Brandon Avila
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated into Wildland Firefighting and Forestry Technician with proven adaptability just like in high-pressure environments. I am strong committed into teamwork and excellence in all tasks. Focused on contributing to organizational goals through effective collaboration and skillful execution of responsibilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard
Contemporary Services Corporation.
Los Angeles, California
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored entrances and exits
- Conducted daily security patrols to ensure safe areas.
- Performed bag checks and badge verification also visitor screenings to maintain security.
- Inspected rooms for fire hazards and unauthorized personnel.
- Communicated safety updates and potential risks to staff and visitors.
- Ensure and enforced the business policies while maintaining a professional conduct.
- Conducted building and rooms inspections to identify fire hazards and safety risk.
Wildland Firefighting Experience
Crew 63 Type 2 AD HAND CREW-ANGLES NATIONAL FOREST
Los Angeles, California
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered safety briefings and weather updates.
- Demonstrated the ability to remain focused and adapt quickly to high pressure environments.
- Proficient in BK500 radio programming.
- Applied the 5 S's principles to maintain and sharpen hand tools.
- Carried out and performed hose deployment (Including Butterflying) to suppress fire.
- Applied dry and wet mop-up techniques through the use of bladder bags.
- Maintained and ensure crew preparedness by monitoring the use of the PPE.
- Carried out fuel reduction by removing brush and surface fuels down to bare mineral soil using a Pulaski, Rhinos, and a chainsaw.
- Patrolled and Monitored fire lines to detect any threats, such as spot fires, flare-ups, and hot spots.
- Engaged in every day physical training (runs, hikes, HIIT) to keep up my fitness
Volunteer work
Boys and Girls Club
Los Angeles, California
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Led children into activities to make sure they had an enjoyable experience while maintaining safety measures.
- Organized meaningful community involvement.
- Assisted children in learning basic math skills.
- Collaborated with individuals from different backgrounds than mine to achieve the same goal.
- Communicated with parents to provide feedback on their kid and how they can better themselves in every aspect of their life.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boyle Heights STEM High School
Los Angeles, CA01-2023
Skills
- Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills
- Crew communication
- Radio communication (BK500)
- Physical endurance
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Chainsaw operations (S-212 certified), hand tool proficiency
- Public relations
- Hose deployment techniques
Certification
- S-130: Firefighting Training
- S-190: Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
- IS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Mangment
References
- Daniel Ramirez, Lead firefighter, Valyermo Hotshot
(714)463-0073
DanielEnriq.Ramirez@usda.gov
- Robert Moran, Lead saw, Dalton Hotshot
(626)542-8141
Robert.moran@usda.gov
- Paul Montano, Engineer, Engine 331
(661)418-1718
Timeline
Security Guard
Contemporary Services Corporation.
11.2024 - Current
Wildland Firefighting Experience
Crew 63 Type 2 AD HAND CREW-ANGLES NATIONAL FOREST
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer work
Boys and Girls Club
04.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Boyle Heights STEM High School
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