Brandon Martinez
Oroville,CA
Summary
My name is Brandon Martinez, I have 6+ years of wildland firefighting throughout 2 agencies within my career. I am hard working and reliable and would be an asset to a career position. I have been on multiple fires and fuel break projects and has been in a leadership role within Firestorm. Such projects include but are not limited to the North Orinda shaded/unshaded fuel break for the city of Moraga Orinda in Southern California, as well as a stretch of highway on California Hwy 17. I am always open to learning new strategies and tactics that will benefit me within my career as a firefighter.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Calfire Valley view
03.2023 - Current
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaski's and chainsaws.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
Wildland Firefighter
Calfire Devils Garden
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Firefighter
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them
- 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
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Academy
Yuba College
Marysville, CAHigh School Diploma -
John Muir Charter Schools
Chico, CA05.2015
Skills
- Chainsaw Operation
- Weather Condition Assessment
- High-Pressure Nozzle Changes
- Conditions Assessment
- Fire Prevention Education
- First Aid Certified
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Equipment Maintenance
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Ability to operate track/tow behind wood chipper
- Safe Vehicle Operation
- Safety Awareness
- AED Operation
- Injury Prevention
- Airway Management
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Dozer Swamper Trainee
- ELDT Trainee
- HEQB Trainee
- Firefighter Survival
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- Hazmat FRO/DECON
- Title 22 (PSFA)
- Power Saws Certificate
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Calfire Valley view
03.2023 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Calfire Devils Garden
03.2022 - 10.2022
Firefighter
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression
08.2018 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
John Muir Charter Schools
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Academy
Yuba College
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