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Professional Resume of Robert Wera <br />Wig' i ORANGECOUNTY OPERATIONS DIVISION MANAGER <br />T Key Qualifications ---- — -- ---- - „,A" <br />Robert Viera began his career in emergency medical services with Care Ambulance and the J <br />Orange County Fire Authority. He then advanced from Emergency Medical Technician to <br />Operations Manager to his current position of Operations Division Manager at Care Ambulance. <br />He is passionate about ensuring that all personnel, vehicles and equipment are operated in a <br />professional and efficient manner. Robert Viera is proficient at optimizing resources while <br />inspiring high quality performance, which makes him an outstanding operational leader. <br />Professional Experience <br />Care Ambulance Service 1996 - 1997, 1999 - Present <br />• As Operations Division Manager (2007 - present) responsible for managing day-to-day <br />operations within Orange County to meet strategic direction and goals <br />• Coordinates Operational Area strike teams in cooperation with the Orange County EMS <br />Agency; documented such activity for successful reimbursement from the State of <br />California during the 2007 Firestorms <br />• From 2004 = 2007, served as: Operations Manager in charge of Orange County field operations <br />• Deployed as an ambulance Strike Team Leader to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 <br />• As Emergency Medical Technician (1996-97 and 1999 - 2004) responsible for providing <br />emergency and non -emergency medical care and transport to patients <br />Orange County Fire Authority 1997-1999 <br />• Paid Call' Firefighter; Station 10, responding to structure fires, medical emergencies, traffic <br />collisions,, floods;rescues and other emergencies <br />Education, Licenses and Certifications <br />Business Administration coursework, Vanguard' University (2007-2008) (2013) <br />Emergency Medical Technician, North Orange County ROP (1995) <br />ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, Management 1, Instructor I & 1B, California State Fire Marshal <br />IS 200, 230, 235, 240, 241, 242, 244, 700, 703 and 800, FEMA <br />WMD Technical Emergency Response Training, COBRA, Department of Homeland Security <br />Ambulance Service Manager Program, Jay Fitch and Associates <br />Ambulance Strike Team Leader; California Emergency Medical Services Agency <br />Hazardous Materials' First Responder Operations <br />Certified Car Seat Technician; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration <br />Medical Unit Leader Trainee, National Wildfire Coordinating Group <br />Awards and Professional Affiliations <br />Recognized by the County of Orange EMS Agency for Outstanding Performance (2003, <br />2006 & 2007) <br />Recognized by University, of Irvine' Medical Center for successfully delivery of a baby <br />without paramedic assistance (1997) <br />250-312 <br />