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Hugo Valenzuela is a seasoned firefighter with extensive experience in emergency management and fire protection. Having served in various roles, including Fire Truck Driver Operator, Fire Captain, and Lead Firefighter, he has developed a unique blend of technical skills and leadership abilities. With expertise in firefighting, emergency response, and first aid, Valenzuela has a proven track record of saving lives and minimizing property damage. His experience in multiple countries, including the United States, Qatar, and Afghanistan, has equipped him with a global perspective and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Valenzuela holds various certifications, including Fire Officer I and II, and has received training in areas such as fire safety, hazardous materials, and emergency medical response.

Experience

  • G3 Systems Ltd
    • Kandahār, Afghanistan
    • Fire Truck Driver Operator
      • Dec 2019 - Sep 2020
      • Kandahār, Afghanistan

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Performs all duties of firefighter. Responsible for driving fire truck to scene of fire and positioning of truck in proper location. Operates fire truck and is responsible for overall vehicle and associated fire apparatus maintenance. Responds to actual or potential air-crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passengers. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway surface to minimize danger of explosion on impact and water or chemical agents onto craft after landing. Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damage craft. Render first aid to injured, and such other duties as the Fire Chief or Asst. Chief’s may direct.

  • G3Systems LLC
    • Kandahar Afghanistan
    • Crew Commander/Driver Operator
      • Dec 2016 - Dec 2018
      • Kandahar Afghanistan

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Perform all duties and responsibilities of fire officer. Command and responsibility during fire emergency. To protect life and properties. To conduct training and familiarization to subordinates. Conduct testings and inspections of fire detection and all fire related equipments. Respond to actual (STRUCTURAL, INDUSTRIAL and CRASH emergencies) to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue entrapped victims. Participates in removal of trap or injured crew members, using extrication equipments if necessary to gain entry to damage air craft.Render first aid to injured personnel. Performing overhauling during fire operations.

  • Centerra Parsons LLC
    • Diego Garcia BIOT
    • ASST Fire Chief Operation
      • Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
      • Diego Garcia BIOT

      DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises and coordinates activities for a 24-hour duty shift of firefighters. Responds to all fire department emergency incidents and assumes Incident Command. Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the fire stations, fire vehicles, and equipment. Ensures all equipment checks, tests and records are accomplished IAW applicable standards. Inspects fire stations, buildings, grounds, and facilities, and examines fire trucks and equipment, such as ladders and hoses, to ensure compliance with departmental maintenance standards. During fire emergencies, determines from observation nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings and source of water supply, and directs firefighting crews accordingly. Ensures all subordinates are trained and proficient in use of equipment and methods of extinguishing all types of fires. Evaluates efficiency of personnel. Recommend corrective measures for fire hazards or safety violations to building occupants. Performs other duties as related to the job and assigned by the Fire Chief.

    • Crash Captain
      • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Assigned as the Lead Firefighter on a firefighting vehicle with additional supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Assigns shift personnel to vehicles positons and ensures the daily training and work schedules for the operation’s section are accomplished in a timely manner. Conducts training classes, assisgns subordinates to task such as equipment maintenance, inspections, etc. Plans for sufficient amount of administrative cleaning supplies, makes recommendations concerning the maintenance/replacement of equipment, controls and extinguishes structural, aircraft, POL product, and munitions fires, performes salvage/overhaul and rescue operations. Directs fire vehicle response and positioning at emergencies, establishes control of assigned crew to direct fire fighting and rescue activities. Keeps shift personnel abreast of Fire Department policies, procedures and goals. Accomplishes vehicle and equipment tests, inspections and insures all documentation is completed for said test. Shall be proficient in Structural/Crash fire rescue tactical procedures/responsibilities and provide support as required during crash fire rescue or structural emergencies. Accomplishes other realted tasks as directed by the Fire Chief.• Perform duties and responsibilities as Assistant Chief for Operations during Assistant Chief is on leave or on Kelly Day.

  • G4S PARSON
    • Diego Garcia
    • Fire Captain/Station Chief
      • Oct 2013 - Jul 2014
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Assigned as the Lead Firefighter on a firefighting vehicle with additional supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Assigns shift personnel to vehicles positons and ensures the daily training and work schedules for the operation’s section are accomplished in a timely manner. Conducts training classes, assisgns subordinates to task such as equipment maintenance, inspections, etc. Plans for sufficient amount of administrative cleaning supplies, makes recommendations concerning the maintenance/replacement of equipment, controls and extinguishes structural, aircraft, POL product, and munitions fires, performes salvage/overhaul and rescue operations. Directs fire vehicle response and positioning at emergencies, establishes control of assigned crew to direct fire fighting and rescue activities. Keeps shift personnel abreast of Fire Department policies, procedures and goals. Accomplishes vehicle and equipment tests, inspections and insures all documentation is completed for said test. Shall be proficient in Structural/Crash fire rescue tactical procedures/responsibilities and provide support as required during crash fire rescue or structural emergencies. Accomplishes other realted tasks as directed by the Fire Chief.• Perform duties and responsibilities as Assistant Chief for Operations during Assistant Chief is on leave or on Kelly Day.

    • Fire TRaining Officer Abu Dhabi Military Air Base
      • Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
      • Abu Dhabi

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Ensure all training activities are conducted in a safe manner. Delivery of training requirements. Assist other training officer in delivery of training and support when required. Develop and coordinate fire station and individual training programs as required. Conduct all trainings and ensure the safety of trainees. Undertake training evaluation task as directed by the asst.chief fire training officer. Compilation and filing of individual training records.

  • DG21 LLC
    • Diego Garcia
    • Crash Captain
      • Jul 2010 - Apr 2012
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Assigned as the Lead Firefighter on a firefighting vehicle with additional supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Assigns shift personnel to vehicles positons and ensures the daily training and work schedules for the operation’s section are accomplished in a timely manner. Conducts training classes, assisgns subordinates to task such as equipment maintenance, inspections, etc. Plans for sufficient amount of administrative cleaning supplies, makes recommendations concerning the maintenance/replacement of equipment, controls and extinguishes structural, aircraft, POL product, and munitions fires, performes salvage/overhaul and rescue operations. Directs fire vehicle response and positioning at emergencies, establishes control of assigned crew to direct fire fighting and rescue activities. Keeps shift personnel abreast of Fire Department policies, procedures and goals. Accomplishes vehicle and equipment tests, inspections and insures all documentation is completed for said test. Shall be proficient in Structural/Crash fire rescue tactical procedures/responsibilities and provide support as required during crash fire rescue or structural emergencies. Accomplishes other realted tasks as directed by the Fire Chief.• Perform duties and responsibilities as Assistant Chief for Operations during Assistant Chief is on leave or on Kelly Day.

    • Fire Captain
      • May 2009 - Jun 2010
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• In-charge of Structural Fire Station. Fills in for Crash Captain when required. Supervises fire crews in prevention of loss of life and property from fire. Drives and operates aerospace crash, fire, and rescue vehicles, determines approaches, and position crash, fire, and rescue vehicles. Operates tools and equipment, controls and extinguishes aerospace vehicle fires, and performs overhaul and salvage operations. Performs standby, runway forming, airfield patrol, surveillance operations, and fuel spill washdowns. Drives pumpers and water tankers, and positions fire fighting vehicles. Performs hose, vehicle, relay, ladders, and pump operations. Sends off building utilities, evacuates personnel from buildings, protects exposures, and positions and operates tools and equipment. Controls and extinguishes structural fires, performs salvage and overhaul operations, loads, hose, and make base load finishes. Directs vehicle response and positioning, establishes control to direct and coordinates fire fighting and rescue activities. Alerts firefighting personnel and support agencies, dispatches equipment, and informs personnel of location and nature of fires. Provides pertinent information on emergencies as required and maintains fire station logs. Monitors, receives, and records information from normal or emergency communication systems. Maintains and read maps, charts, and status boards, and such other duties as the Fire Chief or Asst. Chief’s may direct.

    • FIRE TRUCK / DRIVER OPERATOR
      • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Performs all duties of firefighter. Responsible for driving fire truck to scene of fire and positioning of truck in proper location. Operates fire truck and is responsible for overall vehicle and associated fire apparatus maintenance. Responds to actual or potential air-crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passengers. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway surface to minimize danger of explosion on impact and water or chemical agents onto craft after landing. Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damage craft. Render first aid to injured, and such other duties as the Fire Chief or Asst. Chief’s may direct.

    • Firefighter
      • Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Locates fires in natural cover, structures, or aircraft and isolates involved area to prevent spreading and facilitate extinguishing. Place equipment, lays hose lines, and operates apparatus such as pumpers, nozzles, fire extinguishers, and ladders. Employs standard visual hand signals. Enters and ventilates aircraft, vehicles, buildings, and like structures to remove heat, smoke and gases, rescue personnel, and extinguish fire by direct coverage methods. Makes forced entry when required using portable power saws, rams, axes, sledges and bolt cutters. Rescues personnel from structures or aircraft, using ladders, ropes and nets. Administers first aid to asphyxiation and physical injuries. Removes equipment and other items from burning structures or aircraft to a safe area. Reduces water damage by making catch basins and drain chutes. Drives motorized firefighting and rescue trucks. Controls water or foam pressure by regulating bypass valves, governors, and gas throttles. Perform other duties as the Fire Chief or Asst. Chief’s may direct.

  • ATCO KAF AFGHANISTAN
    • Kandahar Afghanistan
    • Firefighter/ Driver Operator
      • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007
      • Kandahar Afghanistan

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Locates fires in natural cover, structures, or aircraft and isolates involved area to prevent spreading and facilitate extinguishing. Place equipment, lays hose lines, and operates apparatus such as pumpers, nozzles, fire extinguishers, and ladders. Employs standard visual hand signals. Enters and ventilates aircraft, vehicles, buildings, and like structures to remove heat, smoke and gases, rescue personnel, and extinguish fire by direct coverage methods. Makes forced entry when required using portable power saws, rams, axes, sledges and bolt cutters. Rescues personnel from structures or aircraft, using ladders, ropes and nets. Administers first aid to asphyxiation and physical injuries. Removes equipment and other items from burning structures or aircraft to a safe area. Reduces water damage by making catch basins and drain chutes. Drives motorized firefighting and rescue trucks. Controls water or foam pressure by regulating bypass valves, governors, and gas throttles. Perform other duties as the Fire Chief or Asst. Chief’s may direct.• Performs all duties of firefighter. Responsible for driving fire truck to scene of fire and positioning of truck in proper location. Operates fire truck and is responsible for overall vehicle and associated fire apparatus maintenance. Responds to actual or potential air-crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passengers. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway surface to minimize danger of explosion on impact and water or chemical agents onto craft after landing. Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers, using flame-cutting equipment if necessary to gain entry to damage craft. Render first aid to injured, and such other duties as the Fire Chief or Asst. Chief’s may direct.

    • Fire Watch / Hole Watch
      • Jul 2005 - Jan 2006
      • DOHA QATAR

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Safety talks to the personel before starting the job, appropriate PTW on site revalidated, check if PPE provided and worn at all times, check safety sign boards and visibly posted at the entrance on work area, ensure gas monitoring on work area at all times, provide standby emergency retrival, Assist Fire fighter in his duties throughout the plant. Manning fire appliances and attending any incident as required. Conduct testings and inspections of fire detection and all fire related equipments, implement good house keeping after the job.TRAINING/SEMINAR DOHA QATAR• Oil/Gas and Petroleum Safety• H2S Training course (safety induction and safety theory)• Fire Watch / Hole Watch Training course

    • Fire Training Officer
      • Mar 2004 - Oct 2004
      • Tabuk Saudi Arabia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Conduct training and familiarization to the personel as daily schedule as required (theory and practical). Conduct structural and crash drills twice a month. Safety was emphasized at all times. Compilation and filing of individual training records.

    • Lead Firefighter
      • Oct 1995 - Oct 2003
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Perform all duties and responsibilities of fire officer. Command and responsibility during fire emergency. To protect life and properties. To conduct training and familiarization to subordinates. Conduct testings and inspections of fire detection and all fire related equipments. Respond to actual (STRUCTURAL, INDUSTRIAL and CRASH emergencies) to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue entrapped victims. Participates in removal of trap or injured crew members, using extrication equipments if necessary to gain entry to damage air craft.Render first aid to injured personnel. Performing overhauling during fire operations.

    • FIRE CAPTAIN
      • Sep 1993 - Oct 1995
      • DIEGO GARCIA

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Responds to all crash, structural and industrial emergencies and assumes command until relieve by Asst. Chief or Fire Chief• Directs firefighting and rescue operations on the fireground• Provides First Aid to victims on the fire ground• Responsible for all personnel on duty in both stations (crash station and fire station)• Prepares daily manning, crew assignments, time sheets and work schedules• Conducts training to personnel• Conducts facility inspection• Perform all duties and responsibilities of Fire Captain. Command and responsibility during fire emergency. To protect life and properties. To conduct training and familiarization to subordinates. Conduct testings and inspections of fire detection and all fire related equipments. Respond to actual (STRUCTURAL, INDUSTRIAL and CRASH emergencies) to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passenger. Participates in removal of trap or injured crew members, using extrication equipments if necessary to gain entry to damage air craft. Render first aid to injured personnel. Performing overhauling during fire operations. Safety was stress at all times.TRAINING/SEMINAR USNAVSUPPFAC DIEGO GARCIA • Air Compressor Training Course/Adult CPR/ First Aid• Space shuttle Orbiter Familiarization Procedure/Adult CPR/First Aid• DOD Fire Officer I Certification (NFPA)/Adult CPR/First Aid• HAZMAT Awareness• FIRE INSTRUCTOR II & III• E-28 Arresting Gear Qualifier/Certifier• Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM)• Quality Management Representative

    • Fire Truck Driver/Operator
      • May 1989 - Sep 1993
      • Diego Garcia

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Perform all duties of fire fighters for driving fire truck to scene of fire and positioning of fire truck in proper location, operate fire trucks and responsible for overall vehicle and associated fire apparatus maintenance. Respond to actual or potential air crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passenger. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway surface, to minimize explosion or impact of water chemical agent in air craft after landing.Participates in removal of trap or injured crew members, using extrication equipments if necessary to gain entry to damage air craft.Render first aid to injured personnel. Performing overhauling during fire operations, cleaning and maintaining fire apparatus and fire fighting equipments Conducting fire inspection on area of responsibilities.

    • FireTruck Driver/Operator
      • Jun 1984 - Sep 1989
      • DIEGO GARCIA

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Perform all duties of fire fighters for driving fire truck to scene of fire and positioning of fire truck in proper location, operate fire trucks and responsible for overall vehicle and associated fire apparatus maintenance. Respond to actual or potential air crash emergencies to prevent or extinguish fires and rescue plane crew and passenger. Drives to scene of crash or to end of runway surface, to minimize explosion or impact of water chemical agent in air craft after landing.Participates in removal of trap or injured crew members,using extrication equipments if necessary to gain entry to damage air craft.Render first aid to injured personnel. Performing overhauling during fire operations, cleaning and maintaining fire apparatus and fire fighting equipments Conducting fire inspection on area of responsibilities.TRAINING/SEMINAR USNAVSUPPFAC DIEGO GARCIA • Firefighter Basic Course I • Firefighter 3 Qualification/Adult CPR/First Aid• Space shuttle Orbiter Familiarization Procedure/Adult CPR/First Aid • Air Compressor Training Course/Adult CPR/ First Aid

    • FireFighter/ Driver/Operator
      • Sep 1979 - Jun 1984
      • CITY OF MANILA

      JOB DESCRIPTION• Perform all duties of fire fighters for driving fire truck to scene of fire and positioning of fire truck in proper location, operate fire trucks and responsible for overall vehicle and associated fire apparatus maintenance. To protect life and properties. Performing overhauling during fire operations, cleaning and maintaining fire apparatus and fire fighting equipments. Conducting fire inspection on area of responsibilities.TRAINING/SEMINAR MANILA PHILIPPINESFirefighter Basic Course I

Education

  • Safety Cosh
  • 1976 - 1978
    Fort Bonifacio High School

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