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Benjamin Garcia

Dededo

Summary

Dedicated firefighter with a strong track record of responding effectively to emergency calls in diverse situations. Skilled in first-aid treatments, personnel management, and operating advanced firefighting equipment. Known for quick-thinking and decisive decision-making in high-stress environments. EMT professional seeking an ambitious role to utilize expertise in providing timely pre-hospital emergency care. Always eager to make a difference and grow both professionally and personally.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/ EMT

Joint Region Marianas Fire and Emergency Services
04.2019 - Current
  • Provide emergency medical services and structural/wildland/shipboard firefighting to support DoD operations at MCBCB JRM.
  • Respond to on-base aircraft incidents/standbys, MVA, hazardous materials spills, and mass casualty events.
  • Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service. Serving as a crew member protecting life and property, responding to emergencies requiring full performance of firefighting tasks of moderate difficulty involving structures, equipment, property, and facilities.
  • Employed effective communication techniques when working with other members of the team during an emergency situation.
  • Participated in public education programs related to fire prevention, hazard recognition and emergency preparedness.
  • Participated in drills and training on techniques, operations and use of equipment.
  • Proficient in operating emergency vehicles such as pumpers, ladder trucks, ambulances and other specialized apparatus with precision.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as ladders, hoses and axes to extinguish fires quickly and safely.
  • Administered life support measures such as oxygen therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator use, airway management, splinting and immobilization techniques, wound management and medication administration.
  • Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, used backboard and other spinal immobilization device.
  • Performed emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as suction, airway management, and heart monitoring, during ambulance ride. Conducting initial and on-going focused patient assessments and physical examination; determining priority of patient care based on findings.
  • Performed CPR and utilized other life-saving measures when necessary to sustain life until arrival at medical facility.
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support care to sick and injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Responded promptly to mutual aid emergency calls providing basic life support and administering medical care as needed.
  • Assessed patient conditions an communicated effectively with medical facility personnel upon arrival to hospital care.
  • Documented care through NFIRS-compliant ePCR platforms; maintained HIPAA compliance.
  • Performed an outstanding job in CPR emergencies and Awarded Life saving Award.

Education

Nursing -

University of Guam
Mangilao, GU

Paramedic Program

Orange County Emergency Medical Training
Orange County California, Lake Forrest
03-2025

Skills

  • First Aid Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • BLS Instructor
  • Life Support Technique Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication

Certification

  • Airport Firefighter
  • Airport Firefighter Driver Operator
  • Aerial Driver Operator
  • Hazmat Awareness
  • Hazmat Technician
  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician EMT
  • FEMA ICS-100,200,300,400,700,800
  • Hazmat Operation
  • Driver Operator Pumper
  • Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply
  • Rescue Technician
  • Rescue Technician Confined Space Rescue
  • Rescue Technician Rope Rescue I/II
  • Fire Instructor I
  • Fire Officer I

References

Chris Cruz  Assistant Chief, NAVSTA Rota F&ES - Supervisor  Phone Number (671) 489-2738  Email Christoper.v.cruz@us.navy.mil


Stephen Snider  Deputy Fire Chief, NAS Key West FL - Supervisor  Phone Number (305) 293-3145  Email stephen.h.snider@us.navy.mil


Patrick Paulino  Assistant Chief, NSA Bahrain F&ES - Supervisor  Phone Number (671) 988-6429  Email patrickjohn.f.paulino.civ@us.navy.mil

Timeline

Firefighter/ EMT

Joint Region Marianas Fire and Emergency Services
04.2019 - Current

Nursing -

University of Guam

Paramedic Program

Orange County Emergency Medical Training

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