Vanessa Boerbon
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Recently retired from the Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department, offering extensive experience in high-stress environments that developed skills in quick decision-making, teamwork, and leadership. Seeking to transition into a new field while leveraging expertise in safety protocols and emergency management. Committed to applying strong communication and problem-solving abilities to drive impactful results across diverse industries. A proactive professional prepared to embrace new challenges and contribute effectively to organizational success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter / Lead Paramedic
Gibert Fire an Rescue Department
04.2004 - 05.2025
- Assisted with: Captain & Battalion Promotional Process
- Live Fire Drills
- Professional Company Standards
- Fire Chief Selection Interview Panel (2022)
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid response and support during fire incidents.
- Conducted fire safety inspections, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Fire Engineer /Fire Firefighter /Field Paramedic
Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department
05.2006 - 10.2025
- Fire Pump Management
- Hose evolutions with hydraulic calculations
- Class B foam and F-500 application.
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Increased Community Safety Awareness
- Conducted fire safety inspections to ensure compliance with local regulations and standards..
Hazmat Technician / Toxicology Medic
Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department /
09.2007 - 10.2025
- Conducted hazardous materials assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated response equipment for effective containment and mitigation of hazardous spills.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
Maricopa Community Colleges
Mesa, AZNo Degree - Emergency Medicine Research
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Structural firefighting strategies
- Decision-making under pressure
- Fire prevention education
- Personal protective equipment
- Fire suppression
- Incident command system
- Confined space entry
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of ASHE Drills
- Documented and resolved hostile events which led to a positive outcome.
- Assisted with Airport emergencies and tanker rollovers.
Timeline
Hazmat Technician / Toxicology Medic
Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department /
09.2007 - 10.2025
Fire Engineer /Fire Firefighter /Field Paramedic
Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department
05.2006 - 10.2025
Fire Fighter / Lead Paramedic
Gibert Fire an Rescue Department
04.2004 - 05.2025
No Degree - Fire Science
Maricopa Community Colleges
No Degree - Emergency Medicine Research
University of Arizona
HOBBIES
Camping, Cooking/Baking, Dancing, Vehicles, Decorating
COMMUNITY
DEI (Unite Gilbert Core Group), Vaccine/Flu Shot PODS, Fill the Boot for Muscular Dystrophy, Annual Unity Walks, Aspire Academy Team Lead Instructor
OTHER TRAINING
- HazMat Instructor Certified (AZPOST)
- Fire Nuggets Symposium (2024)
- Women in Fire Conference (2024)
- Phoenix Fire Symposium (2024)
- GFRD Captains Academy (2024/2025)