Charles Johnson
Los Angeles
Summary
Focused professional with several years of experience as key member of crew while fighting numerous fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Talented at establishing water supplies, planning escape routes and directing crews. Extensive experience performing forest maintenance and improvement by cutting brush, planting trees, marking and cutting timber and creating fuel brakes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
Redway
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Responded to wildfires, executing suppression tactics alongside firefighting teams.
- Operated specialized firefighting equipment and tools during emergency response operations.
- Conducted safety inspections of gear and equipment to ensure readiness for deployment.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Assisted in creating firebreaks and controlled burns to manage wildland areas effectively.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Engaged in physical training exercises to maintain fitness standards required for firefighting roles.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
Concessions Cashier
Instaworks gigs
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled cash and credit payments with accuracy and diligence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the concession stand area.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns.
- Assisted in restocking inventory to ensure product availability for customers.
- Stocked and restocked food and equipment items as necessary.
- Prepared and promptly served food, beverages and desserts to customers.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Verified age for customers purchasing alcohol or tobacco products.
- Maintained cleanliness of concession stand area by wiping counters, sweeping floors, and disposing of trash.
Concessions Worker
Instaworks gigs
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared and served food items to customers efficiently.
- Operated cash register and handled customer transactions accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of concession area regularly.
- Stocked inventory and restocked supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Followed safety protocols while handling food and equipment consistently.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues in a friendly manner.
- Cleaned concession area including counters, floors, equipment, and utensils.
- Prepared hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pizza slices, pretzels, ice cream cones and other snacks according to recipes or instructions.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Followed company procedures for opening and closing concession stands.
- Restocked merchandise when needed throughout the day.
- Maintained neat, well-groomed appearance, impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry to meet company standards.
- Worked with teammates and openly invited coaching from management team.
Education
Los Angeles Education Corps
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Fire suppression techniques
- Emergency response operations
- Hazardous fuels reduction
- Safety inspections
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Backfire and flanking
- Fire shelter deployment
- High-pressure nozzle changes
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
07.2024 - 08.2025
Concessions Cashier
Instaworks gigs
01.2022 - 01.2023
Concessions Worker
Instaworks gigs
01.2022 - 01.2023
Los Angeles Education Corps
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