Chase Amestoy
South Lake Tahoe,CA
Summary
As a dedicated, hardworking, and team-oriented wildland fire crew member, I am driven to further my knowledge as a firefighter in both wildland and structure settings, while maintaining and improving myself as an EMS professional.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Tahoe Douglas Fire District
Zephyr Cove, NV
05.2021 - Current
- Showed discipline in arriving on-time, prepared, and ready to work, physically and mentally fit for the job at hand.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate hot spots during mop-up operations.
- Adhered to department safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety on both fuel reduction projects and fire assignments.
- Responded to wildland fires, search-and-rescue operations, and safety-related emergency calls in local and out of district areas.
- Attended classes and trainings as a student of fire as well as an EMS professional.
- Worked in a team setting during dynamic seasons in which a common goal must be worked through and completed efficiently.
Professional Ski Patroller
Heavenly Mountain Resort
South Lake Tahoe, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Provided emergency medical response, guest communication, hill safety, risk reduction, avalanche mitigation, and general guest services to a resort owned and operated by the largest ski corporation in America.
- Introduced previous customer service skills to an emergency medical service setting.
- Practiced as an EMT in a harsh, mountainous environment.
- Trained in rope access such as: lift evacuation, gondola evacuation, and high/low angle rope rescue techniques.
- Communicated effectively and efficiently with both base stations and portable radios.
Laborer
Eliot Building Company
South Lake Tahoe, CA
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Supported and provided assistance in the workings of residential/commercial job sites.
- Participated in demolition/re-building of several wood and steel-based projects.
- Worked through tedious chores, material organization, and basic carpentry tasks around the job site.
Education
Certificate - AEMT
TDFPD
Zephyr Cove, NV10.2021
EMT-Basic
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA12.2018
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
Carson City, NV06.2017
Skills
- EMT-Advanced certified
- SPRAT 1 Rope Access
- Low angle rope rescue
- Ski lift and Gondola evacuation
- Customer service skills
- Teamwork
- Report writing
- Radio 10-code proficiency
- Critical decision making skills
Certification
- EMT-Basic Course - 2018
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue Training - 2020
- EMT-Advanced Course - 2021
- California OSHA Explosive Handler License - 2021
- SPRAT 1 Rope Access Course- 2022
- National Avalanche School/ Pro 1 - 2022
- Capitol City Regional Fire Academy - Expected January 2025
Timeline
Crew Member
Tahoe Douglas Fire District
05.2021 - Current
Laborer
Eliot Building Company
05.2020 - 11.2020
Professional Ski Patroller
Heavenly Mountain Resort
10.2018 - Current
Certificate - AEMT
TDFPD
EMT-Basic
Lake Tahoe Community College
High School Diploma -
Carson High School
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