BENJAMIN NELSON
Hume,CA
Summary
Resilient professional in emergency response, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing critical tasks. Skilled in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials management. Excel at teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and communication, ensuring optimal outcomes in demanding situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Hume Lake Christian Camps Inc
Hume, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Operated each apparatus: Type 3, Type 2, water tender, ambulance.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
CEO
Mr. Detail
Oceanside, CA
07.2013 - 06.2023
- I started a business in the off-season from wildland firefighting. Automotive customization and retail products.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
Lead Sawyer
United States Forest Service
Mountain Center, CA
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Operated firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, fire pumps, and hoses, under hazardous conditions.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Responded rapidly to emerging wildfires to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
General Manager
Designer Fragrances
Carlsbad, CA
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anchor Academy
Havre, MT06-2002
Skills
- Hazard management
- Ladder rescue
- Fire pump operation
- Apparatus maintenance
- Medical team collaboration
- Rescue equipment use
Certification
- Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A - 8/16/2024
- S-223 Fireline Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic - 10/15/2024
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws 2/23/2015
- Basic Firefighter Training ( S-130, S-190, L-180, I-100) - 2/16/2015
- IS-00700.a - 12/4/2014
- BLS provider - 2/24/24
- Emergency Medical Technician - 4/9/2024
- NREMT - Registry No.E3827321 - 4/2024
- IS-800.D - 2/11/2024
- California Ambulance Driver Cert -10/28/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter
Hume Lake Christian Camps Inc
01.2024 - Current
Lead Sawyer
United States Forest Service
02.2015 - 01.2017
CEO
Mr. Detail
07.2013 - 06.2023
General Manager
Designer Fragrances
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A - 8/16/2024
- S-223 Fireline Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic - 10/15/2024
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws 2/23/2015
- Basic Firefighter Training ( S-130, S-190, L-180, I-100) - 2/16/2015
- IS-00700.a - 12/4/2014
- BLS provider - 2/24/24
- Emergency Medical Technician - 4/9/2024
- NREMT - Registry No.E3827321 - 4/2024
- IS-800.D - 2/11/2024
- California Ambulance Driver Cert -10/28/24
High School Diploma -
Anchor Academy
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