Richard Ruiz
El Paso Fire Department
El Paso,TX
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Certification
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated and physically capable professional with military background, firefighting, EMS and hands-on experience in logistics, security, and public safety. Committed to learning and expanding knowledge in EMS to continue growing as an individual and as a public servant.
Work History
Firefighter /Emergency Medical Technician
5 Months- Respond to emergency medical calls and firefighting operations
- Assisted with patient stabilization and preparation for transport according to established EMS procedures.
- EMT certified
- Conducted regular inspections of fire equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing coordination and improving response strategies.
13J Fire Control Specialist
6 Years- Operated tactical fire-control systems, including AFATDS, to support artillery and missile targeting operations.
- Trained in communications, surveillance, data management, tactical operations, and mission coordination.
- Performed effectively in high-pressure environments requiring attention to detail, rapid decision-making, and clear communication.
- Participated in riot-control operations in El Paso and Austin, providing crowd management and security for critical facilities, including the Texas State Capitol.
- Maintained situational awareness and coordinated with military and law-enforcement personnel during emergency and security operations.
13J Fire Control Specialist
8 Months- Worked 12-hour shifts along the U.S.-Mexico border alongside Border Patrol and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel.
- Conducted day and night patrols with a squad in physically demanding and high-stress environments.
- Assisted with the apprehension and detention of individuals crossing the border illegally, including suspected smugglers and individuals identified as criminals.
- Used government-issued ATAK technology to monitor sensor activations and access imagery and geolocation information.
- Maintained communication and coordination among multiple law-enforcement teams during active operations.
- Frequently provided Spanish-language interpretation and communication assistance.
Warehouse Associate
1 Year- Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts to safely move, organize, and stock large electrical components.
- Used handheld scanning systems to update inventory and process incoming deliveries.
- Delivered materials to engineers and production personnel while maintaining accurate inventory control.
- Followed workplace safety procedures while handling large and heavy equipment and materials.
- Worked efficiently in a team-oriented industrial environment.
Education
Fire Technology Program
- Fire Technology Valedictorian, 2025
- Completed comprehensive coursework in fire behavior, firefighting strategies, hazardous materials, emergency scene operations, and firefighter safety.
- Developed foundational knowledge of fire suppression, emergency response, and incident management.
- Completed firefighter training and EMT certification.
- Trained in emergency response, patient care, fireground operations, and safety procedures.
Completed dual-credit coursework from 2013–2016.
Skills
Fire suppression and emergency scene operations
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills
Fire behavior and firefighting strategies
BLS procedures
Team-based emergency operations
Physical readiness for demanding environments
Communication and conflict resolution
Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
Basic computer skills and database entry
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certified, El Paso Fire Training Academy, Fire Technology Program — El Paso Community College, Training in fire behavior, fire suppression strategies, hazardous materials, emergency scene operations, and firefighter safety, Emergency response and incident-scene training, Military training in communications, surveillance, tactical operations, and emergency response
Languages
Bilingual — Fluent in English and Spanish
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Fire Technology Valedictorian — El Paso Community College, 2025, AIT Honor Graduate — U.S. Army, Army Achievement Medal, Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Physically capable of demanding firefighting, EMS, and emergency-response duties
- Experienced working nights, extended shifts, and in high-stress environments
- Strong teamwork, communication, and situational-awareness skills
- Comfortable working around heavy equipment and in industrial environments
- Experienced working with military, law-enforcement, public-safety, and emergency-response personnel
Timeline
Firefighter /Emergency Medical Technician
El Paso Fire Department
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Associate
Eaton Electrical
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
13J Fire Control Specialist
Operation Lone Star
10.2021 - 06.2022Read More
13J Fire Control Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2023Read More
Irvin High School
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El Paso Fire Training Academy
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El Paso Community College
Fire Technology Program
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