James Montanez

Experience

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  West Hempstead Fire Dept

  Nov 1997 - Oct 2003

  1st Lieutenant/Firefighter

  • Provided fire protection and life safety to the town of West Hempstead, NY.• Organized, prioritized and lead crews on scene for a successful outcome.• Instruct firefighters on scene safety as well as firefighting tasks.• Clerical duties that consisted of apparatus checklists and other miscellaneous duties assigned by the Chief of Department.

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  AT&T

  Nov 1997 - now

  In my role as a Sr. Specialist-Wireless Translations Engineer at AT&T, I am responsible for creating and implementing methods and procedures for network translation, live network provisioning, testing and verification. I collaborate with various teams along with regional markets to resolve network translation issues and provide technical support for hardware and software problems related to provisioning for both Mobility Field Operations and RAN Engineering. Additionally, I am a key member of the NDR (National Disaster Recovery) response team and FirstNet Deployment team. Show less In my role as a Senior Field Engineer/Wireless Technician at AT&T, I have independently maintained and repaired wireless cellular equipment in various locations. I have supervised area mobility field technicians to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner, meeting customer expectations and network specifications. My proficiency in RF testing and my ability to provide technical support have been instrumental in maintaining a quality network. • Proficient in RF Sweep testing, PIM testing, T-1/Ethernet testing, and Fiber testing.• Provided technical support and guidance to project teams, RF Engineering, and construction teams.• Leverage technical support, critical instruction, analytical guidance, and consultation skills to area technicians, project/program management and construction teams, RF Engineering teams, and other internal entities. Show less

  • Sr. Specialist-Wireless Translations Engineer

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Senior Field Engineer/Wireless Tehnician- Mobility Network Operations

    Nov 1997 - Dec 2021
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  Old Lyme Fire Department

  May 2004 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Chief/Firefighter

  Assistant Chief May 2004 – March 2013• Responsible for Incident Command, scene safety as Safety Officer and provided leadership at all emergency and non-emergency incidents in the absence of a higher-ranking officer.• Accountable for firefighter and scene safety at all emergency scenes. • Oversee water supply operations at all fire emergencies.• Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness responsibilities.• Accelerated basic firefighter instruction and safety training for all incoming members.• Contributing team member of improvement project for emergency communications radio tower modifications and vendor/contractor management with successful completion of upgraded tower/radio equipment.• Lead in-house instructor for new and existing members by planning, arranging and creating presentations and lessons along with writing and/or editing training curriculum's.• Administrative duties included but were not limited to the following; Capitol budget and invoice reports, apparatus checklists, contractor/vendor management, incident and status reports, training reports, etc. Show less

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  Bungay Fire Brigade

  Aug 2018 - now

  Captain/Training Officer

  As Captain/Training Officer at Bungay Fire Brigade, I lead emergency services members, provide training, and handle administrative duties. • Develop training forms and syllabuses for new probationary members.• Lead teams at emergency incidents, assigning tasks and responsibilities.• Train members in emergency medical and firefighting guidelines.

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  WOODSTOCK, TOWN OF

  Nov 2024 - now

  Deputy Emergency Management Director