Christian Villanueva

• Protected 6K acres, 1.2K Facilities, a 12K foot runway, 4 active piers, 5 assigned Destroyers, and 10k military members, including family members and civilian employees.
• Responded to structural, aircraft, shipboard, EMS, and hazardous material incidents spread over 99 emergencies.
• Safeguarded millions of dollars in base assets, facilities, and personal property.
• Conducted Emergency Vehicle apparatus and equipment checkout assigned to Fire Station 1 and 2 in order to efficiently respond and mitigate structural, shipboard, aircraft and medical emergencies on NAVSTA Rota supporting mission capabilities.
• Participated in multiple shipboard exercises; Serving as a fire apparatus’ Operator, Staging officer, and displaying EMS/Fire emergency capabilities and operations, improving fire service response times and overall readiness.
• Participated in ARFF suppression and rescue operation trainings to increase firefighter readiness and capabilities, ensuring base safety for 3,000+ American lives.
• Conducted live fire burn trainings, improving knowledge and skills in fire ground and rescue operations, to improve ART response times and overall base safety.
• Conducted Vehicle Extrication and battery/ hydraulically powered tool operation, to improve efficiency and timeliness in rescue and EMS operations.
• Conducted numerous 1410 firefighter/ driver operator drills in preparation for RTAV inspection and CNIC FEP inspection, improving the overall readiness of NAVSTA Rota Fire and Emergency Services to support mission objectives.
• Completed all required firefighter training; maintaining 100% training record to improve overall fire department capabilities and efficiency to respond and mitigate any emergency situation.
• Corrected deficiencies noted for the department's PPE program which includes advanced cleaning, advanced inspection, and advanced testing. To ensure all ensembles are safe and mission ready for 69 personnel. Total value of ensemble cost 300k.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a Crew Chief, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
• Reviewed and evaluated pre-fire plans for commercial and industrial facilities, ensuring accurate representation of site access, hazards, fire protection systems, and evacuation protocols in accordance with NFPA and local fire codes.
• Collaborated with fire Inspector, and facility teams to validate sprinkler coverage, and fire department connection (FDC) placements.
• Ensured alignment of suppression systems with NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and other relevant standards through design reviews and field inspections.

• Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, ARFF, Ambulance and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Assist with the research for uncommon hazardous materials to familiarize with characteristics chemical reactors, proper storage, and decontamination procedures.
• Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
• Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
• Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
• Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.

• Perform real world and firefighting drills utilizing standard firefighting and rescue procedures and techniques. On Multi story structure, Aircraft, Shipboard, RADCON, Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, to include command drills.

• Perform pre-fire planning in a variety of facilities research complex, industrial complex to identify potential hazards.

• Perform functional tests on firefighting equipment fire alarm system, boom and ground sweep nozzles to ensure compliance with safety procedures.

• Operate and inspect firefighting equipment hoses, ladders, and foam generator to extinguish fires.

• Use personal protective equipment to comply with safety and health directives (e.g. OSHA).

• Direct water though turrets and hand lines to cool weapons and ammunitions during rescue.

• Assist with pre-fire planning to physically become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.

• Apply fire suppression theories and techniques to perform offensive and defensive firefighting tasks to structural, vehicle, aircraft, or hazardous material incidents.

• Performs standby duty during aircraft refueling and defueling, engine maintenance and testing.

• Utilize portable chemical identification kits to classify hazardous materials.

• Certified Hazardous Materials Technician. Performs research for uncommon hazardous materials to familiarize with characteristics chemical reactors, proper storage, and decontamination procedures. Employ hazardous materials response procedures and equipment to mitigate hazardous materials incidents.

• Assist with incident surveys and develops strategies for approaching hazardous release site. Identifies hazardous materials that have been released in surrounding conditions to protect people and the environment.

• Assist with hazardous materials response procedures to establish initial scene control.

• Respond to hazardous materials incidents to ensure proper precautions, decontamination of equipment after use and clean-up are taken.

• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
• Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
• Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.