Cameron Taylor
Merced,CA
Summary
Airborne Infantryman with 7 ½ years of military experience, including a deployment to Iraq. I am seeking to transition to a career in wildland firefighting. Able to react quickly and think clearly in high pressure situations. I am wanting to learn about and utilize fire suppression tactics used by CAL FIRE hand crews. I currently have my 1C wildland certificate, PSFA/CPR and HAZMAT FRA.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Squad Leader
United States Army
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily command for squad of 8 soldiers, demonstrating strong moral character, intellect, and respect.
- Conducted risk assessments for all proposed missions or exercises.
- Supervised maintenance of weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
- Maintained accountability of personnel, equipment, and supplies during deployments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all field exercises.
Fire Team Leader
United States Army
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Led and participated in tactical operations, ensuring the success of team missions.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Executed airborne jumps, demonstrating precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained in a variety of weapons and equipment, maintaining proficiency.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to achieve common objectives in dynamic environments.
- Partnered with foreign allies in order to achieve desired goals in peacekeeping and cross training.
Airborne Infantryman
United States Army
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Utilized communications equipment to provide real-time updates on mission progress.
- Inspected all equipment prior to use for any defects or malfunctions.
- Performed airborne operations, including parachute jumps from aircrafts and static line jumps from towers.
- Repaired damaged vehicles or weapons systems when needed in a timely manner.
- Conducted physical training exercises to maintain and improve soldier's combat readiness.
- Observed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials during field operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of defensive positions, such as trenches, bunkers, foxholes and minefields.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buhach Colony High School
Atwater, CA06.2016
Skills
- Vehicle Supervision
- Equipment Oversight
- Soldier Oversight and Command
- Task Prioritization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Motivational Leadership
- Issue Resolution
- Task Delegation
- Radio Communications
- Physical Fitness
- Wilderness Survival
Certification
- 1C Wildland Cert
- C-212
- C-190
- L-180
- S-130/131
- FEMA IS-100,200,700,800
- HAZMAT FRA
- Safety Officer Course, 07/2022
- Advanced Leaders Course, 02/2022
- Basic Leaders Course, 02/2020
- Jumpmaster, 05/2021
- Ranger small arms leader course, 08/2019
- Airborne School, 02/2017
- OSUT Infantry School, 09/2016
Timeline
Squad Leader
United States Army
02.2021 - 01.2024
Fire Team Leader
United States Army
09.2018 - 02.2021
Airborne Infantryman
United States Army
09.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Buhach Colony High School
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