Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
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Angel Hernandez

Addison

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with experience at Bloomingdale Police Department and as an Addison Fire Explorer. Excelled in community engagement and problem-solving, demonstrating leadership in the explorer post. Skilled in verbal and written communication, with a proven track record of quickly mastering new skills, Community Outreach, and contributing to team success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Aide

Bloomingdale Police Department
09.2022 - Current
  • Manage phone and email correspondence and handle incoming non-emergency phone calls
  • Manage in-person lobby traffic
  • Maintain the police bulletin
  • Monitor police radio frequency
  • LEADS Certified
  • Monitor cameras
  • Complete forms for officer sick calls, and distribute accordingly
  • Complete other clerical tasks, as needed

Explorer

Addison Fire Explorer Post 343
12.2020 - 12.2024
  • Volunteer fire explorer lieutenant
  • Basic firefighter training for explorers:

Fire behavior, hose handling, ladder operations, and basic fire suppression techniques.

  • Community Outreach & fire prevention education:

Participating in public events to educate residents about fire safety, including home fire escape plans, and smoke detector maintenance.

  • Station maintenance:

Assisting with cleaning and upkeep of fire stations, equipment, and vehicles.

  • Physical fitness training:

Engaging in exercises to build strength and endurance necessary for firefighting duties.

  • Leadership development:

Participating in leadership roles within the explorer post, including organizing activities and training sessions, working closely with the explorer chief.

  • Career exploration:

Attending career fairs, shadowing firefighters, and learning about different aspects of the fire service.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12-2024

Certificate - Paramedic

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12-2024

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Fast learner

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of fire explorers, in the rank of Explorer Lieutenant.


Certification

  • Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Paramedic license, January 2025
  • Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Ladder Climb Exercise, January 2025
  • Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) Certified, January 2025


Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Community Cleanup, participated in the Addison Community Park rubbish removal
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Participated in youth sports on the Addison Cowboy Football Team (grades K-8) and the Addison Trail High School marching band, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Participate in Fundraising Events such as the Special Olympics Plane Pull, Polar Plunge, and Feed My Starving Children
  • Invited to participate as a future advisor for the Addison Explorer Post to provide guidance and support to empower the next generation
  • Invited to speak to the new class of Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) Paramedic Program students

Timeline

Police Aide

Bloomingdale Police Department
09.2022 - Current

Explorer

Addison Fire Explorer Post 343
12.2020 - 12.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

College of DuPage

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services

College of DuPage

Certificate - Paramedic

College of DuPage
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