William Gonzales
Jurupa Valley,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Entry level Firefighter/Paramedic with basic in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires and EMS. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. 3 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS calls. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic, treatment procedures, and providing excellent patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
CAL FIRE/ Riverside County Fire Department
Temecula, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, water extinguishers, and other tools.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Paramedic
AMR Riverside
Riverside , CA
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided patient assessments, treatments, and stabilization at the scene, and during transport for patients.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, and respiratory distress.
- Recognized changes in patient status during transport and took appropriate action based on protocol guidelines.
Paramedic Intern
Cathedral City Fire Department
Cathedral City, CA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided patient assessment, treatment, and stabilization at the scene of an accident or illness.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Assisted in responding to emergency medical calls, providing advanced life support care and transporting patients to medical facilities.
Seasonal Firefighter
Cal Fire RRU/ Local 2881
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Responded to Vehicle, Structure, and Vegetation fires.
EMT
Mission Ambulance Inc.
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Fire Academy Class 40
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA12-2019
No Degree - Fire Science
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA11.2019
Paramedic Academy Class 25
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CASkills
- Fire Prevention
- Emergency Medical Services
- Firefighting
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Trauma Management
- Airway Management
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
Certification
- Confined Space Awareness Training - Oct 7, 2019
- RIC Firefighter Survival Training - Oct 25, 2019
- CAL FIRE Firefighter 1 Certification - June 16, 2020
- CAL FIRE Firefighter 2 Certification - May 11, 2022
- HAZMAT FRO Certification - June 16, 2020
- Low Angle Rope Rescue - Oct 15, 2019
- Vehicle Extrication - Oct 22, 2019
- Driver Operator 1A - Nov, 22, 2024
- PALS - Nov, 27, 2024
- ACLS - Nov, 27, 2024
- BLS - Nov, 27, 2024
- PHTLS - Dec, 3, 2024
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
CAL FIRE/ Riverside County Fire Department
11.2024 - Current
Paramedic
AMR Riverside
06.2024 - 11.2024
Paramedic Intern
Cathedral City Fire Department
01.2024 - 04.2024
Seasonal Firefighter
Cal Fire RRU/ Local 2881
05.2021 - 12.2022
EMT
Mission Ambulance Inc.
07.2020 - 05.2021
Fire Academy Class 40
Moreno Valley College
No Degree - Fire Science
Moreno Valley College
Paramedic Academy Class 25
Moreno Valley College
- Confined Space Awareness Training - Oct 7, 2019
- RIC Firefighter Survival Training - Oct 25, 2019
- CAL FIRE Firefighter 1 Certification - June 16, 2020
- CAL FIRE Firefighter 2 Certification - May 11, 2022
- HAZMAT FRO Certification - June 16, 2020
- Low Angle Rope Rescue - Oct 15, 2019
- Vehicle Extrication - Oct 22, 2019
- Driver Operator 1A - Nov, 22, 2024
- PALS - Nov, 27, 2024
- ACLS - Nov, 27, 2024
- BLS - Nov, 27, 2024
- PHTLS - Dec, 3, 2024
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