Nicholas Sosa
EPCC
El Paso,TX
4
years of professional experience
Dedicated student in Fire Science with 60 total credit hours and a 3.57 overall GPA. Achieved a 4.0 GPA in fire certification coursework, demonstrating commitment to excellence in the field.
Work History
EPCC Fire Academy
4 Months- Proficiency with donning and doffing PPE.
- Executed care and maintenance of PPE, inspecting and recording pertinent information to ensure readiness and compliance.
- Knowledge of firefighter safety, health, wellness.
- Recognition of the importance of firefighter fitness and lifestyle to the performance of duties of a firefighter.
- Recognizes the value of life safety initiatives in support of the fire department mission and to reduce fire fighter line of duty injuries and fatalities.
- Knowledge of the fire department organizational structure.
- Utilized hoisting tools and equipment for safe lifting and lowering of personnel and materials, enhancing operational safety during emergencies.
- Proficiency with types of knots and hitches such as: overhead safety, clove hitch, figure eight, figure eight on a bight, figure eight follow through, and water knot.
- Knowledge of procedures for reporting an emergency.
- Knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures for taking and receiving alarms, radio codes, or procedures. Nature of the emergency, location of emergency, caller information, responding units, call back number, clear speech, and emergency communications.
- Knowledge of personnel accountability systems such as the passport system, tag system, and electronic system.
- Knowledge of conditions that require respiratory protection such as, oxygen deficient environments, elevated temperatures, toxic environments, and by-products of combustion.
- Proficiency in use of SCBA as well as knowledge of limitations of SCBA such as facial and long hair.
- Proficiency in donning and doffing SCBA.
- Knowledge of components of SCBA such as backpack and harness assembly, air cylinder assembly, regulator assembly, face piece assembly, PASS, and rapid intervention crew/universal air connection.
- Proficiency in methods of donning SCBA such as over the head method, coat method, seat mounted method, and compartment mounted method.
- Identified potential hazards at emergency scenes, including traffic, utilities, and environmental conditions, to mitigate risks for personnel.
- Proficiency in procedures for dismounting apparatus in traffic such as look before you move, keeping an eye on traffic, and walk facing oncoming traffic.
- Knowledge of the methods of heat transfer: Conduction, convection, and radiation.
- Knowledge of failing roof conditions such as sagging/spongy roof, melting tar, visible fire, and elapsed time of fire.
- Knowledge of Class A (ordinary materials), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (electrical fires), Class D (combustible metals), and Class K (cooking oil) fires.
- Knowledge of operating fire extinguishers. Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.
- Basic operation of an air monitor and recognition and emergency actions to be taken upon activation of the high or low level alarms of the air monitor.
Package Handler
3 Years 2 Months- Sorted and organized packages efficiently for optimal workflow in shipping operations.
- Provided training support for new hires, sharing knowledge of best practices in package handling procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within work area to adhere to compliance regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline package handling processes and reduce delays.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
Concessions Worker
3 Months- Operated point-of-sale systems to efficiently process customer transactions.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing overall guest experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of concessions area to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to prevent shortages during peak hours.
Education
Fire Protection-Basic Fire Suppression - Fire Science
Skills
Fire safety training
Warehouse safety
Equipment handling
Physical fitness
Team collaboration
Timeline
EPCC Fire Academy
EPCC
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
09.2022 - 11.2025Read More
Concessions Worker
Cinemark
06.2022 - 09.2022Read More
El Paso Community College
Fire Protection-Basic Fire Suppression from Fire Science
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