David Gastelum

DASH (the symbol between the birth date and end date)

“Life consists of two dates with a dash in between. Make the Dash count.”
    —Stuart Scott 

Making a web based graphic design/video editing/print-on-demand internet platform that is easy-to-use to allow people to connect with loved ones in a cool new way while preserving memories.

DASH has served hundreds of customers using a proprietary analog process and I will be using their feedback to build DASH. 

Imagine graphic design/video editing/print-on-demand so easy that even a firemen can do it. 

#liveyourbestdash

https://dashqrcodes.com

Founder

City of Los Angeles

•ANNUAL EVALUATION: “Outstanding with an overall Excellent” rating 

•FIELD EXPERIENCE: 30,000 emergencies.

•CORE STRENGTH: Execution 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•Prevent firefighter deaths and injuries 
•Mentorship
•Safe precise aerial ladder operation 
•Trained firefighters in standard procedures, tactical driving, maintenance and safe operation of all firefighting equipment
•Teamwork coaching
•Introduced CliftonStrengths based culture (improved cohesion and morale)
•Community relations 

RESULTS: final year zer0 work days lost from work injuries, zero service complaints, and no transfers of team members, and joyful cohesive teammates

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Spanish Speaker - Bilingual Bonus
•Emergency Driving Course
•California Commercial “B” License; AirBrakes, HazMat, Tanks, Firefighting Equip, XX 
•Crew Resource Management -1,000 hrs
•High Rise ICS
•Fire Helicopter Water Refilling
•Instructor Certifications
•S-190 Brush Fire Operations
•Chainsaw Operator Course
•Vehicle Extrication
•Forcible Entry
•Fire Code Inspection Enforcement High Occupancy Apartments
•High Rise Firefighting Operations Tactics Strategy 
•Advanced ElevatorRescue (Car-to-Car/ Blind Shafts)
•Truck Operations Ventilation Academy 
•Building / Roof Construction 
•40 hour HAZWOPER
•HAZMAT First Responder Operational
•HAZMAT Technical Decontamination Team - TF94
•Active Shooter Response 
•Rescue Systems 1
•Trench Shoring
•Confined Space
•Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations
•Emergency Medical Technician-1D (AED)
•Emergency Medical Dispatcher/Bilingual - Spanish 
•Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Firefighting 
•Metrorail Emergency Operations

It was an honor and privilege serving. 

Qualifications after retirement: 
OSHA 500
OSHA 510
OSHA 5109
AED CPR First Aid Instructor
Traffic Control Instructor

RETIRED- Apparatus Operator/ Firefighter

Bagpiper- LAFD Pipes & Drums

Initiated a FEMA project to integrate CRM 

Firefighter Kelly Wong died during a training mishap in downtown Los Angeles in 2017. 

After conducting comprehensive analysis I concluded that Crew Resource Management (CRM) would have prevented his death. 

I contacted NASA Ames Research Center the birthplace of CRM, and United Airlines, the first airline to implement CRM for help and they called me back. 

Special thank you to: Dr. Terry VonThaden for writing and submitting the FEMA grant (without her this effort would not have been funded), Dr. Barbara Burian, Dr. Immanuel Barshi, Dr. Eduardo Salas, Mr. Rob Strickland (United Airlines), Dr. Lacy Schmidt, the late Dr. Key Dismukes, and Mr. Bill O’Keefe.  I will forever be indebted to them. 

These world renowned human factors scientists, practitioners, and instructors showed us how we could prevent tragic mishaps by taking a scientific approach to human interaction. “Don’t be a team of experts, be an expert team.”

In loving memory of Dr. Key Dismukes. 

What two years of research yielded:

Crew Resource Management workgroup

Every 24 hours in the city of Los Angeles, 2,000+ people call 911 for help.  Answer the phone when you call 9-1-1 and dispatch.  Learned a whole other side of firefighting.

Firefighter- Emergency Medical Dispatcher/Resource Controller

As a part of the LAFD ten member task force concept I learn fast-paced, kenetic procedures, center-hallway apartments, high rises, Victorian homes, Metro-rail (cut my teeth).

Firefighter

City of Ontario

Los Angeles County Fire Department

Full-time paid internship:
•Anticipate needs of executive command staff •Foster excellent relationships with Los Angeles area major news outlets
•Tend to and support public relations projects
•Learn the inner workings of high level executive leadership 
•Learn how to carry out company initiatives directly from the executive team

Public Information Office & Media Relations

West Covina Fire Department

Auxiliary Firefighter

Fire Prevention Safety Specialist

Fire Safety Instructor

U.S. Forest Service

Wildland Firefighter

Subway

Founder | Future of Memories | Dad | Retired Firefighter | 🇺🇸

Veteran L.A. firefighter EMT working on a tech startup to save people from becoming forgotten. 

For decades I had a front row seat to seeing thousands of people die and their memory fade away.

In 2017 a dear colleague was killed in the line-of-duty. He was 29 with a young wife and baby at home. I, along with his widow, friends, and family made a tribute slideshow, and an engraved QR code so people could watch his tribute slideshow. There were no easy solutions to do this. 

My experiences have forged the vision, passion, and grit for my startup. 

#liveyourbestdash

“There is a solution to everything in this life.” 

—my mother 

Founder and CEO

“Life consists of two dates with a dash in between. Make the Dash count.” 
    —Stuart Scott

Raising capital to build an AI platform to ensure we are not forgotten after we die. In the meantime I am making my services available manually, personally. 

You only have one chance to get a funeral right. Contact me to make a life storytelling slideshow-video to show at your loved one's memorial service. I print QR codes on the memorial programs, this allows attendees to view memories of your loved one so they are never forgotten. I also offer QR codes that are laser engraved, or embedded in timeless lucite, or greeting cards. I am skilled at video editing, graphic design, and I have relationships with vendors in California, Nevada, Washington, Texas, New Mexico, New York, Illinois, Florida, and growing. Everything is made in U.S.A. at small independent businesses with ethical wages and working conditions. 

Slideshow and complimentary graphic design: $400 & up (next day rush: $1,000 & up)
Going to your home and scanning photos: $200 & up (travel fees may apply)
Engraved metal QR codes (choice of colors and sizes): $100 & up
Lucite QR code/photo/urn embedments (5"x7"x1.5"): $1,000
Cast bronze bench plaques: $600 & up
Cast bronze grave markers: $6,000 & up

I have served 300 satisfied clients. I have played the bagpipes at memorials, and I have planned and coordinated large firefighter funerals so I understand the stakes. Your loved one's memories are in good hands. 

Sincerely,
David Gastelum

LIVE YOUR BEST DASH

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