Alan Rivas-Ramirez
Stockton,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conservation Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
03.2023 - Current
- Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees.
- Protected vegetation from harm by insects, fungi or diseases through physical and chemical approaches.
- Supported fire prevention and suppression goals by building fire breaks and eliminating hazardous brush.
- Monitored public forest areas for safety and to make sure users were adhering to guidelines.
- Communicated with general public about fire safety, forest conditions and safe, sustainable ways to use public lands.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Monitored and enforced rules governing public access to government land, camping limitations, vehicle use and fire prevention strategies.
Firefighter Type 1
California Conservation Corps
03.2023 - Current
- Dispatched to emergencies as a Type I CAL FIRE Hand Crew to perform duties in operations including but not limited to initial attack fire suppression, hand line construction (direct indirect) using LCES standards while maintaining standards of conduct.
- Performed hand crew duties including packing line gear including water, tools, food, and a variety of equipment over validating terrain in hot and smoky conditions to get to the work site. Responsible for packing out gear and materials
- Use of drip torches and fuses for ignition of burn piles, fire operations, and during prescribed burning
- Performed numerous fuel reduction projects during inactive staffing patterns while waiting for contact from fire dispatch.
- Worked collaboratively with CAL FIRE Crews as a strike team to perform duties on various emergencies
- Performed a variety of shift assignments including 24-hour shifts as assigned by overhead personnel while on emergency assignment. (Day and night operations trained).
- Patrolled fireline for heats. roll-out and other threats to the line.
- Applied working knowledge of fuels, terrain, weather. and fire behavior into decisions and actions related to emergency dispatch and daily assignments
- Used training in Incident Command System (ICS) terminology, organization, and command structure in daily activities while on emergency dispatch assignment.
- Ensured use of personal protection equipment (PPE) and worked with cache unit supply. for replacements as needed using appropriate forms
- Followed standard operating procedures (SOPs). detailed by CAL Fire, Crew Supervisors, and fire personnel.
- Ensured inventory control by proper restocking and resupply of tools, vehicles, food, water, and supplies.
- Removed vegetation, constructed fireline from residential properties to protect from active fire emergencies.
- Maintained peak physical conditioning while performing as a Firefighter I.
- Took weather observations using Belt Weather kit and reported hourly to Division resources on Tac channel using
- Bk radio.
- • Do not use the radio.
- Identified hazard trees in the burn area (candlesticks, cat faces, burned-out root systems, snags, etc.) and took necessary precautions by removing or monitoring for reignition
- Adjusted tactics during initial attack to address slop-overs, spot fires, and a need to retreat and regroup.
- Bumped messages throughout crew during line construction
- Used drip torches for ignition of burn piles during fire operations
- Able to recognize and respond effectively to an IWI.
- Completed mop-up and aridding, including use of backpack pump when hose lays are not available cut fireline. mop-up hot spots. and support nose lavs ov using chainsaws and or other hand tools to assist wich wIldland fire suppression
- Monitored fire weather conditions using a hand-held kestrel weather kit.
- Communicated with the District's emergency dispatch center via hand-held radio or vehicle radio to report daily work site location or to report emergencies.
- Managed day-to-day operations based on goals established by supervisor and Calfire
- Performed construction deconstruction of hose lays using various tools such as gated Ys, inline Ts, nozzles, reducers increasers, and spanner wrenches and manual carrying of bladder bags as necessary on various terrains on large and small fires.
- Performed burn-out operations to ensure minimal loss of natural resources
- Performed mop-up operations including but not limited to cold trailing, smoke mitigation, extinguishing all heat sources within fire-line parameters as assigned.
- Cut and removed brush, small trees, and other vegetation using chainsaws, weed-eaters, trimmers, handsaws, pole saws, rakes, McLeod's, Pulaski's, pruning shears, broom pullers, and shovels, to reduce hazardous wildland fuels and create a fuel break
- Operated a variety of Chippers to reduce small trees and other vegetation into spreadable chips used to naturalize worksites
Corpsmember Advisory Board (CAB)
California Conservation Corps
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Acted as a liaison for the Corpsmember Advisory board representing the cc corpsmember community.
- Addressed concerns and wrote proposals to center leadership to rallied for changes that would positively impact the community and organization.
- coordinated committee meetings and served as a speaker during all CAB functions and events.
- Conducted special meetings for elections, dismissals, and to address and community concerns.
- Responsible for tracking funds and donations from the community and kept a ledger of assets and general funds.
- Responsible for maintaining order at all scheduled meetings using Roberts Rule of Order and parliamentary guidelines.
- Prepared minutes and notes related to upcoming activities and events to be made public knowledge and filed and performed record retention.
- Created established and well received processes and procedures that were duplicated at other sites statewide.
- Generate and updated bylaws based on amendments and changes to the guidelines set by the board.
- Responsible for snack shack operations. Responsible for stocking, repurchasing, attracting potential contributors. and keeping financial records of all donations.
- Kept and accurate account of all equipment and items purchased within the Corpsmember Advisory Board locking storage.
- created a yearly calendar of events and activities sponsored by the CAB to promote recreation, education, and volunteer services while participating in the program.
- Promoted and conducted fundraising opportunities to generate funds to purchase goods and services to enhance the corpsmember experience in the program.
Crew Member
In-N-Out Burger
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
Medical Assistant
El Proyecto Del Barrio
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sylmar Biotech Health Academy
Sylmar, CA06.2021
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Field
National Career College
Panorama City, CA05.2021
Skills
- Fire management
- GPS navigation
- Trail construction
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork abilities
- Tool maintenance
- Chainsaw operation
- First aid certification
- Fire Control
- Personnel Management
- Hazard Prevention
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Fire Alarm Response
- First Aid Certified
- Firefighting
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Training - 7/31/2023-07/2025
- S-212 Basic Chainsaw Training
- Defensive Driver Training
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-130 Firefighting Training
- S-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
- ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
- IS-800 National Response Framework
- IS-200 Basic Incident Command System For Initial Response
- IS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training Completion Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Corpsmember Advisory Board (CAB)
California Conservation Corps
07.2023 - 12.2023
Conservation Corps Member
California Conservation Corps
03.2023 - Current
Firefighter Type 1
California Conservation Corps
03.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
El Proyecto Del Barrio
04.2022 - 07.2022
Crew Member
In-N-Out Burger
12.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Sylmar Biotech Health Academy
Medical Assistant Diploma - Medical Field
National Career College