Extensive experience in working within the Kern County EMS system to efficiently handle both emergency and non-emergency calls as well as extensive knowledge of the Kern County Area
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIRE DISPATCHER II
KERN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
09.2012 - Current
Responsible for receiving and dispatching all fire, medical and rescue calls within 8,000 square miles of Kern County.
12 years dispatch experience
4 years Supervisor Experience
2 years as Training Coordinator
Part of the CAD team for over 6 years
Worked large incidents such as the Erskine Fire in 2016 and the day after the Ridgecrest Earthquake in 2019
Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
Remained certified as EMD/EFD and CTO
Certified D-110 and D-310
Spent time at South Ops working aircraft and Expanded Dispatch along with CDF Aircraft Dispatching Course
Liason between field units along with other in county agencies such as Mercy Air and Cal Star helicopters
Required to stay up to date with all Kern County EMS Policy updates
Responsible for changing all Fire Responses to any updated call types from the Kern County EMS System.
Warehouse Worker
Anheuser-Busch
03.2010 - 09.2012
Loaded and unloaded semi trucks with loaded pallets of beer
Certified as forklift operator
Scheduled Beer changes with different bottle types and truck loads through 3rd party with bottle deliveries
Worked in multiple areas of the Brewery with multiple job types handled
Waiter
Flying J Cookery
04.2006 - 03.2010
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to serve up food and beverage options.
Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Completed closing duties by emptying trash and polishing silverware.
Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
FRAZIER MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Frazier Park
5 2009
Skills
Leader
Personable
Map reading abilities
Information documentation
Computer-based dispatch systems
Critical thinker
Work ethic
Customer service
Computer skills
Reliable
Trustworthy
Conflict resolution
Decision-making
Active listening
Accomplishments
Dispatcher of the year in 2014
Hall lifesaver award for a save over the phone of a teen in East Bakersfield
Recognized through Kern County republican leader Kevin Mccarthy and board members for work during the Ridgecrest earthquakes and Erskine Fire
Recognized through Rave 911 for locating 4 occupants with the use of Rave 911 involved in a rollover accident in Piute Mountains 5oo ft down a hillside
Certification
EMD
EFD
CTO
CPR/FIRST AID
Radio Operator for wildfires (RADO)
C-310
D-310
Timeline
FIRE DISPATCHER II
KERN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
09.2012 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Anheuser-Busch
03.2010 - 09.2012
Waiter
Flying J Cookery
04.2006 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
FRAZIER MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
EMD
EFD
CTO
CPR/FIRST AID
Radio Operator for wildfires (RADO)
C-310
D-310
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