Anthony Smetona
Capistrano beach,CA
Summary
Experienced public safety professional with a strong work ethic seeking to make a difference as a seasonal firefighter with Cal Fire.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
US forest service, Cleveland National Forest
Trabuco Ranger District, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Responded rapidly to emerging wildfires to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
- Acted as an EMT for the crew, rendered aid to injured personnel at the scene of a wildfire incident.
- Built containment lines, indirect and direct, around the perimeter of an active wildfire using chainsaw.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on saws to keep them in proper working order.
- Operated chainsaw in a safe manner to fell trees, buck logs and cut firewood.
Ocean Lifeguard 1
Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department
Laguna Beach, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Provided medical assistance to injured beachgoers or swimmers in distress.
- Performed rescues using appropriate lifesaving techniques and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
- Enforced all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations related to beach safety.
EMT-B
Falck USA
Orange County
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide treatment to sick and/or injured patients in a 911 setting.
- Performed patient assessments for injuries or illnesses and provided appropriate treatment based on findings.
- Provided basic life support such as CPR, wound dressing, splinting, and back boarding.
- Responded to emergency calls from dispatch with rapid response times.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Education
Fire Science - FF1 Academy
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA05-2025
Business -
Irvine Valley College
Irvine03.2022
GED -
San Clemente High School
San Clemente06.2019
Skills
- Strong Physical Fitness
- Collaborative Team Member
- Emergency response skills
- Hiking
- Great communicator
- Receptive to Feedback
- Attentive Listening
- Executing Instructions
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Swimming
- Chainsaw Operation
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Detailed Reporting
Certification
- California EMT, AHA CPR
- S-130, S-190, L-180, IS-100, IS-700, IS-800, IS-320, IS-5a.(HAZMAT)
- CPAT expires September 2025
- IAFC Courage to be safe, IAFC Bullying prevention in Fire and Emergency Services
- Advanced Scuba diving
References
Niko Ridge (Marine Safety Officer) - nridge@lagunabeachcity.net (949) 276-1013
Christopher Olesen (Captain US Forest Service) - christopher.olesen@usda.gov (949) 728-0113
Jason Garey (Irvine valley mens basketball coach) - jgarey@ivc.edu (949) 400-8061
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
US forest service, Cleveland National Forest
04.2024 - Current
Ocean Lifeguard 1
Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department
04.2024 - Current
EMT-B
Falck USA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- California EMT, AHA CPR
- S-130, S-190, L-180, IS-100, IS-700, IS-800, IS-320, IS-5a.(HAZMAT)
- CPAT expires September 2025
- IAFC Courage to be safe, IAFC Bullying prevention in Fire and Emergency Services
- Advanced Scuba diving
Fire Science - FF1 Academy
Crafton Hills College
Business -
Irvine Valley College
GED -
San Clemente High School
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