Amir Cal
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated student at Cerritos College, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a strong passion for wildland firefighting and natural resource management. Combining a robust academic foundation with hands-on experience in fire prevention and land maintenance, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and practical skills to the field. My commitment to safety, environmental conservation, and teamwork is complemented by excellent communication abilities and a proven work ethic. Eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a Forestry Technician role, where I can contribute to effective resource management and fire safety initiatives while continuing my educational journey.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter/Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Learned about initial and indirect wildland firefighting on wildland hand crew
- Inspect, clean, and repair equipment, also sharpen fire tools
- Learned suppression repair and rehab tactics
- Practice and utilize the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders
- Practice and utilize the 18 Watch Out Situations
- Clearing brush and creating defensible space to reduce wildfire risk
- Restoring and improving National forest
- Constructing and maintaining hiking, biking, and trails in state parks, forests, and wilderness areas
- Learned to cut direct and indirect fire lines using various tools such as shovels, axe, McLeod, Pulaski,
Event Crew Member
SoFi
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated the setup of event facilities and equipment, ensuring all areas were properly cleaned and organized
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
- Implemented event protocols to maintain the safety and security of all attendees.
- Played a key role in organizing and managing successful events, accommodating thousands of attendees
- Assisted in the breakdown and cleanup of event facilities, ensuring all equipment was properly stored and areas were returned to their original state
- Managed inventory and arranged supplies to facilitate smooth event operations
Education
In Process - Business Administration
Cerritos College
03.2024
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
06.2021
Skills
- Hand Tool Use
- First Responder Experience
- Fire Prevention
- Wilderness Survival Skills
- Habitat Restoration
- Team Development
- Computer and Mobile Technologies
- Hazard Identification
- First Aid Certified
- Physical Conditioning
- Resource Monitoring
- Workplace Safety
Certification
Wildland Firefighting Certifications:
- Certified Wildland Firefighter Safety & Survival Level 1 Basic, CALFIRE - November 2023
- Certified FireFighter 1C (Wildland), CALFIRE - November 2023
- Certified L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, CALFIRE/SLU - November 2023
- Certified S-130 FireFighter Training, CALFIRE/SLU - November 2023
- Certified S-190 Introduction To Wildland Fire Behavior, CALFIRE/SLU - October 2023
Medical Certification:
- Certified First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association - October 2023
Incident Command System (ICS) Training:
- IS-100.C Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-200.C Basic incident command system for initial response
- IS-700.B Introduction to the National Incident management system
- IS-800.D National Response Framework
Emergency Response and Hazmat Certifications:
- Flood Fighting
- First Responder Operations (FRO)
- Hazmat First Responder Awareness (FRA)
REFERENCES
Heidi Gysin
California Training Coordinator
New Generations Counseling Center
(530) 526-5000
heidi@newgenerationscounseling.com
Giovani Chacon
CCC Supervisor
California Conservation Corps
(707)472-6165
giovani.chacon@ccc.ca.gov
Rachel Dunlap
CCC Supervisor
California Conservation Corps
(805)890-2069
rachel.dunlap@ccc.ca.gov
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter/Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
09.2023 - 05.2024
Event Crew Member
SoFi
11.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
Wildland Firefighting Certifications:
- Certified Wildland Firefighter Safety & Survival Level 1 Basic, CALFIRE - November 2023
- Certified FireFighter 1C (Wildland), CALFIRE - November 2023
- Certified L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, CALFIRE/SLU - November 2023
- Certified S-130 FireFighter Training, CALFIRE/SLU - November 2023
- Certified S-190 Introduction To Wildland Fire Behavior, CALFIRE/SLU - October 2023
Medical Certification:
- Certified First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association - October 2023
Incident Command System (ICS) Training:
- IS-100.C Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-200.C Basic incident command system for initial response
- IS-700.B Introduction to the National Incident management system
- IS-800.D National Response Framework
Emergency Response and Hazmat Certifications:
- Flood Fighting
- First Responder Operations (FRO)
- Hazmat First Responder Awareness (FRA)
In Process - Business Administration
Cerritos College
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