Fire Protection Life Safety
Resume:
Willis D. Sanchez
Fire Sciences Expert:
Fire Investigation & Fire Protection Management
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"When the pressure is on, no one rises to the occasion; rather, you fall to the highest level of your preparation."
— Chris Voss
Throughout my thirty-five-year career in Fire Sciences, I have endeavored to live by these words. My mission has always been to ensure that my teams, clients, and citizens are thoroughly prepared for events that could threaten their lives and livelihoods. This involves a comprehensive understanding of firefighting, prevention, and mitigation strategies, the capabilities of fire protection equipment, and the inspection, testing, and maintenance of these systems. Additionally, effective communication of any areas of improvement has been paramount.
My name is Willis D. Sanchez, and I have dedicated my life to understanding, fighting, and preventing fire. I have continuously honed my skills to ensure the safety of citizens, my fellow firefighters, and my commercial clients.
With over three decades of dedicated service, I have become an industry expert in fire risk management, fire protection equipment management, and life safety for both public and private organizations. My experience spans various sectors, including public entities, higher education, hospitals, high-rises, real estate, airports, transportation, and manufacturing industries.
My communication and leadership skills have been pivotal throughout my career. My ability to listen and effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, city councils, regulatory agencies, and management has strengthened my work relationships and enhanced our overall effectiveness toward our goals.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my experience and qualifications align with the needs of your organization, and how we can collaborate to achieve our mutual goals.
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Willis D. Sanchez
Willis D. Sanchez
8406 Lanners Dr., McKinney, TX 75072
808-***-**** *********@*****.***
Professional Objective:
To leverage over 35 years of dedicated experience in fire sciences, life safety, and loss prevention for private and commercial property to excel as at your organization. My thorough experience includes firefighting and investigations, emergency medical and life safety analysis, and fire protection inspection, maintenance, and testing. I have dedicated my life to ensuring the lives and safety of people through learning and teaching effective fire protection knowledge, fire prevention strategies, and collaborating with citizens, commercial entities, and regulatory bodies. I aim to lead and work with dynamic teams, exceed expectations, and uphold the highest standards of ethical integrity while contributing to the strategic objectives and success of my organization.
Education & Certificates:
Oklahoma State University – Fire Pump Applications, 2022
Lewisville Fire Dept. - Fire Alarm & Detection Systems, 2019
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Fire Investigation Certificate, 2019
RC Health Services – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, 2018
Collin College, TX - Fire Inspector, 2017
Honolulu Community College - Liberal Arts, 1989
Other certificates include: Firefighter I, II, and Structure, Driver/Pumper Operator, Fire & Life Safety Educator, Fire Instructor, NFSA Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review, National Fire Arson Investigation Training, FPANT Emergency Responder Communications.
Work Experience:
Fire Departments Farmers Branch and Lewisville, TX 2017- 2024
Fire Investigator/ Fire Protection Inspector/ Trainer / Consultant
My roles involved visiting various environments, including residential, commercial, industrial, and public spaces, to assess fire safety measures, inspect fire protection systems, and ensure compliance with fire codes. This includes testing fire alarms and extinguishers, reviewing evacuation plans, and examining debris. Additionally, I collect and analyze evidence from fire and explosion scenes to determine their origin and cause, interview witnesses, examine the physical attributes of scenes, record information, prepare reports, process evidence, and testify in legal proceedings.
Honolulu Fire Department Honolulu, HI 1989- 2012
Fire Engineer / Fire Fighter
As a 25-year full time Fire Engineer, I operated fire apparatus, including driving trucks and managing pumps during firefighting operations. I led firefighting crews, assisted with various firefighting tasks, and performed maintenance and repairs on equipment. I conducted regular checks, cleaning, and polishing of fire trucks, and provided basic life support at emergency medical incidents.
References:
Brandon Laird -- Farmers Branch Fire Department
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David Herron – Battalion Chief (Retired) – McKinney Fire Department
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Mike Tory – Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing
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