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Oscar Fuentes

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Captain / Paramedic of the Pascua Pueblo Fire Department with 18 years of experience dedicated to providing customer service to the Tribal community in the form of EMS, fire suppression, life safety, training, and education. Currently seeking the position of Battalion Chief for the Pascua Pueblo Fire Department to lead and mentor the employees of the PPFD to better serve the community and mutual aid partners.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain/paramedic

Pascua Pueblo Fire Department
10.2005 - Current
  • Respond to medical and fire emergencies on the Pascua Yaqui Tribal reservation to help protect the public in emergencies
  • While still maintaining a high level of education through outside agencies, or department-sponsored education that is mandatory
  • Managing the Pascua Pueblo Honor Guard to participate in events around the state.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Supervision of employees regarding daily activities that included checking vehicles, responding to emergencies promptly, payroll, education, and training.
  • Managing department programs assigned to me.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
  • Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
  • Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.

Paramedic

Premier Medical Group
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Working as a Paramedic providing medical care assistance to immigrants that included vital checks, over-the-counter medications, and routine checkups
  • Also providing testing and vaccinations to the public for those who wish to be vaccinated at different locations throughout Tucson.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

Paramedic

AMI Healthcare Group
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Providing medical services to refugees working alongside the U.S
  • Border Patrol as a contract employee
  • Providing vaccines, and basic assessments as a Paramedic to those that requested these services.

Instructor

Pima Community College
07.2018 - Current
  • Provide instruction to EMT students who are enrolled through the PYT program that is held, helping with lectures, skills evaluation, skills testing, and tutoring.

BLS / CPR Instructor

desert fire
02.2014 - Current
  • Provide CPR and first aid / AED training to community members in the city of Tucson, training different companies including dental offices, hospitals, daycare, high schools, etc.
  • Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies, and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Keeping up to date with current changes in CPR to provide an updated curriculum to students and provide feedback to coworkers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
03.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
12.2022

Chief Officer

Battalion Chief Academy
Tempe, AZ
11.2022

Company Officer Leadership
09.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Services Higher Education

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
05.2022

Live Fire Instructor
Mesa, AZ
12.2021

ACLS Instructor
Tucson, AZ
02.2019

PALS Instructor
02.2019

Company Officer

Tucson Fire Captains Academy
Tucson, AZ
02.2019

Fire Officer II
Fort McDowell, AZ
07.2018

Tucson Fire Chief Officer
Tucson, AZ
05.2018

AzCFSE - Fire Officer I
Tucson, AZ
11.2016

Company Officer Leadership

Central Yavapai Fire Captain's Academy
Prescott Valley, AZ
10.2016

AzCFSE - Fire Inspector I
Payson, AZ
07.2015

AzCFSE - Fire Instructor I
Tucson, AZ
12.2014

FDSOA - Incident Safety Officer
Tucson, AZ
03.2014

BLS Instructor
Tucson, AZ
02.2014

AzCFSE - Fire & Life Educator I
Tucson, AZ
10.2013

Pima Community College Paramedic Program
Tucson, AZ
05.2012

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Public Education
  • Class Instruction
  • Fundraising
  • Public Speaking
  • Student Engagement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook 365
  • Administration and Management
  • Staff Performance Evaluation

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Paramedic

AMI Healthcare Group
04.2023 - 12.2023

Paramedic

Premier Medical Group
11.2022 - 01.2024

Instructor

Pima Community College
07.2018 - Current

BLS / CPR Instructor

desert fire
02.2014 - Current

Captain/paramedic

Pascua Pueblo Fire Department
10.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

Pima Community College

Chief Officer

Battalion Chief Academy

Company Officer Leadership

Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Services Higher Education

Pima Community College

Live Fire Instructor

ACLS Instructor

PALS Instructor

Company Officer

Tucson Fire Captains Academy

Fire Officer II

Tucson Fire Chief Officer

AzCFSE - Fire Officer I

Company Officer Leadership

Central Yavapai Fire Captain's Academy

AzCFSE - Fire Inspector I

AzCFSE - Fire Instructor I

FDSOA - Incident Safety Officer

BLS Instructor

AzCFSE - Fire & Life Educator I

Pima Community College Paramedic Program

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