Ricardo Chavez
El Paso,TX
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Fiore Industries
08.2016 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls across Department of Defense installations.
- Suppressed structural and wildland fires using approved firefighting tactics.
- Rescued injured personnel during fire and accident incidents.
- Operated fire apparatus and emergency equipment at incident scenes.
- Inspected hoses, pumps, alarms, and protective gear for readiness.
- Conducted hazardous materials response and scene isolation procedures.
- Participated in training drills and pre-incident planning with base teams.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
Firefighter
Department of Defense
White Sands, New Mexico
02.2009 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls across Department of Defense installations.
- Suppressed structural and wildland fires using approved firefighting tactics.
- Assist in the HAZMAT program
- In charge of the hydrant program for the station.
- Operated fire apparatus and emergency equipment at incident scenes.
- Inspected hoses, pumps, alarms, and protective gear for readiness.
- Conducted hazardous materials response and scene isolation procedures.
- Participated in training drills and pre-incident planning with base teams.
- Documented incident reports and coordinated with military emergency services.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
Emergency Medical Technician/Armed Security Officer
US Security Associates
El Paso, Texas
10.2003 - 05.2009
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Also provided EMT services when needed.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Patrolled and kept watch in the front gate of a copper refinery.
CLS Instructor
Cubic
McGregor, NM
01.2008 - 01.2009
Firefighter
Sunland Park Fire Dept.
Sunland Park, New Mexico
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Suppressed structural and wildland fires using approved firefighting tactics.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Rescued injured personnel during fire and accident incidents.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Operated fire apparatus and emergency equipment at incident scenes.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Conducted hazardous materials response and scene isolation procedures.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Participated in training drills and pre-incident planning with base teams.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Inspected hoses, pumps, alarms, and protective gear for readiness.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Documented incident reports and coordinated with military emergency services.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
Shipping Handler
Polo
El Paso, Texas
01.1999 - 01.2000
Youth Coordinator
Aliviane Inc
El Paso, Texas
01.1998 - 01.1999
Behavioral Technician
Alliance Hospital
Santa Teresa, New Mexico
01.1997 - 01.1998
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Technology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Fire suppression
- Firefighting
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency medical care
- Hazardous materials response
- Incident reporting
- Pre-incident planning
- Emergency response procedures
- Rescue operations
- Fire control
- Fire safety compliance
- Fire prevention
- Fire containment
- Fire hose deployment
- Hose connections
- Fire apparatus operation
- Fire pump operation
- Apparatus operation
- Apparatus inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Water supply management
- Fire hydrant operation
- Team coordination
- Situational awareness
- Incident safety
- Public speaking
- Fireground communications
- Cooperative relationships
- Mass casualty events
- Triaging
- Medical assessments
- Patient care documentation
- Vehicle extrication
- Ladder operation
- Forcible entry
- Burning building entry tactics
- Fitness and agility
- Stress management
- Safety compliance
- Hazard management
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Emergency response
- Equipment evaluation
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire department procedures
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire suppression
- Fire safety education
- Stress management
Timeline
Firefighter
Fiore Industries
08.2016 - Current
Firefighter
Department of Defense
02.2009 - Current
CLS Instructor
Cubic
01.2008 - 01.2009
Emergency Medical Technician/Armed Security Officer
US Security Associates
10.2003 - 05.2009
Firefighter
Sunland Park Fire Dept.
01.2003 - 05.2005
Shipping Handler
Polo
01.1999 - 01.2000
Youth Coordinator
Aliviane Inc
01.1998 - 01.1999
Behavioral Technician
Alliance Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Technology
El Paso Community College