Augustus Laws
Redding,CA
Summary
Increase my knowledge and skills as a professional firefighter, becoming an asset to work at Calfire Baker station. Bringing determination, perseverance, and enthusiasm. A goal driven individual of discipline, selflessness, and Integrity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
Elk Creek, CA
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
Firefighter HandCrew
CALFIRE State Of California
Elk Creek, CA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Aid in unit fires by cutting line and mop up
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Worked as first pulaski in line on the handcrew
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Worked as swamper on the handcrew
Firefighter Handcrew
CALFIRE State Of California
Elk Creek, CA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand tools to minimize fire expansion.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Cut handline to prevent fire from increasing in size.
- Take part in fuel reduction projects in unit.
- Aid in unit fires by cutting line and mop up
- Worked as scrape on the handcrew
Firefighter Handcrew
CALFIRE State Of California
Elk Creek , CA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Take part in fuel reduction projects in unit.
- Aid in unit fires by cutting line and mop up.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of apparatus equipment.
- Responded to fire emergency calls in local area.
- Worked as scrape on the handcrew
Loader
United Parcel Service, UPS
Chico, California
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
- Working flexible hours during the day and evening.
- Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
- Being able to adapt to the work environment to accomplish the tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes and secured material for transport to designated areas.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Ground Support Driver
Lonestar Enterprise
Los Molinos, CA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- SCU/LNU lightning complex fire & Dolan fire.
- Transported equipment, supplies and personnel to and from base camp.
- Worked in Logistics (moving supplies, people, equipment).
- Use Avenza Maps to figure out routes to designated drop points and spike camps on the fire line.
- Driving ¾ and 1 ton pickup trucks.
- Use radios to communicate with engines, hand crews, and other personnel on the fire line.
- Deliver meals to firefighters every morning and evening.
- Work 12-16 hour shifts, 7 days a week.
Firefighter
CalFire, McClellan Air Tanker Base
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in air operations (fuel loading, marshal planes, clean runway).
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness and sanitization in the fire house and other buildings.
- Certified to marshal planes and work on an air base.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Ground Support Driver
Lonestar Enterprise
Los Molinos, CA
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Mendocino Complex Fire,.
- Transported equipment, supplies and personnel to and from base camp.
- Completed pre- and post-trip safety inspections to record and report defects and malfunctions.
- Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.
Student Summer Intern
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Martinez, CA
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Developed strong oral and written communication skills in working with people of different ages.
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
- Greeted office visitors, provided information and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence.
- Answered continuous phone calls each day and took messages or transferred to appropriate party.
Student Summer Intern
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Concord, CA
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Investigated properties for compliance with weed abatement policies.
- Gathered data and prepared written reports, communicated verbally and in writing with property owners.
- Worked with the public about fire safety; took fire classes (1-2).
- Worked with various computer programs.
- Traveled in Work Car and communicated with the public about weed abatement.
Education
FireFighter 1 And 2 Academy
Shasta College
Redding, CA05-2024
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2018
General Education
Southwestern Oregon Community College
06.2016
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas High School
06.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Compassionate
- Adaptability
- Effective Planning
- Physical fitness
- Problem Solving
- Good Judgement
Certification
- Butte College Certification of Achievement in Fire Technology Program - Associates of Science
- Calfire Basic Course
- Confined Space & Rescue
- FireFighter Survival
- CSTI Hazmat - Decon
- CSTI Hazmat - Operations
- C-212 Wildland Chainsaw
- S-130
- S-131
- S-190
- Wildland Safety and Survival
- FEMA ICS - 100
- FEMA ICS - 200
- FEMA ICS - 700
- FEMA ICS - 800
- L-180 Human Factors Influencing Fire Behavior
- CPR/AED
- Public Safety First Aid
Refrences
Captain Andrew Zuckerman - Calfire Captain Tehama-Glenn Unit (530) 520-9129
Engineer Jason Baldwin - Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department (530) 320-8245
Captain Aaron Gaeddert - Calfire Siskioyou (530) 859-8277
Timeline
Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
07.2023 - 11.2023
Firefighter HandCrew
CALFIRE State Of California
03.2023 - 06.2023
Firefighter Handcrew
CALFIRE State Of California
03.2022 - 12.2022
Firefighter Handcrew
CALFIRE State Of California
04.2021 - 12.2021
Loader
United Parcel Service, UPS
11.2020 - 04.2021
Ground Support Driver
Lonestar Enterprise
08.2020 - 11.2020
Firefighter
CalFire, McClellan Air Tanker Base
06.2020 - 07.2020
Ground Support Driver
Lonestar Enterprise
09.2018 - 10.2018
Student Summer Intern
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
05.2017 - 07.2017
Student Summer Intern
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
06.2015 - 08.2018
FireFighter 1 And 2 Academy
Shasta College
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Butte College
General Education
Southwestern Oregon Community College
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas High School