Weston Hoogveld
Martinez,CA
Summary
Fire Fighter Paramedic with a proven track record at Ventura County Fire Department, demonstrating exceptional integrity and critical thinking abilities. Skilled in high-risk emergency response and fire suppression, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Cultivates strong relationships and excels in communication, contributing to significant team achievements and maintaining professionalism at all times.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter Paramedic
Ventura County Fire Department
02.2019 - Current
- Providing a high level of service while responding to all hazard all risk 911 calls.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and station daily
- Instruct in the Firefighter academy in the following cadres: SCBA, RIC, Auto-X & Wildland.
- Daily training on all hazard scenarios while maintaining a high level of physical fitness
- Member on Peer Support team
Dozer Swamper
Ventura County Fire Department
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Scout fire line for dozers on initial attack and large scale incidents
- Ensure operator safety while maintaining a high level of situational awareness
- Communicate with Division leaders and helicopters for fire suppression tactics
- Equipment maintenance on all heavy equipment and dozer tender
- Maintain fire roads throughout County of Ventura
Fire Control Worker
Ventura County Fire Department
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Brush fire suppression as a type one initial attack flight crew.
- Participate in flood control, vegetation management, facility maintenance and construction while maintaining safety.
- Operate and maintain chainsaws and hand tools
- Repair fire hose for agency
- Assist with brush clearance and maintaining helispots
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Forest Service
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Fire suppression
- Maintaining safety and situational awareness
- Ensure great public relations
- Mitigating hazards
- Maintaining station cleanliness
- Ensure all vehicles are ready for operation
- Provide a strong work ethic and strong relationships with co- workers
Aide
YMCA
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Ensure child safety by providing constant supervision
- Plan a monthly activity and meal calendar consisting of ways to enhance students social skills and healthy eating
- Facilitate outdoor and indoor activities
- Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
Education
In Progress - Fire Science
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CAIn Progress - Fire Science
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CAParamedic - Paramedic Program
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA12.2021
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CA06.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Strong work ethic
- Great communication
- Professionalism
- Exceptional integrity
- Motivated learner
Certification
- HEQB (T), Crew Boss (T), FFT1, Faller A, Fireline EMT/Medic
- MSA SCBA Technician
- Critical Incident Stress Management Qualified
- Advanced Auto Extrication- Corona, FD
- Paramedic Preceptor
Timeline
Fire Fighter Paramedic
Ventura County Fire Department
02.2019 - Current
Dozer Swamper
Ventura County Fire Department
05.2017 - 01.2019
Fire Control Worker
Ventura County Fire Department
04.2016 - 01.2019
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Forest Service
05.2015 - 10.2015
Aide
YMCA
04.2013 - 05.2015
In Progress - Fire Science
Oxnard College
In Progress - Fire Science
Moorpark College
Paramedic - Paramedic Program
UCLA
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
- HEQB (T), Crew Boss (T), FFT1, Faller A, Fireline EMT/Medic
- MSA SCBA Technician
- Critical Incident Stress Management Qualified
- Advanced Auto Extrication- Corona, FD
- Paramedic Preceptor
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