OSCAR MEDINA
Waterbury,Connecticut
Summary
Dedicated Volunteer Firefighter and Solar Panel Installer with military experience, skilled in emergency response and renewable energy initiatives. Led teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Committed to enhancing community safety through effective teamwork and proactive engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Middlebury Fire Department
Middlebury, Connecticut
05.2026 - Current
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during training and real-life scenarios.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate the public on fire safety.
- Collaborated with team members during drills to enhance response efficiency.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
Solar Panel Installer
Tesla
East Granby, Connecticut
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Installed solar panels on residential and commercial rooftops.
- Conducted site assessments for optimal panel placement and energy efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe installation practices.
- Maintained tools and equipment for high-quality performance and safety standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting system issues during installations or maintenance visits.
- Communicated with clients to explain installation processes and timelines clearly.
- Followed local building codes and regulations during all installation projects.
Solar Installer
Dyna Inc.
Manchester, Connecticut
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics prior to beginning work on an installation project.
- Installed photovoltaic systems on residential and commercial roofs, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Evaluated job sites for suitability for solar panel installations, taking into account structural integrity, shading patterns, local weather conditions.
- Adhered to OSHA standards when operating ladders or working at heights during installation process.
- Utilized knowledge of electrical wiring to connect solar panels to the grid safely and efficiently.
Solar Panel Installer
Earthlight
Ellington, Connecticut
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Installed solar panels on residential and commercial rooftops.
- Conducted site assessments for optimal panel placement and energy efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe installation practices.
- Maintained tools and equipment for high-quality performance and safety standards.
Solar Installer
Elite Energy Consulting
Rockyhill, CT
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Installed solar panels on residential rooftops following safety protocols.
- Conducted site assessments to determine optimal solar panel placement.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained tools and equipment for efficient installation processes.
- Provided customer support during the installation process and addressed concerns.
Infantry Mortarman
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Duties include operating and maintaining weapons, such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades; locating, constructing, and camouflaging infantry positions and equipment; evaluating terrain and recording topographical information; operating and maintaining field communications equipment; assessing need for and directing supporting fire; placing explosives and performing minesweeping activities on land; and participating in basic reconnaissance operations.
- Forward deployed twice to Japan and South Korea.
- Operated mortars in support of ground forces during combat operations.
- Conducted fire direction control to ensure accurate targeting of enemy positions.
- Collaborated with unit leaders to develop tactical plans for missions.
- Trained and mentored junior Marines in mortar operations and safety protocols.
Education
Diploma -
Crosby
Waterbury, Connecticut06.2015
Certification
Osha 10
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Middlebury Fire Department
05.2026 - Current
Solar Panel Installer
Tesla
08.2025 - 12.2025
Solar Installer
Dyna Inc.
07.2024 - 06.2025
Solar Panel Installer
Earthlight
04.2024 - 07.2024
Solar Installer
Elite Energy Consulting
05.2023 - 03.2024
Infantry Mortarman
United States Marine Corps
06.2019 - 06.2023
Diploma -
Crosby