Omar Esquivel
McAllen,TX
Summary
I joined McAllen Fire Department in June 2006. I promoted in ranks and became an Arson Investigator in December of 2016 and currently continue to investigate fires.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Arson Investigator
McAllen Fire Department
McAllen, Texas
12.2016 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations of fire scenes, identifying incident causes to aid in legal proceedings.
- Investigated suspicious fires, determining cause and origin to support law enforcement efforts.
- Analyzed fire patterns and materials to identify indicators of arson.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to collect evidence and witness testimonies.
- Collected evidence from fire scenes for further analysis in the laboratory.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings and prevention recommendations, enhancing future fire safety protocols.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls involving fires or explosions.
Promoted to Lieutenant
McAllen Fire Department
McAllen, Texas
03.2014 - Current
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Supervised emergency response operations during high-pressure incidents.
- Responded to alarms, assessing situations and directing team efforts effectively.
- Responded to fire and emergencies alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Trained and mentored junior firefighters on safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintained firefighting equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety standards.
Promoted To Driver
McAllen Fire Department
McAllen, Texas
06.2010 - Current
- Operated emergency vehicles during response calls for public safety.
- Maintained vehicle readiness through routine inspections and necessary repairs.
- Transported personnel and equipment to designated locations.
Joined McAllen Fire Department
McAllen Fire Department
McAllen, Texas
06.2006 - Current
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Responded to emergency calls for fire and rescue incidents.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency situations.
- Provided first aid and medical support to injured individuals on-site.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Inspected fire hydrants, hoses, and equipment for readiness.
- Cleaned fire station facilities to ensure a safe and organized environment., serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the fire station facilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2016
Police Academy -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2016
High School Diploma -
Nikki Rowe High School
McAllen, TX05-1999
Skills
- Arson investigation
- Fire investigation
- Fire cause determination
- Arson analysis
- Fire pattern recognition
- Evidence collection
- Investigation techniques
- Scene assessment
- Scene photography
- Vehicle fire investigation
- Fire behavior
- Fire inspection
- Incident report writing
- Report writing
- Scene safety
Certification
- Basic Structure Firefighter - December 2003
- Intermediate Structure Firefighter - September 2009
- Advanced Structure Firefighter - October 2013
- Master Structure Firefighter - February 2018
- Basic Fire Investigator - December 2014
- Master Fire Investigator - February 2018
- Basic Fire Inspector - June 2016
- Master Fire Inspector - February 2018
- Basic Arson Investigator - January 2017
- Master Arson Investigator - February 2018
- Hazardous Materials Technician - May 2009
- Instructor I - June 2012
- Driver Operator-Pumper - January 2009
- Plan Examiner - October 2019
- Fire Officer I - April 2021
- Incident Safety Officer - May 2022
- Basic EMT - April 2012
CFITrainer
- Basic Electricity 6/15/2017
- Critical Thinking Solves Cases 4/25/2018
- Discovery in Criminal Cases 9/18/2017
- Documenting the Event 6/19/2017
- Effective Investigation and Testimony 6/19/2019
- Ethics and Fire Investigator 5/21/2020
- Fire Flow Analysis 5/30/2020
- Fire Investigation for Fire Officers 4/25/2025
- Fire Investigator Scene Safety 8/10/2021
- Fire Protection Systems 6/28/2017
- Fundamentals of Interviewing 5/9/2019
- Fundamentals of Residential Building Construction 6/26/2017
- The Impact of Ventilation in Building Structures of Fire Development 6/26/2017
- Insurance and the Fire Investigation 3/26/2017
- Introduction fo Fire Dynamics and Modeling 6/26/2017
- MagneTek: A Case Study In The Daubert Challenge 6/28/2017
- Managing Complex Fire Scene Investigations 7/9/2017
- Motor Vehicles: Investigation 4/25/2025
- NFPA 1033 and Your Career 1/4/2017
- Postflashover Fires 8/6/2017
- The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 12/20/2017
- Process of Elimination 5/28/2017
- Residential Electrical Systems 6/25/2017
- The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation 5/26/2020
- Using Arc Mapping 6/17/2017
- What the Insurance Professional Needs to Know About Fire Investigation 4/25/25
- Writing the Initial Origin and Cause Report 6/29/2017
- IAAI-FIT Test 7/9/2021
TEEX
- National Firefighter Safety Stand Down 7/7/2007
- IS-700 NIMS 9/12/2007
- NIMS: ICS for Fire Services (ICS-100/ICS-200) 10/5/2007
- Courtroom Preparation and Testimony for First Responders (NFA) 3/9/2010
- Rescue VI Rope Rescue Technician NFPA 1006 7/24/2011
- RGV Firefighter's &Fire Marshal's Association Fire & Public Safety Academy 2/15/2013
- 2013 Fire/EMS Safety Health and Survival Week 6/25/2013
- Courage to Be Safe 11/11/2014
- Safe Practices for Traffic Incident Responders-SHRP2 lecture 2/27/2017
- South Texas Investigators Seminar 11/15/2017
- Foundations of Forensic Photography 12/04/2017
- Forensic Photography 2/26/2018
- South Texas Investigators Seminar 11/14/2018
- Fingerprint Processing on Difficult Surfaces 5/9/2019
- South Texas Investigators Seminar 11/20/2019
- NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer 7/25/2021
- South Texas Investigator Seminar 9/15/2021
- Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service 4/28/2022
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) 3/27/2023
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Lithium-Ion (Li) Battery Awareness 5/13/2025
Timeline
Arson Investigator
McAllen Fire Department
12.2016 - Current
Promoted to Lieutenant
McAllen Fire Department
03.2014 - Current
Promoted To Driver
McAllen Fire Department
06.2010 - Current
Joined McAllen Fire Department
McAllen Fire Department
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
South Texas College
Police Academy -
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Nikki Rowe High School