Andrew Leyva
Hemet,CA
Summary
Professional with solid background in wildland firefighting. Adept in fire suppression techniques, safety protocols, and emergency response. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable in high-stress situations, with strong physical endurance and problem-solving skills valued in this field. Proven track record in successfully collaborating with team members to tackle challenging fire scenarios while maintaining safety standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter Type 2
Native American Conservation Corps
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Assisted in development of firebreaks to control spread of wildfires, safeguarding surrounding communities and natural habitats.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Education
A.S. - Fire Technology
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA07-2027
Skills
- Problem Solving/Resolution
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fireline construction
- Fire shelter deployment
- Fire weather monitoring
- Controlled burning techniques
- Map reading and navigation
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Terrain studying
Certification
- Wildland Firefighter Certification - National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter Type 2
Native American Conservation Corps
09.2023 - 05.2024
A.S. - Fire Technology
Mt. San Jacinto College
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