ANDREW PARLIAMENT
Summary
Diligent Firefighter with experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Cal Fire FKU
Coalinga, California
05.2025 - Current
- Operated fire apparatus to respond to emergency situations effectively.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on fire engines and equipment.
- Collaborated with firefighting teams to ensure efficient operation during incidents.
Firefighter 1 Dozer Swamper
CALFIRE State Of California
Coalinga, CA
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Educated public in fire prevention and safety.
- Inspected vehicles, and equipment for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Respond to emergency calls for service.
- Plan, organize, implement training exercises.
Firefighter 1 Engine Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
Coalinga, CA
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Operated various vehicles including water Type 1 and Type 2 Engines,Support vehicles, Bulldozer, Skid steer, Grader, Transport Dozer, Trailers.
- Inspected equipment to ensure it was operational and safe for use.
- Repaired minor mechanical issues with swamper equipment.
Paid-Call Firefighter
San Luis Obispo Fire
Heritage Ranch Station 33
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Education
Company Officer 1A
Cal Fire Redding Training Academy
03.2025 - 05.2025
Cal Fire Basic Firefighter - Interagency Wildland Academy
Porterville College
Porterville, CA12-2020
High School Diploma -
DEL RIO CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL
06-2011
Certification
- Fire Fighter 1 California Accredited
- Fire Fighter 1 Internationally Accredited
- Hazardous materials FRA/FRO Internationally Accredited
- Wildland Fire Fighter 1 Internationally Accredited
- Public Safety First Aid
- S-190
- Auto extrication
- Driver operator 1-A
- S-130
- ICS-200
- S-219
- CALFIRE Basic Firefighter Academy
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- CPR/AED
- Fire Fighter Survival
- IS-800
- IS-700
- Rope Rescue Awareness
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Company Officer 2B
Timeline
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Cal Fire FKU
05.2025 - Current
Company Officer 1A
Cal Fire Redding Training Academy
03.2025 - 05.2025
Firefighter 1 Dozer Swamper
CALFIRE State Of California
04.2022 - 12.2024
Firefighter 1 Engine Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
05.2021 - 11.2021
Paid-Call Firefighter
San Luis Obispo Fire
01.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
DEL RIO CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL
Cal Fire Basic Firefighter - Interagency Wildland Academy
Porterville College