Battalion Chief for Truckee Fire Protection District serve as a Incident Commander with expertise directing emergency operations, including fire suppression, hazmat response, and technical rescues.
Work History
Captain/Paramedic
5 Years 10 Months
Truckee Fire Protection Dist | 10.2020 - Current
Led emergency response operations, ensuring swift and effective action during critical incidents.
Implemented strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and resource management within the department.
Mentored firefighters, fostering professional development and adherence to safety standards.
Firefighter/Paramedic
11 Years 9 Months
Truckee Fire Protection District | 01.2009 - 10.2020
Assess, treat, and transport patients as lead paramedic, under direction of my company officer perform firefighting skills as part of an all risk fire department, attend regular trainings and department sponsored events
Responded to emergency calls, providing critical firefighting and rescue services during high-pressure situations.
Paramedic
8 Months
First Responder Sacramento EMS | 08.2007 - 04.2008
Assess, treat, and transport ALS patients as well as interfacility transports, assist BLS partner as needed with patient care, complete patient care reports and radio reports to receiving ER
Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care in critical situations.
Paramedic
2 Years
Eastern Plumas Health Care | 02.2015 - 02.2017
Assess, treat, and transport ALS patients, assist emergency room staff with patients, assist volunteer BLS fire agencies in response areas with patient care as needed, complete patient care reports and radio reports to receiving ER
Coordinated with hospitals and agencies to streamline patient handoff processes and improve outcomes.
Co Owner
6 Years 7 Months
Sutter St Grill | 05.2003 - 12.2009
Accomplishes business objectives by recruiting, training, coaching, counseling, communicating job expectations; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Minot State University | Minot, ND
Paramedic
NCTI | Roseville, CA
Fire Academey
Sierra College | Roseville, CA
Chief Officer
Fire Instruction | Oakdale, CA
Major Incidents
Hurricane Gustav – Paramedic AMR Federal Disaster Response Team. September 2008
Hurricane Ike – Paramedic AMR Federal Disaster Response Team. September 2008
Washington Fire – Fireline Medic Truckee Fire June 2015