire Rescue
2013.09 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Arts - Disaster Management
Florida International University
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Miami Dade College
- State of Florida Certified Paramedic
- State of Florida Certified Firefighter
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Instructor II
- Live Fire Training Instructor
- Hazmat Technician 160hr
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- VMR Technician
- Confined Space Technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
- National Incident Management System (NIMS-IC) Levels 100, 200, 700, 800
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