Wilfredo Galeno
Winter Haven
Summary
Fire Inspector II with 20 + years in the fire service. Specializing in fire and life safety audits, NFPA code compliance, and multi-site inspections across occupied resort properties and commercial buildings. Experienced in conducting comprehensive life safety code assessments involving fire alarm, sprinkler, standpipe, and egress systems to ensure compliance with NFPA, IFC, OSHA, and AHJ requirements. Proven ability to identify deficiencies, enforce corrective actions, and support full regulatory compliance in high-risk environments. Skilled in inspection program execution, audit documentation, and coordination with engineering, EHS, and facility leadership to reduce risk and maintain operational safety. Seeking to advance into an Assistant Fire Marshal role focused on inspections, audits, and code enforcement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Inspector II / Firefighter - Paramedic
Pratt & Whitney
West Palm Beach , FL
06.2025 - Current
- Lead fire & life safety inspections and audits across high-hazard aerospace manufacturing and turbine testing operations, ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and internal RTX safety standards.
- Perform comprehensive code assessments, including fire protection systems, hazardous materials, egress, alarm systems, and emergency response readiness.
- Manage and enforce Hot Work permitting program, maintaining 100% compliance and reducing ignition risk in critical production areas.
- Serve as Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representative for fire/life safety during maintenance, contractor operations, and system impairments.
- Provide confined space standby and high-angle rescue support, delivering technical expertise for complex industrial hazards.
- Conduct system inspections, testing verification, and preventive maintenance oversight for fire suppression, alarm, and emergency response equipment.
- Identify, document, and track deficiencies and corrective actions to support continuous improvement in plant-wide safety performance.
- Collaborate with engineering, EHS, and operations to mitigate risks in fuel systems, machining, composites, and test cell environments.
- Conducted thorough inspections of fire protection systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Evaluated fire hazard risks and implemented corrective measures to enhance workplace safety protocols.
Fire Inspector II
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Orlando, FL
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Conducted fire and life safety audit and inspections across multiple MVW resort properties, ensuring compliance with NFPA, IFC, OSHA, and local AHJ requirements.
- Performed comprehensive system evaluations including fire alarm, sprinkler, standpipe, emergency lighting, and notification systems.
- Reviewed and enforced life safety code requirements related to egress, occupancy loads, fire barriers, and fire protection features.
- Inspected and monitored hazardous conditions and operational risks including commercial kitchens, electrical rooms, storage areas, and contractor activities.
- Managed and enforced Hot Work permitting and fire watch programs, reducing fire risk during maintenance and renovation operations.
- Identified deficiencies, documented findings, and tracked corrective actions to ensure timely resolution and compliance.
- Coordinated with engineering, facilities, contractors, and management teams; to correct violations and improve fire safety practices.
- Supported emergency response planning, evacuation procedures, and staff fire safety training across resort properties.
- Maintained detailed inspection reports and compliance documentation in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Conducted comprehensive fire inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Evaluated fire safety equipment and systems for operational effectiveness.
Lieutenant/Paramedic Supervisor
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
Orange County Fl
07.2000 - 05.2024
- Supervised personnel and daily fire/rescue operations in high volume response environment.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.
- Conducted incident size-up, risk assessment, and resource deployment during emergency operations.
- Led training, performance evaluations, and development of assigned personnel.
- Coordinated with hospitals, agencies, and command staff during complex incidents.
- Enforced safety protocols and operational discipline to reduce risk to personnel and public.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Coumbia Southerm University
Orange Beach, AL12-2028
No Degree - Fire Inspector II
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA04-2023
Associate of Science - Fire Safety
Polk County Community College
Winter Haven, FL03-2022
No Degree - Paramedic
Valencia College
Orlando, FL11-2001
MAJOR - Fire Science
Ridge Vocational Technician Center
Winter Haven, FL03-1999
High School Diploma -
Gabriela Mistral High School
San Juan, Puerto Rico03-1985
Skills
- Employee Training Program
- Operating Plans Development
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Codes Compliance
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Employee Supervision
- Supervisory training
- Supervisory experience
- Supervisory skills
- Fire code compliance
- Hazardous materials identification
- NFPA Codes & Life Safety Compliance
- Fire & Life Safety Inspections
- Fire Protection Systems (Alarm, Sprinkler, Standpipe)
- Life Safety Code (Egress, Occupancy, Fire Barriers)
- OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety
- Hazardous Materials Awareness & Risk Assessment
Certification
- Firefighter (Florida State Certified, FS-633)
- Paramedic (Florida State Certified 206122,
- Fire inspector
- Apparatus Pump Operations (FFP #2640)
- Hazmat I (FFP #2500) Hazmat II (FFP #2501)
- Rope I ( Personal Escape) Rope II
- Train Emergency Response
- PWC Training( U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary )
- Disaster Health Service I & II - Red Cross Trainer Mass Care Service I - Red Cross Trainer.
- Fire Company Office (FFP #2130)
- Fire Service Instructor 1(FFP#2150)
- Emergency Medical Service Bicycle Operations Course.
- Fire Instructor 1
- PALS /ACLS /CPR.
- Live Fire training Instructor FFO0174
- CPR Instructor BLS.
- Incident Safety Officer (NFPA 1521-2008)
- FEMA IS -
OO700/00800/02200/00100/0200/00230/0220t0/00800.
- PIV operator
- Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Fire Inspector II / Firefighter - Paramedic
Pratt & Whitney
06.2025 - Current
Fire Inspector II
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
06.2022 - 04.2025
Lieutenant/Paramedic Supervisor
Orange County Fire Rescue Department
07.2000 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Coumbia Southerm University
No Degree - Fire Inspector II
Bucks County Community College
Associate of Science - Fire Safety
Polk County Community College
No Degree - Paramedic
Valencia College
MAJOR - Fire Science
Ridge Vocational Technician Center
High School Diploma -
Gabriela Mistral High School