Rodolfo A. Vargas
Fontana,CA
Summary
Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIREFIGHTER II PARAMEDIC
CAL FIRE
San Diego Unit
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics, Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims, Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause, Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers, Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation, Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits, Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication, Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols, Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops, Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
FIRE FIGHTER PARAMEDIC
MORONGO VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Responds to fires; connects, lays, and operates hose lines; enters burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; operates and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings; ventilates buildings; uses hand tools and fire equipment to contain and suppress fire; assists in making fire prevention inspections; assists in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; inspects, cleans and repairs fire hoses and equipment; sharpens fire tools; paints equipment and buildings, and performs minor construction work; performs general housekeeping duties; assists in the training of reserve fire fighters; keeps records and prepares reports
- Renders emergency medical assistance; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and electrical defibrillation; lifts and transports injured persons; administers intravenous saline, glucose and volume expanding agents; interprets cardiac arrhythmias; performs pulmonary ventilation by use of airway adjuncts; administers drugs; assists in childbirth; drives medical rescue vehicles under emergency conditions; prepares and presents to employee's classes in EMS and fire related topics.
PARAMEDIC
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Driving the ambulance and/or other emergency vehicles, responding to emergency calls and radio transmissions, assessing patients on the scene and making preliminary diagnoses, providing emergency medical treatment, including administering medication, pain relief, intravenous infusions, and dressing wounds/injuries, transporting patients to the emergency department of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, monitoring and tending to patients while in transit, communicating with medical staff at healthcare facilities in order to provide patient information, including medical condition and treatment plan, writing and submitting accurate incident and patient reports, and cleaning the ambulance/emergency vehicle and maintaining medical equipment.
RESERVE FIRE FIGHTER
YUCAIPA FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Responds to fires; connects, lays, and operates hose lines; enters burning areas and structures with charged hose lines; operates and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry into buildings; ventilates buildings; uses hand tools and fire equipment to contain and suppress fire; assists in making fire prevention inspections; assists in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; inspects, cleans and repairs fire hoses and equipment; sharpens fire tools; paints equipment and buildings, and performs minor construction work; performs general housekeeping duties.
Education
PARAMEDIC -
CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE
08.2021
HIGH SCHOOL -
HENRY J. KAISER HIGH SCHOOL
06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual
- Handyman
- Hard worker
- Compassionate
- Open minded
- Relationship building and management
- Patient care documentation
- Community Education
- Calm Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
Objective
Strives to obtain a position as a Engineer/ Paramedic with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Which would be a challenge and a change. This position would allow me to excel both professionally in many aspects; in particular: training education, leadership skills, and experience.
Certification
- EMT-Paramedic
- Confined space awareness
- ICS 100,200,700,800
- Driver operator 1A&1B
- S130, S190, L180, S290
- Instructor 1: Instructional Methodology
- Fire and Emergency instructor 1
- Instructor 2: Instructional Development
- IFSAC FF1 & FF2
- CA Hazmat FRA/FRO
- CA Wildland FF1
- Common Passenger Rescue Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
FIREFIGHTER II PARAMEDIC
CAL FIRE
09.2023 - Current
FIRE FIGHTER PARAMEDIC
MORONGO VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2023 - 08.2023
RESERVE FIRE FIGHTER
YUCAIPA FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2021 - 06.2022
PARAMEDIC
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
10.2020 - 02.2023
PARAMEDIC -
CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL -
HENRY J. KAISER HIGH SCHOOL
- EMT-Paramedic
- Confined space awareness
- ICS 100,200,700,800
- Driver operator 1A&1B
- S130, S190, L180, S290
- Instructor 1: Instructional Methodology
- Fire and Emergency instructor 1
- Instructor 2: Instructional Development
- IFSAC FF1 & FF2
- CA Hazmat FRA/FRO
- CA Wildland FF1
- Common Passenger Rescue Technician
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