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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, CA
03-2025

High School Diploma -

Legacy High School
South Gate, CA
06-2021

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