Natasha Gonzales-Ayala
Joint Region Marianas Fire and Emergency Services 76 Hours/week | GS-09
Guam
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Firefighter-Paramedic with experience in installation fire and emergency services, advanced life support, fire suppression support, fire prevention inspections, equipment readiness, and EMS training. Currently serving as GS-09 Firefighter Paramedic at Naval Base Guam Fire and Emergency Services. Regional EMS leadership includes chairing the Joint Region Marianas EMS Working Group, coordinating QA/QI review of patient care reports, supporting ALS-capable units, and training firefighter recruits and EMTs.
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
4 Years 9 Months- Chair the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) EMS Working Group, developing updates and supporting improvements to regional EMS operations.
- Manage QA/QI review for 100% of JRM patient care reports in coordination with the medical director.
- Provide advanced life support, assess and treat patients during emergency medical responses, and support mutual-aid medical requests from Guam Fire Department.
- Support fire suppression operations by establishing water supplies, deploying and connecting hose lines, and directing water streams.
- Inspect and test firefighting gear, tools, alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems, and standpipe systems; identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain emergency vehicle and equipment readiness and complete incident reports documenting personnel, locations, response activity, and outcomes.
- Train firefighter recruits on safety protocols and equipment use; lead EMT instruction and support regional NREMT recertification training.
- Support regional ALS initiatives to develop ALS-capable transport units and fire engines; assist with community fire-safety education and fire inspections
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services
3 Years 1 Month- Delivered advanced life support and directed EMS providers caring for critically ill and injured patients.
- Trained 30 EMTs in basic life support, including CPR, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history, and splinting; provided hands-on instruction through ride-alongs.
- Performed systematic patient assessments and developed clinical impressions and treatment plans based on patient history and presentation.
- Performed advanced procedures within scope and authorization, including endotracheal intubation, cricothyrotomy, and needle decompression.
- Interpreted ECG tracings and used defibrillation, transcutaneous pacing, and synchronized cardioversion.
- Maintained ALS provider schedules; checked and restocked ambulances and medical equipment; coordinated triage, transport, dispatch communications, and receiving-facility handoffs.
Pediatric Medical Technician
1 Year 7 Months- Collected and documented patient measurements and medical information; supported diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Maintained inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs; trained new staff on procedures and policies.
Women's Health Medical Technician
1 Year- Supported clinical procedures and therapies in accordance with physician orders and maintained confidential patient records.
- Maintained screening records for Pap smear and mammogram tracking for 3,400 beneficiaries.
Family Health Medical Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Supported patient assessment and prescribed treatments, including nebulizer therapy, medications, IV fluids, oxygen, and splinting/casting.
- Assisted with minor procedures and clinic scheduling and process-improvement activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Skills
Fire Suppression Support
Paramedic-Level Emergency Medical Care
Fire Prevention & Hazard Identification
Apparatus / Equipment Inspection and Readiness
EMT and Recruit Training
Incident Documentation
Mutual Aid / Interagency Coordination
Public Fire-Safety Education
Certification
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic (NREMT-P)
- Firefighter I & II
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Operations
- Hazmat Technician
- Driver/Operator Pumper
- Driver/Operator Aerial
- Marine Firefighter
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
- ACLS
- PALS
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Driver/Operator MWS - Pending
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Joint Region Marianas Fire and Emergency Services 76 Hours/week | GS-09
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services
United States Air Force, Andersen Fire Department 76 Hours/week | GS-09 Equivalent
10.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Pediatric Medical Technician
United States Air Force 40 Hours/week
03.2017 - 10.2018Read More
Women's Health Medical Technician
United States Air Force 40 Hours/week
03.2016 - 03.2017Read More
Family Health Medical Technician
United States Air Force 40 Hours/week
10.2014 - 03.2016Read More
Shasta Community College
Associate of Science from Social Sciences
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Pima Community College
Associate of Science from Paramedicine
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