Edilberto S. Cariaga
Mobile: +639209767431
Home: +63 33 5239973
Email: edilbertocariaga@gmail.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
With 28 years’ experience in Fire Safety Management, I am knowledgeable in National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Standards, and am certified in Naval Occupational Safety & Health (NAVOSH). During my
career I have extensive experience in the field of Fire Protection Services, and excel in the areas of
Command and Control, Fire Strategies, Disaster Control and procedures required for Fire Safety and Rescue
Services. My experience working in a number of airports & Healthcare Facilities in the Middle East and
American Naval Facilities allows me to understand the challenges of this particular type of responsibilities. I
am computer literacy includes AutoCAD, Photo Shop and Microsoft office.
SHORT COURSES AND SEMINARS
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Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA), National Guard Health Affairs – WR, King Abdulaziz
Medical City – Jeddah, K.S.A ,May 05, 2010.
Fire Protection Specialist, Extension Course Institute, U.S. Air Force Center, October 12, 1989.
OTTO Fuel, Health, Safety and Firefighting, Safety School, U.S. Department of Navy, Cubi Point,
November 21, 1990.
Naval Occupational Safety & Health (NAVOSH), Station #9 Fire Department, U.S. Naval
Communication Station Philippines, January 31, 1989.
Fire Protection Supervisor, Extension Course Institute, U.S. Air Force Center, March 01, 1990.
Basic Structural Firefighting,U.S. Naval Air Station, Consolidated Fire Department, Cubi Point,
November 23, 1984.
Basic Crash Firefighting, U.S. Naval Air Station Consolidated Fire Department, Cubi Point,
December 15, 1982.
Apprentice Graphic Specialist, Extension Course Institute, U.S. Air Force Center, November
1990.
Electrician, Extension Course Institute, U.S. Air Force Center, April 05, 1991.
Special Vehicle Mechanic (Fire Truck), Extension Course Institute, U.S. Air Force Center,
November 21, 1990.
Disaster Management Course, National Guard Health Affairs – WR, King Abdulaziz Medical City
– Jeddah, K.S.A, December 06, 2006.
BLS Heart Saver CPR, Saudi Heart Association, National Guard Health Affairs – WR, King
Abdulaziz Medical City – Jeddah, K.S.A, November 10, 2007 - 2009.
Time Management, Saudi Human Resource Development, National Guard Health Affairs – WR,
King Abdulaziz Medical City – Jeddah, K.S.A, November 24, 2008.
Internal Assessor, Medical Services Division Standards, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital,
Jeddah, KSA, May 30, 2004 to June 05, 2004.
Total Quality Management Facilitator, KingFahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, KSA, Jan. 06
to 07 2002.
Risk Facility Management, MSD Standard, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, KSA, Feb.
01 to 03, 2003.
3M Novec ™ 1230 fire protection fluid created for life and Argonite Inert Gas Fire Suppression
System. - Millennium Hotel, May 2011.
Grooved System Products Overview/Thermal Movement/Gasket Technology/Vibration
Attenuation/Coupling Seismic Performance/Fire Protection Pre action, Deluge, Alarm Check
Valves - ASHRAE, Inc., Doha Qatar, October 2011.
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Fire Rated Ducting System for Kitchen and Smoke Extract (4 CEU Credit Course),Doha Qatar,
May 2011.
COMMENDATIONS
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 Letter of Appreciation, (Medical Services Division Standards), August 19, 2003
 Risk Facility Management (Speaker), (Medical Services Division Standards), February 01, 2003
U.S. Naval Air Station, Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Philippines
 Outstanding Performance - April 01, 1991 to March 31, 1992
 Exemplary performance - August 17, 1983
 Meritorious Service - December 08, 1988
 Order of the Phoenix - June 15, 1991
 Off-base Fire Commendation - March 12, 1987
 Commendation Letter – April 24, 1992
FIRE SAFETY EXPERIENCE
King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah KSA
Fire Safety Training Officer - Nov. 20 2007 to April 2011
Basic Function: Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard – Health Affairs,
establishes and implements Training Plans and Schedules and directly supervises the instructors’ training
activities of Safety and Fire Protection Services Personnel, both existing and newly hired, to improve and
maintain skill levels. Coordinates or corresponds with all departments regarding training programs for Fire
and Life Safety In-Service training schedules, and ensure that resources, including training facilities are
updated to current standards. Coordinates with other department who provides additional trainings for Fire
Department personnel, and conducts cross-trainings between Fire Department personnel and other
services.
Principal Duties:
 Supervises and directs the daily training activities of Safety and Fire Protection Services staff and Inservice Training for other departments.
 Skills in advanced coaching and motivational techniques, implementation of lesson plan or materials
appropriate to specific instructional situations.
 Supervises the maintenance of training records and report forms so that they are accurately
completed and submitted in accordance with established procedures.
 Reviews all records of shift and individual training, in a program defined by the Department.
 Directly supervise the organizing of the classroom, or outdoor learning environment to ensure
lightings, distractions, climate control or weather, noise control, seating, audiovisual equipment,
teaching aids, and safety of trainees are properly considered.
 Supervises over-all safety of students and participants at drills and lectures.
 Reviews the preparation of hands-on fire and rescue training modules.
 Ensures that required equipment for training is available and in working order at all times.
 Reviews instructional materials, given the materials for a specific topic, target audience and learning
environment, in order that elements of the lesson plan, learning environment, and resources that
need adaptation are identified.
 Reviews all training materials ensuring that all necessary requirement and standards for training are
meet.
 Carries out on-call duties in rotation with other Fire Protection Services Department senior officers.
King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Fire Safety Inspector - June 12, 2006 – Nov. 20, 2007
Basic Function: Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard – Health Affairs,
directly conducts Fire Safety inspections of all areas in the King Abdulaziz Medical City project, as assigned,
ensures safety of life and property. Conducts specialist in-depth inspections of areas. Produces factual
reports on condition found, supported by single-line drawings as required, and suggests remedial actions.
Carries out follow-up inspection to ensure remedial work has been done. Carries out regular inspections of
construction areas to ensure that fire safety is not compromised and that fire separation is maintained or
improved.
Principal Duties:
 Conducts in-depth Fire Prevention inspections, reporting on deficiencies in regard to fire hazards,
electrical wiring, overloading circuits, storage of flammable materials, disposal of flammable waste,
storage and housekeeping.
 Conducts functional tests on Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Detection and Alarm System and on Fixed
Fire Suppression System, and check or inspect portable fire extinguisher in accordance with NFPA to
ensure that standards are met and maintained.
 Ensures compliance with all relevant Fire Codes.
 Carries out safety instruction in the use of various equipment.
 Carries out inspection of construction works to ensure that fire safety is not compromised, and that
standards are maintained or improved.
 Produces reports on any faults observed, or any necessary additional work required.
 Follow-up inspections to rectify faults reported by Operational Staff.
 Carries out a “Quality Assurance” function by spot checks of inspection carried out by Operational
Staff to ensure that standards are maintained.
 Produces single-line drawings of all areas indicating fire evacuation routes, and fire defense
installations.
 Assesses need for Fire Alarm Zone isolations, or isolation of individual detectors, as needed, to
reduce false alarms of fire.
 Issue Hot Work Permits as required, following inspection to ensure that Fire Safety is not
compromised.
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Fire & Safety Technician - April 11, 2001 – April 11, 2006
Basic Function: Conducts functional tests on Fire Detection and Alarm system and on fixed Fire suppression
and Automatic Sprinkler System, and check or inspect portable fire extinguisher to ensure that standards are
met and maintained. Assesses need for Fire Alarm Zone isolations, or isolation of individual detectors, as
needed to reduce false alarms of fire. Issue Hot Work Permits as required, following inspection to ensure
that Fire Safety is not compromised. Drafts & develops safety regulations & manuals and co-ordinates their
implementation with supervisors and engineers. Selects proper personnel protective equipments& other
safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, portable gas detections etc., conducts technical evaluation of
engineering plans, designs layouts to incorporate safety and fire requirements based on established local &
international standards .
Principal Duties:
 Conducts inspections of facilities to determine compliance with applicable fire safety codes and
standards and various state laws, rules, and regulations.
 Advises facility management of code violations and recommends necessary corrective action.
 Investigates complaints of possible fire hazards and code violations, prepares reports, and
recommends remedial action.
 Identifies hazardous materials in compliance with the Right to Know Act and the Occupational Safety
Hazards Act (OSHA).
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Ensures proper maintenance and operation of fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers,
alarm systems, hoses, sprinkler systems, and fire doors.
Reviews blueprints, building plans, site access, and specifications to ensure compliance with
applicable fire safety codes and standards; e.g., area separation walls.
Testifies at minutes of meeting on matters relating to fire safety.
Plans and conducts fire drills, evacuation plans, and other fire prevention activities.
Participates in fire safety committees.
Performs related work as assigned.
FIREFIGHTER EXPERIENCE
King Abdulaziz International Airport – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Fire Lieutenant - January 09, 1995 to January 08, 2001
Basic Function: Carries out fire fighting and related job watch activities to fight, control and extinguish fires
to protect life and property in the plant. Includes responding to fire alarm, driving and operating Fire Trucks,
participating as a member of fire fighting crew in emergency situations and carrying out standby fire watch
in operating areas. Maintains fire truck and related equipment in a good working condition. Formulates and
reviews chemical disposal methods and procedures, and directs the safe disposal of hazardous chemical
substances involved in emergency incidents.
Principal Duties:
 Responds to actual or potential emergencies to fight fires and control fires in response to situations
where property, life, or the environment is in danger.
 Perform fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and operating hose, ventilating roofs,
performing salvage and other related tasks associated with fire suppression.
 Drive fire truck to emergency and non-emergency calls, per standard operating procedures, in a
safe and timely manner during duty hours.
 Perform daily operational readiness evaluation on the fire apparatus, equipment, tools, and
complete related reports during duty hours.
 Operate fire apparatus and equipment including but not limited to fire pump and/or aerial ladder;
hydraulic extrication equipment, air bags, specialty saws, rescue ropes, harnesses, stabilization
devices, patient hoisting and handling devices.
 All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the
General Government Policies and Procedures Manual as well as the Code of Conduct outlined in the
Fire Department Rules and Regulations.
 Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and
procedures.
 Provide basic and advanced life support to patients per certification level following established
policies, protocols and guidelines as authorized by the medical director and the Fire Department.
 Study maps and maintain knowledge of locations of roadways, properties, buildings and facilities in
assigned fire district.
 Assist in training personnel in operation of apparatus and equipment.
 Participate in drills, training sessions and post incident critiques as assigned.
 Assist in fire prevention duties as assigned including: pre-fire planning activities, commercial and
public building fire inspections, public education programs, water system flow tests and hydrant
maintenance.
 Fully brief relief person on all details of their tour of duty, including types of calls responded to,
equipment and tools used, and the status of the apparatus, equipment and tools.
 Participate in cleaning and maintaining station facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensure
that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
 Participate per certification level and assignment in the remediation of hazardous material incidents
including explosive devices.
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Participate in physical fitness training per department policy Perform all duties of a Firefighter.
Gurayat Domestic Airport – Al-Maha, Gurayat, Saudi Arabia
Fire Crew Chief/Driver-operator - September 20, 1992 to June 30, 1994
Basic Function: 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 where distressed craft is
expected to land. Sprays chemical foam onto runway surface to minimize danger of fire and explosion on
impact, and water fog or chemical agents onto craft after landing.
Principal Duties:
 Taking and responding to emergency fire calls and asking for assistance for other security
departments if needed.
 With extensive experience in fire rescue operations and can operate different types of fire trucks
and very familiar with firefighting equipments.
 Attending emergency situations like road accidents, bomb incidents, flood, spillage of any sorts of
dangerous event, and many more.
 Evaluating overall situations and take quick decision and action in case of fire accidents.
 Giving directions to the fire crews.
 Writing complete report on the incidents.
 Attending and actively engage with removing rail and air crash substances
 Rescuing people and animals as well in case of being trapped
 Providing first aid attention to victims before emergency medical team arrives the spot.
 Ensuring proper safety for their own colleagues and apparatuses include water pump engines during
taking care of accident situations and required maintenance through regular drills at the base
station.
 Responding any sorts of unforeseen situations as and when they arise
 Cleaning up the accident spot after providing with required support
 Have to obtain good knowledge about the local roads and streets so that they can work well when
necessity comes.
 Going through comprehensive physical and physiological training on effectively implementing
various tools and techniques. Maintaining physical fitness is also a must for a firefighter.
 Educating local public about fire safety and advise them about various precautions and know-hows
in case of fire accidents.
Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY) - Hidd, Kingdom of Bahrain
Firefighter, April 26, 1992 to Aug. 01,1992
Basic Function: Conducts in-depth Fire Prevention inspections, reporting on deficiencies in regard to fire
hazards, electrical wiring, overloading circuits, storage of flammable materials, disposal of flammable waste,
storage and housekeeping. Issue Hot Work Permits as required, following inspection to ensure that Fire
Safety is not compromised.
U.S. NAS Consolidated Fire Dept., U.S. Naval Base, Subic Bay, Philippines
Fire Captain - February 27, 1982 to April 20, 1992
Basic Function: In-charge within assigned Fire Station where three or more engine companies are
positioned. Responds to Crash fires, Oil Depot fires, Structural fires, all emergencies and all activation of
installed fire protection and alarm systems within response area of division assigned. Evaluates operational
procedures, assists with rescue, fire suppression and overhaul. Directs and monitors all testing and
maintenance to comply with integrity and certification requirements, including fire systems, life support
equipment, BA, PPE, communication equipment, fire fighting vehicles, fire detection and alarm systems, fire
pumps, ring main hydrants, fire water monitors, rim seal foam fire fighting systems and equipment.
Principal Duties:
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Employ firefighting equipment and extinguishing materials to rescue victims involved in aircraft
crashes and to fight fires.
Typical duties include operating, servicing, inspecting, and testing aircraft rescue and drives
firefighting vehicles, firefighting systems, controls, and rescue equipment, controls and rescue
equipment; instructing personnel in the techniques and procedures rescue and firefighting.
Participates in removal of trapped or injured crewmembers and passengers, using flame-cutting
equipment if necessary to gain entry to damaged craft. Renders first aid to injured.
Establishes fire lines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering crash area.
May participate in removal or neutralization of explosive ordnance material when military aircraft is
involved. May deactivate aircraft electrical power to prevent fires or explosions.
Drives, operates, performs driver operator maintenance, and inspects all types of firefighting,
support vehicles, and heavy equipment up to and including those in the 50-ton category.
Directs all phases of aircraft rescue and firefighting operations.
Performs technical training in all phases of aircraft rescue and firefighting operations and basic
structural firefighting.
Supervises off-station independent emergency responses for aircraft incidents and mutual aid
support.
Conducts fire prevention inspections on flight lines, fuel pits. Hangers, and support structures
and/or facilities.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Cardiovascular Center, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah K.S.A.
 Testing and Commissioning of Siemens Sinorix 1230 engineered fire protection system
Engineering Archives - 2010.
King Abdul Aziz Hospital (PENTHOUSE), National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah K.S.A.
 Replacement of old HVAC UNITS & DUCTS weekly fire & safety inspection – 2010.
ISKAN Taif Satellite Clinic, National Guard Health Affairs, Taif K.S.A.
 Testing & Commissioning of NOTIFIER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ONYX SERIES NFS2 3030 PANEL Final
- 2009.
KING ABDULAZIZ MEDICAL CITY, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah K.S.A.
 Installation of NOTIFIER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ONYX SERIES NFS2 3030 PANEL Final Testing &
Commissioning - 2009.
Oncology Center, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah K.S.A.
 Snag List Inspection of building and Final Testing & Commission of Fire Sprinkler System &
Addressable Fire Alarm System- 2008.
Ambulatory Care Center, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah K.S.A.
 Installation of Siemens Sinorix 1230 engineered fire protection system Engineering Archives 2008
King Saud University Complex, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah K.S.A.
 Installation of SIEMENS SINORIX 227 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM – 2007.
EDUCATION
Computer Network Management / ComTia Network +2005
Informatics Computer Institute
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Cebu (ETEEAP)
PROFESSION
Fire Protection Specialist
NATIONALITY
Filipino
REFERENCES
Engr. Humoud Al Zaid
Director - Operation & Maintenance Dept.
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital
Tel. # 665-3000 ext. 4330
Gen. Engr. Hamdan Al Muraie
Deputy Director - Operation & Maintenance Dept.
King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital
Tel. # 665-3000 ext. 2954
Saleh Balamash
Chief, Safety & Fire Protection Services
National Guard Health Affairs – Jeddah
King AbdulAziz Medical City
Tel. # 624-0000 ext. 22030
Col. Adel Zahrani
Safety Specialist, Safety & Fire Protection
Services
National Guard Health Affairs – Jeddah
King AbdulAziz Medical City
Tel. # 624-0000 ext. 23421