Andres Contreras
Fontana,California
Summary
Collaborative Wildland Firefighter with four years of experience responding to wildland fires and medical emergencies throughout the region. Polished in developing community wildland fire protection plans, conducting thorough site checks, and preparing emergency fire suppression equipment. Superb stamina, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Reliable Firefighter offering excellent knowledge of fire science and firefighting equipment operations. Skilled in administering first aid and CPR with highly effective emergency management and triage skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
San Diego Fire Crew 4
04.2022 - Current
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Mitigated the environmental impact of wildfires by implementing soil erosion prevention techniques during fireline construction.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- My role in expediting resource deployment during large-scale incidents was instrumental. By assisting in logistical coordination efforts, I was able to ensure that resources were efficiently and effectively deployed, significantly enhancing our operational capabilities.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergencies.
Wildland Firefighter
Santa Clara Unit 16A
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Safeguarded the natural environment from negative long-term effects following suppression activities through rehabilitation efforts such as reseeding burnt areas.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
Supervisor of Operations
California National Guard
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Proactively identified potential problems before they escalated, addressing them swiftly and effectively to minimize negative impact on daily operations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as renegotiating contracts with vendors or leveraging economies of scale to reduce overall expenditures.
- Assisted in strategic planning efforts within the organization by providing valuable insights based on experience leading teams within similar industries.
- Reduced expenses for the department by optimizing resource allocation and closely monitoring budgets.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
Baldwin Park, CA05.1997
Skills
- First Aid Certified
- Fire Prevention Education
- Terrain studying
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Chainsaw Operation
- Physical Fitness and Endurance
- Fire Crew Leadership
- Controlled Burning Techniques
- Map Reading and Navigation
- Fire shelter deployment
- Decision-Making
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
San Diego Fire Crew 4
04.2022 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Santa Clara Unit 16A
02.2021 - 04.2022
Supervisor of Operations
California National Guard
06.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
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