Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Adam Ropella

El Paso

Summary

Dedicated Fire Service professional equipped with advanced abilities in fire prevention and firefighting. Runs successful operations serving local community with classes, emergency response and special events. Observant and detail-oriented with great problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Chief of Prevention

Vinnell Arabia
06.2023 - Current

ARFF/FF EMT-B Inspector

Vinnell Arabia
12.2021 - 06.2023

Firefighter Apparatus Driver/Operator

Vinnell Arabia
11.2020 - 12.2021

Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazmat Tech)

Fort Bliss Fire Department
09.2014 - 10.2020

EMT-B

Dominion Ambulance
09.2013 - 09.2014

Firefighter/EMT

Kwajalein Range Services
11.2011 - 11.2012

Firefighter Trainee

Fort Bliss Fire Department
03.2010 - 08.2011

Education

Associate's Degree - Fire Science

El Paso Community College
12.2010

Skills

  • Fire Operations
  • Fire Suppression and Emergency Mitigation
  • Training, Motivating, Mentoring and Leadership
  • Fire Safety Inspections
  • Emergency Medical Response, Patient Assessment and Treatment
  • Administration and Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sound Judgement and Decision Making
  • Highly Effective Communications
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Technical Oversight
  • Training Coordination
  • Policy Implementation

Certification

  • Fire Inspector III, 3342249, 03/2023
  • Fire Inspector II, 3342232, 03/2023
  • Fire Officer II, 3342196, 03/2023
  • Fire Instructor II, 3341715, 03/2023
  • Fire Officer I, 3144339, 03/2021
  • Fire Instructor I, 2392624, 04/2020
  • Fire Inspector I, 2385318, 01/2020
  • ARFF D/O, 1991385, 09/2015
  • Mobile Water Supply, 2146810, 03/2017
  • Aerial D/O, 2178922, 05/2018
  • Hazmat Technician, 1515491, 02/2011
  • Airport Firefighter, 1537900, 04/2011
  • Firefighter I and II, 1397724, 08/2010
  • Driver/Operator Pumper, 1513201, 12/2010
  • Hazmat Awareness and Operations, 1397723, 08/2010
  • National Registry EMT – Basic
  • Texas Department of State Health Services EMT - Basic
  • Wildland S130/190, 03/2011
  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200
  • ICS 700
  • ICS 800
  • Wildland Firefighter I
  • Emergency Response to Terrorism

References

Michael Ammerman, Fire Chief, Vinnell Arabia, (+966) 050-469-5580  

Sergio Sosa, Battalion Chief, Fort Bliss Fire Department, (915) 346-4746 

Osbaldo Muniz, Deputy Fire Chief, Fort Bliss Fire Department, (915) 744-8490

Timeline

Assistant Chief of Prevention

Vinnell Arabia
06.2023 - Current

ARFF/FF EMT-B Inspector

Vinnell Arabia
12.2021 - 06.2023

Firefighter Apparatus Driver/Operator

Vinnell Arabia
11.2020 - 12.2021

Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazmat Tech)

Fort Bliss Fire Department
09.2014 - 10.2020

EMT-B

Dominion Ambulance
09.2013 - 09.2014

Firefighter/EMT

Kwajalein Range Services
11.2011 - 11.2012

Firefighter Trainee

Fort Bliss Fire Department
03.2010 - 08.2011

Associate's Degree - Fire Science

El Paso Community College
Adam Ropella