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 field skills. 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 as a Wildland Firefighter, where I can contribute to fire suppression, prevention, and resource protection efforts while continuing my educational journey.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter 2
Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS)
06.2025 - Current
- Perform structure protection operations in wildland urban interface zones during active wildfires
- Installed sprinkler systems, wrapped structures, and cleared combustibles in advance of fire front arrival
- Utilize firefighting hand tools, hose lines, and portable pumps in both offensive and defensive suppression operations
- Performed pump-and-roll, hose lays, and drafting operations utilizing Type 4 and Type 5 engines and water tenders
- Maintained and serviced fire apparatus, pumps, and suppression equipment
- Operate under CAL FIRE and USFS incident command systems to support private property and critical infrastructure defense
Maintenance Aide
California State Parks
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted routine inspections of park facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness
- Collaborated with team members to execute seasonal maintenance projects efficiently
- Assisted in maintenance projects involving basic electrical wiring, carpentry repairs, and water treatment operations, enhancing technical and field skills
- Operated and drove state vehicles and utility trucks to transport equipment, materials, and personnel safely between park locations
Wildland Firefighter/Youth Conservation 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,
Education
In Process - Business Administration
Cerritos College
Norwalk, California, CA03-2025
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
South Gate, CA06-2021
Skills
- Hand Tool Use
- Fire Prevention
- Habitat Restoration
- First Aid Certified
- Resource Monitoring
- First Responder Experience
- Wilderness Survival Skills
- Team Development
- Hazard Identification
- Physical Conditioning
- Workplace Safety
- All-terrain vehicle operation
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)
Timeline
Firefighter 2
Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS)
06.2025 - Current
Maintenance Aide
California State Parks
03.2025 - 06.2025
Wildland Firefighter/Youth Conservation Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
09.2023 - 05.2024
In Process - Business Administration
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School