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Pedro Arencibia, Jr.

Key West,FL

Summary

Highly trained Firefighter/EMT proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing structural and wildland firefighting. Utilizes safety-first approaches to every emergency. Resourceful, hardworking, and dependable professional. Brings 3.5 years of experience in fire fighting and emergency medical services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

First Mate

Aster Fisheries
08.2023 - Current
  • Navigate vessel routes and use navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
  • Thoroughly inspect boat before each trip to verify maximum reliability.
  • Adhere to waterway, vessel operation, and commercial fishing laws and regulations.
  • Maintain tidy deck space to safely and efficiently operate winch, unload catch into tanks, clean, and reset traps.
  • Pull spiny lobster and stone crab traps using winch.
  • Empty catch into aerated tanks for keeping until unloaded for sale at fish house.
  • Maintain functioning aerators connected to tanks used to hold catch.
  • Clean vessel at end of trip and ready it for next trip.
  • Purchase parts and supplies and provisions for trips.

A/C Technician

All Star Air Solutions
04.2021 - Current
  • Perform air conditioning system installation.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs.
  • Maintain quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Execute diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on HVAC equipment.
  • Organize work to meet demanding production goals.

Working part time, as needed, since August 2023.

Electrician's Assistant

Lighthouse Electric
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Consulted with supervisor electrician regarding likely risks associated with assigned job.
  • Tested and replaced system components like outlets and switches as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Assisted with electrical work by running conduit and pulling wire.
  • Organized hand tools, power tools and tool pouches for electrical team.
  • Stripped insulation from wire ends with wire stripping pliers and attached to terminals for soldering.
  • Repaired and maintained fixtures, including wall- and ceiling-mounted lighting.
  • Traced out short circuits in installed wiring using testing meters.
  • Insulated and tighten connections to improve system performance and prevent short circuits.
  • Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
  • Performed basic and semi-skilled electrical work under direction of Electricians.
  • Kept equipment clean and well-maintained for optimal performance at job sites.
  • Installed and tested new fixtures according to project specifications.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
  • Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or cooling systems.
  • Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
  • Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.

Firefighter/EMT

City Of Key West
06.2016 - 07.2021
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
  • Completed regular training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
  • Carried hose bundle to upper floors of businesses, apartments and hotels during emergencies.
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
  • Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
  • Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
  • Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
  • Participated in training exercises and in-class training to improve knowledge.
  • Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
  • Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
  • Administered first aid, including emergent response management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
  • Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.

Electrician's Assistant

Check Electric
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Same duties and responsibilities as performed at Lighthouse Electric.
  • Operated heavy equipment used for digging and trenching when installing underground electrical services, including industrial, commercial, and residential.
  • Underground experience included preparing jobsite in accordance with plans or drawings; gathering materials needed to execute job in safe, efficient manner; operating excavator for jobsite excavation; installing underground conduit and pulling wire through.

Education

Hazmat Ops And Awareness - ProBoard (Awareness)

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX)
College Station, TX
07.2023

Aircraft Rescue And Fire Fighting (ARFF)-ProBoard

Florida State College Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
04.2023

No Degree - Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification (EVOC)

Broward County Fire Academy
Davie, FL
2016

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

EMS Institute
Carver, MA
01.2015

Florida State Fire Certification - Fire Academy

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
12.2013

Skills

    • Conditions assessment
    • Community education
    • Apparatus inspection
    • Rescue Equipment Mastery
    • Medical Team Collaboration
    • Human and Animal Evacuations
    • Hose Connections
    • Firefighting Activities
    • Fire Suppression Tools Operations
    • Fire Pump Operation
    • Fire Containment
    • Report preparation; patient care documentation
    • Triaging
      • Facility and Equipment Maintenance
      • Fire suppression
      • Trauma assessments
      • Fire prevention
      • Emergency Response
      • Fire Safety
      • CPR and first aid
      • Medical equipment usage
      • Emergency medical treatment
      • Emergency response procedures
      • Fire safety regulations knowledge
      • Fire inspection suppression

Timeline

First Mate

Aster Fisheries
08.2023 - Current

A/C Technician

All Star Air Solutions
04.2021 - Current

Electrician's Assistant

Lighthouse Electric
03.2021 - 04.2022

Electrician's Assistant

Check Electric
10.2018 - 03.2020

Firefighter/EMT

City Of Key West
06.2016 - 07.2021

Hazmat Ops And Awareness - ProBoard (Awareness)

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX)

Aircraft Rescue And Fire Fighting (ARFF)-ProBoard

Florida State College Jacksonville

No Degree - Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification (EVOC)

Broward County Fire Academy

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

EMS Institute

Florida State Fire Certification - Fire Academy

Tallahassee Community College
Pedro Arencibia, Jr.