Richard Marquez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Motivated Fire Instructor with integrated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs.
Knowledgeable Fire Instructor with 40 years of experience teaching college-level courses. Sensitivity to student diversity with strong desire to help adults achieve learning goals. Evidence of distance education and web-teaching modalities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Instructor
San Antonio Fire Department
06.2016 - Current
- Served as subject matter expert during incident investigations, providing insight into potential causes based on extensive experience.
- Enhanced trainee performance by providing individualized feedback and coaching on their techniques and strategies.
- Organized workshops and seminars to enhance professional development among fire instructors within the organization.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets for the Fire Instructor program, ensuring adequate resources were available for successful training sessions.
- Maintained a safe training environment by enforcing safety protocols during all practical exercises.
- Streamlined administrative processes related to course scheduling and enrollment, improving accessibility for prospective students.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for fire instructors, resulting in increased efficiency and knowledge transfer.
- Kept current on industry trends and advancements, integrating new information into course materials for up-to-date curriculum.
- Actively participated in community outreach efforts, representing the department at public events and delivering presentations about fire safety topics.
- Created engaging multimedia content to supplement traditional lectures, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts.
- Assessed trainee needs and learning styles, tailoring instructional approaches to meet the diverse requirements of each individual.
- Mentored junior instructors, guiding effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated trainee progress and adjusted instructional methods accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Improved the firefighting skills of trainees by incorporating hands-on activities and demonstrations in lesson plans.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts, and slides.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and students' post-secondary goals.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting theindividual needs and abilities of students.
Fire Lieutenant
San Antonio Fire Department
08.1985 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
- Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Created comprehensive pre-incident planning documents to facilitate efficient responses in high-risk environments.
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis sessions, utilizing lessons learned to refine operational guidelines and enhance future responses in similar situations.
- Developed strong working relationships with community leaders for better emergency response coordination.
- Established effective communication channels between command staff and frontline responders during high-pressure incidents, ensuring clear directives and information sharing.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing professional development opportunities for firefighters under my supervision.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Evaluated personnel performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying individual strengths to match skill sets with appropriate assignments.
- Oversaw inventory management processes for station supplies and equipment, maintaining adequate levels while minimizing waste or excess spending.
- Created educational programs regarding life safety and fire prevention.
- Contributed to the development of department strategic plans by offering insights into current challenges and opportunities for improvement based on firsthand experience in fire operations.
- Improved fire personnel response times by implementing efficient training programs and drills.
- Spearheaded interdepartmental collaboration for improved communication among various first responder agencies during emergencies.
- Coordinated large-scale emergency exercises, simulating realistic scenarios to assess department readiness and identify areas requiring improvement.
- Championed public education initiatives on fire safety, reducing the number of preventable fires within the community.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX01.2015
High School Diploma -
Fox Tech
San Antonio, TX05.1982
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Public speaking abilities
- Curriculum Planning
- Training Program Development
- Incident Command System
- Feedback and Coaching
- Fire Prevention Strategies
- Team Building Exercises
- Firefighting Expertise
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Multimedia Presentation Tools
- Fire Safety Education
- Hands-on Training Techniques
- Critical thinking abilities
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Confined Space Entry
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Classroom Management
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Student Mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Test Administration
- Equipment Demonstration
Certification
- Certified as TCFP Instructor I and 2
- Certified as TCFO Fire Officer !
- TCFP Field Examiner
- TCFP Advance Firefighter
- Basic EMT
Timeline
Fire Instructor
San Antonio Fire Department
06.2016 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
San Antonio Fire Department
08.1985 - Current
No Degree - Fire Science
San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Fox Tech
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