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Carlos Sarg

Colton

Summary

Energetic and resilient individual with strong work ethic and passion for outdoors. Knowledge of fire behavior and suppression tactics, coupled with physical stamina and ability to operate in fast-changing situations. Committed to contributing to community safety and effective wildfire management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Firefighter

California Conservation Corps
08.2022 - 06.2025

Underwent and Completed rigorous training on mobile attacks, extended hose laying, shelter deployment, and fire line construction on various types of fuel. Worked alongside TCU Captains and engineers on numerous fires, learning the functions and capabilities of different tools such as the Super P, Chingadera, and the Big Foot. Evaluated areas after containing fires to suppress hot spots and extinguish possible rekindling. Supported firing operations and Vegetation Management Projects (VMP'S) through the use of Back Pumps and Drip torches. Assisted in the development of firebreaks to control the spread of wildfires. Maintained a high level of physical fitness to meet demands of extended operations and be able to perform in high stress environments. Upheld high level of performance within the crew to prepare for Readiness exercise (Batista). Contributed to the training of new recruits in 1C certification. Supported continuous improvement by participating in debrief sessions and trainings. Enhanced preparedness by conducting pre-season Personal Protective Gear and equipment checks. Optimized safety in the workplace by briefing and enforcing strict protocols. Completed intense trainings on structure firefighting equipment use and tactics such as Donning and Doffing, Knots, proper SCBA use and fire suppression strategies.

Education

Ontario High School
Ontario, CA

Skills

  • Chainsaw operation
  • Fire weather monitoring
  • Two-way radio operation
  • Topography map reading
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Effective communicator
  • Decision making
  • Team leader

Accomplishments

    Chino Valley Fire explorer 2019

    24 months completed in the California Conservation Corps

    3 successfully passed readiness exercise

Certification

Firefighter 1A Structural Firefighting (264 hrs)

Firefighter 1C Wildland (56 hrs)

Firefighter 1D Cal-Fire Fire Protection Orientation (112 hrs)

Wildland Firefighter safety and survival level 1

C-212: Wildland Chainsaws (8hrs)

S-212: California Conservation Corps Chainsaw training

Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (8hrs)

Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (16hrs)

Blue Card Training, Authorized use of state vehicles

Defensive Driver Training, CA Dept of General Services

Forklift Certified, Yokohama Tire Co, OSHA

Excel Office Specialist Training, Ontario High School

ICS-100: Introduction to incident command system

ICS-200: Basic incident command system for initial response

ICS-700: National incident management system

ICS-800: National response framework

L-180: Human factors in wildland fire service

S-190: Introduction to wildland firefighting

PSFA & CPR Certified

Chipper Trained: California Conservation corps.

Flood Fighting trained: California Conservation corps

Certificate of completion for California Conservation Corps.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

California Conservation Corps
08.2022 - 06.2025

Ontario High School
Carlos Sarg