Timmothy Rodrigues
Union City,CA
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter with a comprehensive background in fire suppression, emergency medical services and disaster response. Demonstrated ability to provide critical support in high-stress environments, lead teams during challenging interventions and educate public on fire safety best practices. Proven skills in rescue operations, hazardous material handling and equipment maintenance contribute to ensuring community safety and preparedness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Cal Fire CZU
Felton, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Firefighter
Dunnigan Fire Protection District
Dunnigan, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough situation analyses to swiftly determine appropriate actions based on environmental factors.
- Facilitated community outreach initiatives, including toy drives and fundraisers, to strengthen local relationships.
- Provided auto/mutual aid to neighboring districts, assisting with emergency operations to safeguard lives and property.
- Executed daily, weekly, and monthly apparatus checks to ensure operational readiness and adequate supply levels.
Firefighter
Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Milpitas, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Responded to emergency calls utilizing the unified command system with local and state agencies.
- Created documents for executive staff to incorporate ride-alongs, and station visits, resulting in greater community relations.
Defensible Space Inspector
Cal Fire, San Mateo
Felton, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Enforce regulations pertaining to Public Resource Code 4119.
- Inspect properties, and educate residences on defensible space, and safety pertaining to Wildland Urban Interface.
- Perform community outreach, and inform the public of the Cal Fire Mission to safeguard the properties, resources, and the environment.
Combat Engineer/ Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
07.2015 - 07.2023
- Served as a substance abuse control officer, providing guidance to over 500 individuals on illicit drugs, and alcohol abuse.
- Inspected over 1.2 million acres of federally owned land while sustaining relations with local and federal government agencies.
- Rendered safe 1.2 tons of unexploded ordinance that were impacting citizens of Japan.
- Maintained over two million dollars of equipment utilized for deployments, and civil unrest.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management And Homeland Security
American Military University
Charles Town, WV08-2026
Associate of Arts - Business
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA03-2026
Fire Technology/ Business Degree -
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2025
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
American Military University
Charlestown, WV08.2023
Skills
- Emergency response
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
- Public Education
- Incident management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Programs
Accomplishments
- Naval Achievement Medals (x2)
- Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Affiliations
- An avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending their free time, camping, fishing, and hunting.
- I participate in volunteering with youth groups, such as the Young Marines Program, or at-risk youth.
- Participate in Veterans organizations to promote health, suicide awareness, and group cohesion post service.
Certification
- NREMT
- FF1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter
Cal Fire CZU
03.2025 - Current
Firefighter
Dunnigan Fire Protection District
11.2024 - Current
Defensible Space Inspector
Cal Fire, San Mateo
08.2024 - 12.2024
Firefighter
Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department
05.2024 - Current
Combat Engineer/ Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
07.2015 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management And Homeland Security
American Military University
Associate of Arts - Business
Mission College
Fire Technology/ Business Degree -
Mission College
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
American Military University
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