Biography of Frank Rocha Urdanivia
Frank Rocha Urdanivia
Curriculum Vitae of Frank Rocha Urdanivia
CV = CURRICULUM VITAE
- High-Altitude Mountain Rescue Specialist and Paramedic with over 15 years of experience in emergency management, operations at elevations above 5,000 meters above sea level, and comprehensive emergency response in complex environments.
- Based in Huaraz, Ancash, Peru (Specialist in high-altitude mountain rescue, swiftwater rescue, collapsed structure rescue, hazardous materials response, and vehicle extrication).
- Paramedic and Medical Emergencies: Professional training at Instituto SSOMA (1,200 hours), specializing in prehospital care, life support, and critical patient management.
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid: International certification from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in wilderness first aid and evacuation in remote environments.
- Wilderness and High-Altitude Mountain Rescue: Specialized technical training endorsed by AGMP, Socorro Andino Peruano, and AGOEMA, including skiing and high-altitude mountaineering techniques.
- Technical and Industrial Rescue: Certifications in rope access (Level I, RESCATA SAC), collapsed structure search and rescue (BEAR / PCI), and vehicle extrication.
- Director of Emergency Response and Rescue (B.M.B.A. Promotora E.I.R.L. / BKO Sports): Responsible for safety plans, risk management, and medical response at demanding events such as Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca and Génesis Inka MTB.
- Rescue Team Leader and Trainer (Inversiones Viajeros Perú S.A.C.): Responsible for rescue operations involving tourists in high-altitude mountain environments, trekking, climbing, and canyoning, as well as training new rescue personnel.
- Paramedic and Emergency Response Specialist: Experience in critical care settings, including the Emergency Department at Clínica San Pablo and mining camps (Ambipar Response Perú S.A.C.), as well as coordinating the Airport Fire and Rescue Service (SEI) at Anta Airport.
- Advanced Prehospital Care: Certified PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) provider through NAEMT and certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Incident Management and Hazardous Materials: Training in hazardous materials emergency response (PRIMAP / CINQUI), human remains management during disasters, and supervision of high-risk operations.
- Operational Profile: Resilient and disciplined professional who performs effectively under pressure, with strong skills in instruction, team leadership, and interagency coordination with the Peruvian National Police (PNP), the General Volunteer Fire Department of Peru (CGBVP), and the Regional Health Directorate (DIRESA).
- Institutional Recognition: Awarded a Diploma of Honor by the Congress of the Republic of Peru, along with distinctions from the XIII Ancash Departmental Command and the Peruvian National Police (PNP).
- Contact: Jr. Pomabamba, Block 03, Independencia, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru | +51 974 840 988 | fkrochau23@gmail.com | DNI: 46688364
WORK EXPERIENCE
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2018 – Present Director of Emergency Response and Rescue at B.M.B.A. Promotora E.I.R.L. (BKO Sports) — Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca and Génesis Inka MTB. Development and leadership of safety, risk management, and contingency plans for demanding sporting events; design and implementation of comprehensive rescue and evacuation plans in remote and rugged terrain across the Cordillera Blanca, the Conchucos region, the Cordillera Negra, and the Áncash coast; organization, leadership, and supervision of paramedics, rescue personnel, and advanced medical aid stations along event routes; provision of prehospital care to participants, staff, and spectators, coordinating timely transfers to healthcare facilities; and interagency liaison and coordination with the CGBVP, PNP, DIRESA, and local authorities.
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2022 – Present Rescue Team Leader and Trainer at Inversiones Viajeros Perú S.A.C.. Conducts rescue and emergency assistance operations for domestic and international tourists engaged in high-altitude mountaineering, trekking, camping, rock climbing, canyoning, and rappelling; provides technical training and ongoing professional development for mountain rescue personnel, as well as designs and delivers specialized first aid courses; and develops operational manuals and contingency plans while providing specialized safety consulting services for adventure tourism companies.
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2021 – Present Paramedic — Emergency Department at Clínica San Pablo. Provides advanced emergency care, patient assessment and stabilization, and medical transfers and referrals for critically ill and injured patients.
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2023 – 2023 Emergency Response Rescuer at Ambipar Response Perú S.A.C.. Provided emergency coverage and immediate response to operational emergencies at the Yanacancha mining camp.
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2017 – 2017 Airport Firefighter (ARFF) · ARFF Coordinator at Aeropuertos del Perú S.A. (Anta Airport). Managed and coordinated the Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Service to ensure operational safety and emergency preparedness at the airport.
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2018 – 2019 Security Supervisor at Hebraica — Cultural, Sports, and Social Association. Oversaw comprehensive security operations under a service contract arrangement.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSE AS A GUIDE
1. Prehospital Care and Trauma
- PHTLS – 10th Edition Provider Course | NAEMT — Aug. 2026 · valid through 08/2030
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid | University of Colorado School of Medicine — Apr. 2026
- PHTLS – 9th Edition Provider Course | NAEMT — Aug. 2022 · valid through 08/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | ECSI / AAOS — May 2022
- Paramedic and Medical Emergencies | Instituto SSOMA (1,200 hours) — Sep.–Oct. 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | CGBVP (48 hours) — Oct. 2013
- First Aid for Emergency Response Brigade Members | Municipality of Independencia (13 hours) — Aug. 2013
2. Technical Rescue and High-Altitude Mountaineering
- XXXIX International Course on Safety and Rescue in Wilderness Areas | AGMP / WFA (55 hours) — Apr. 2026
- First Aid and Evacuation in Wilderness Areas and High-Altitude Environments | Socorro Andino Peruano — Helitactical SAR (40 hours) — May 2026
- Rescue and Self-Rescue Techniques in Wilderness Areas and High-Altitude Environments | Socorro Andino Peruano — Helitactical SAR (40 hours) — May 2026
- Helitactical SAR Search and Rescue Procedures and Protocols | Socorro Andino Peruano (40 hours) — May 2026
- Level I Rope Access / Rope Access Technician | RESCATA SAC (56 hours) — Nov. 2024
- Search and Rescue in Collapsed Structures – Light Level | BEAR / PCI (28 hours) — Mar. 2014
- Rope Rescue Operations (LCR) | CGBVP (40 hours) — Sep. 2013
- Vehicle Extrication (DV) | CGBVP (35 hours) — May 2014
- IV Skiing and High-Altitude Mountaineering Techniques Course | AGOEMA (250 hours) — Mar. 2011
3. Hazardous Materials, Firefighting, and Emergency Management
- Hazardous Materials Emergency Management | Barrick Misquichilca / CINQUI (8 hours) — Jun. 2017
- First Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (PRIMAP) | CGBVP (40 hours) — Oct. 2013
- Management of Human Remains in Emergencies and Disasters | INDECI (4 hours) — Nov.–Dec. 2017
- Disaster Risk Management for Public Authorities | INDECI (4 hours) — Jun. 2019
- High-Risk Work Supervisor | ESCADE (180 hours) — Jan.–Mar. 2021
- Fire Prevention and Fire Extinguisher Use | DexServ S.R.L. — Sep. 2015
- Fire Suppression for Emergency Response Brigade Members | Municipality of Independencia (13 hours) — Sep. 2013
- Safety and Rescue Course | Municipality of Independencia — 2013–2014
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Diploma of Honor, Commission on Culture and Cultural Heritage — Congress of the Republic of Peru (Jul. 2018)
- Certificate of Recognition as a Speaker, Prehospital Care Workshop — DEPSAM, Áncash Division of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) (May 2023)
- Recognition for Rescue Work and Contributions to Society — XIII Áncash Departmental Command (Dec. 2018)
