Terrance Ortiz
Strawn,TX
Summary
Experienced Paramedic and former Firefighter Captain with a proven track record in incident command and emergency medical care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Parker County Hospital District
Weatherford, Texas
03.2020 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Operated advanced medical equipment during patient transport and treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately.
- Provided guidance and support to junior paramedics in emergency situations.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on post-care instructions and health resources.
- Participated in community outreach programs promoting health awareness initiatives.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
- Responded to emergency calls quickly and safely while utilizing appropriate driving techniques.
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Firefighter
Stephenville fire department
Stephenville, Texas
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Responded to emergency calls for fires and rescue operations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained tools for safety and efficiency.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections in residential and commercial buildings.
- Educated community members on fire safety practices and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises and real emergencies.
- Prepared detailed incident reports after responding to emergencies.
- Assisted in maintaining fire station cleanliness and readiness for operations.
- Participated in continuous training to enhance firefighting skills and knowledge.
- 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.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- 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.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- 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.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- 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.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
- 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.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
Firefighter Captain
City Of Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells, Texas
07.2006 - 07.2017
- Managed emergency response teams during fire incidents and rescue operations.
- Coordinated training programs for new firefighters to enhance team skills.
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment and fire apparatus for compliance.
- Developed incident command strategies to optimize response efficiency in emergencies.
- Led community outreach initiatives to educate the public on fire safety practices.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring proper staffing and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with local agencies to improve interdepartmental communication during emergencies.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures to minimize risks during fire responses.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Conducted regular inspections of fire apparatus, tools, hydrants, buildings, and other related facilities.
- Coordinated and managed the deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources to respond to emergency incidents.
- Monitored radio communications during shift ensuring timely response to emergencies.
- Attended meetings with local government officials as well as community leaders regarding departmental operations or policy changes.
- Actively participated in drills simulating various types of emergency scenarios.
- Participated in public education initiatives to promote fire safety awareness among citizens.
- Analyzed data collected from field observations such as weather conditions or fuel sources present at scene.
- Implemented new technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency or improve safety protocols.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency calls from dispatch center providing medical aid if needed.
- Reviewed blueprints or building plans when necessary to determine evacuation routes or access points for entry into structures during rescue operations.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities including responses to emergencies, maintenance tasks completed.
- Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Prepared budget proposals outlining costs associated with supplies, staffing needs or capital projects.
- Collaborated with other agencies responding to emergency situations such as medical services or law enforcement.
- Assisted in developing strategies to reduce risk associated with hazardous materials incidents.
- Provided leadership and direction in the safe execution of all fire suppression activities.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of current firefighting techniques, policies and procedures.
- Drafted reports summarizing incident details including cause analysis, recommendations for preventative measures and corrective actions taken.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes governing fire safety operations.
- Conducted performance evaluations for subordinate personnel.
- Investigated fires to identify causes and recommend preventive measures.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
- Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Elevated assigned fire station into top-performer in area, resulting in honors, awards and accolades.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Education
Paramedic -
Possum Kingdom Fire Dept
Graford, TX12-2012
EMT-b -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX12-2004
GED -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX01-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TXSkills
- Advanced life support
- Emergency medical care
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient assessment
- Protocol compliance
- Incident command
Custom Section 1
- References
- Mitchell Hughes-Battalion Chief Stephenville-254-592-3128
- Ryan Dunn- Chief of Mineral Wells-817-901-4322
- Jim Backus- Director of Parker County Hospital District-817-291-0400
Timeline
Paramedic
Parker County Hospital District
03.2020 - Current
Firefighter
Stephenville fire department
07.2017 - 03.2020
Firefighter Captain
City Of Mineral Wells
07.2006 - 07.2017
Paramedic -
Possum Kingdom Fire Dept
EMT-b -
Weatherford College
GED -
Weatherford College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Weatherford College