Alexandro Martinez
Fresno,United States
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technician (Apprentice)
U.S Forest Service
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitated in active fire suppression activities of a fire engine module and Type 1 Handcrew, such as constructing handline, cutting brush, felling hazard trees, laying fire hose, performing burn operations with drip torches, firing grenades and other firing devices, operating and maintaining engine pumps as well as portable pump systems on incidents, observing and protecting point of origin, leading in implementation of mop-up operations, practicing good fireline business practices, leading fellow crewmembers under high stress environments on high complexity incidents, and performing duties as a firefighter type 1 trainee in an apprentice position.
- Performed leadership duties to maintain individual and crew fire readiness, such as instructing training on engine operation, hand tool/power tool use and maintenance, handline construction, SCBA use, radio operations, chainsaw operation, prescribed burn operations, and agency specific paperwork.
- Maintained physical readiness throughout the fire season, including facilitating physical training regiments with the crew.
- Familiar with agency specific forms and business practices associated with fire suppression activities, as well as for maintaining fire readiness.
- Worked with many different types of suppression modules on multiple incidents to ensure completion of objectives while in a high stress environment.
- Experienced and worked in a Dispatch Emergency Call Center to better familiarize radio and incident dispatch operations.
- Instructed and led classroom sessions of prospective new firefighters in multiple classes, such as S-130, S-190, and L-180.
- Attained many different trainings and certifications outlined as an Apprentice Firefighter to transition into a leadership position.
- Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing in both a wildland and prescribed setting.
- Continuously maintained and ran chainsaws for use on hazard tree felling, fire line construction, complex bucking of fallen hazard trees, brushing of thick areas for fireline construction, and assisted in the teaching of newer sawyers in chainsaw operations.
- Supervisor: Alan Roby (559-5454133)
Vehicle Specialist
California Conservation Corps
12.2020 - 12.2021
- As a CCC Vehicle Specialist, main tasks included supervising all vehicle, tool, and heavy equipment operation
- This included being responsible for all safety equipment related to vehicles being maintained and up to standard, overseeing and ensuring maintenance of all chainsaws and power tools was achieved correctly, guided safety meetings in the importance of correct equipment operation, and led classes on NWCG S-212 chainsaw trainings
- Leadership roles included monitoring and addressing crew morale, bridging communication between supervisor and crew, facilitating safety meetings in a correct manor, assessing crew productivity and work ethic, coordinating volunteer events and recreational trips, advocating for crew necessities, and guiding new corps members in workplace/chainsaw operation
- As a CCC certified driver, was tasked with safe operation of a state vehicle while in both wildland and urban environments
- Was required to follow all state safety protocols while behind the wheel
- Additional training was given to allow driving of heavy towing, such as trailers and industrial wood chippers
- Performed fire damage repair from the Creek Fire, such as removal and felling of hazardous trees, as well as dense vegetation and removal of destroyed structures such as fences
- Facilitated Fire Camp Support for the Monument Fire for a period of 21 days
- Work schedule included 16 hour shift days
- Tasks included managing, organizing, and supervising fellow corps members while running the supply unit, as well as ensuring all fire staff were satisfied with service
- Safely operated, repaired, troubleshooted, and maintained power equipment, such as chainsaws, pole saws, leaf blowers, hedgers, weed eaters, as well as heavy equipment such as wood chippers and generators
- As a CCC chainsaw operator, safely fell trees up to B level complexity and up to 20" diameter breast height
- Additionally acted in regards to safety while in wildland environments, such as being a lookout
- Responded to emergencies with various agencies and organizations, such as the U.S Forest Service, CAL Fire, FEMA, and CA state parks
- Provided logistics support throughout California, including facility maintenance, supply inventory and distribution, and ground support
- Additional duties for FEMA included constructing yurts for military and medical staff at a vaccination site
- Conducted trainings in the event of disaster, such as flood fighting
- Was apart of the Save Our Sierras Program, which consisted of constant chainsaw and fuel reduction work all throughout California
- Work included flagship projects such as Merced Grove in Yosemite National Park, Creek Fire Restoration in Shaver Lake California, and Fire Break Construction in Madera County, California
- Was responsible for environmentally focused projects, such as creating fuel breaks as apart of fuel reduction, removal of invasive plant species, tree, brush removal and burn piling, as well as trail building
- Supervisor: Andres Settle (+15593603233)
Recreational Technician intern
U.S Forest Service
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Assisted in maintaining and beautifying areas of Federal Land for public recreational use
- Completed a curriculum in the importance of maintaining and preserving U.S Forest throughout California
- Contributed to large scale projects such as repairing and rebuilding a damaged bridge
- Job responsibilities included masonry work to improve the bridge and trail system
- Additional job duties included constructing, painting and installing interpretive trail signs
- Created and repaired off-road vehicle trails by removing large boulders with rock bars, removed dirt and debris from landslides, and hauled out fallen trees from the road
- Supervisor: Leak Pen (+15592816036)
References
- Alan Roby, U.S Forest Service, Hotshot Superintendent, (559)545-4133, Alan.Roby@usda.gov
- Noah Ching U.S Forest Service, Hotshot Captain, (559)877-4023, Noah.Ching@usda.gov
- Steven Roese, U.S Forest Service, Hotshot Squadie,(805)320-2572, Steven.Roese@usda.gov
- Matthew Ruddock, U.S Forest Service, Hotshot Squadie, (559)676-9776, Matthew.Ruddock@usda.gov
- Rigoberto Torres, U.S Forest Service, Engine Captain, (559)760-3630, Rigoberto.Torres@usda.gov
- Jason Castaneda, U.S Forest Service, Fire Engine Operator, (559)760-7609, Jason.Castaneda@usda.gov
- Hugo Godina, U.S Forest Service, Assistant Fire Engine Operator, (213)361-6925, Hugo.Godina@usda.gov
Certification
- B-Class Faller
- A-100
- A-110
- A-200
- S-270
- S-271
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Training
- S-260
- FI-110
- S-131
- S-219
- S-290
- S-211
- S-212
- l-280
- l-380
- ICS 100
- ICS 200
- ICS 700
- L-180
- S-190
- S-130
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification 12/20
- EMR Certification 3/1/24
Timeline
Forestry Technician (Apprentice)
U.S Forest Service
04.2022 - Current
Vehicle Specialist
California Conservation Corps
12.2020 - 12.2021
Recreational Technician intern
U.S Forest Service
06.2019 - 08.2019
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