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LETTER 5-98: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES—SALARY
P.O. Box 100
Los Angeles County
40040 San Cerrino Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 09876
To Los Angeles County Officials:
I am eager to present myself as a candidate for the Assistant Director of Emergency
Medical Services for Los Angeles County. It has long been a dream of mine to
contribute to the safety of residents and public protection professionals at the county
level.
I am proud to report that, in addition to meeting all of the qualifications listed in your
advertisement—and being fully bilingual in Spanish and English—I also offer you the
following important strengths:
Diverse Supplemental Training: I have complemented my education and
training, successfully completing additional courses in critical incident stress
response, aircraft emergency incident management, emergency response to
hazardous materials incidents, prehospital response to radiation accidents,
emergency vehicle operation, poison control, and crash victim extrication.
Proven Ability to Perform: During my 12-year career with the Oakland
Township Emergency Medical Service, I served as EVOC Instructor before
being promoted from Paramedic to Lieutenant of Special Operations to
Captain of the Training Division. Currently, I serve as the EMS Liaison to
the Township’s Medical Advisory Committee.
Solid Teaching Background: At Oakland Memorial Hospital’s Institute of
Emergency Medicine, I served as an Instructor for the Paramedic Training
Program, EMT, and CPR training. I also directed the Oakland Police Department’s
Vehicle Extrication program.

Recognized for Excellence: Throughout my career, I have been noted for my
contributions; I have received more than 50 Letters of Commendation, 2XX1 and
2XX2 Township Life Saving Medals, and the Fire Department’s Award of Merit,
among other distinctions.
Since your position offers an opportunity, location, and benefits package that are very
appealing to me, my salary requirements are flexible. I would be honored if you would
consider me a serious candidate.
Sincerely,

Juan Miranda
(555) 765-4321 work
(555) 456-7890 home

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