Cody Fitzgerald

• Rapid response to Wildand Fires as well as medical emergencies requiring Hoist operations via air rescue, knowing about passenger transport and being able to teach others about the safety of the aircraft while in flight and emergencies that may occur
• Ability to maintain high physical fitness standards for arduous work for extended periods of time
• Having knowledge in multiple aviations aspects that include, minor maintaince and fueling of the aircraft, the ability to work safely around aircraft while keeping good communications with others around
• Possesing the ability to have a high standard to attention to detail
• Other duties include knowing how to access and navigate FC33's, Epay, Target Solutions, Intime, IIPP-6's

(3 Seasons)

• Respond to emergency calls including: vegetation fires, structure fires, medical aids, traffic collisions, and hazardous material incidents.
  
• Travel state-wide and respond to emergencies while representing the department in a professional manor, and keeping public relations high.
• Continuously developing skills as a professional firefighter by training daily on numerous topics such as: Fire behavior, structural firefighting, radio communications, ladder throwing techniques, and wildland strategy and tactics.
• Use the 10 standard fire orders and 18 situations that shout watch-out for fire line safety and analysis.
• Develop thorough and concise communication skills over the radio or via face/face.
• Perform station duties such as: station clean up, cooking, month-ends, checking fuel and propane levels, completing eFC33's and ePAY, and various projects.
• Work alongside others for extended amounts of time while keeping positive attitudes and motivation high.
  

• Follow oral and written directions while insuring instructions and assignments are clear.
• The ability to do heavy and arduous work such as hiking long distances with substantial weight, and cutting handline.
• Exercise good judgement in hazardous fire suppression activity using the 10 standard fire orders and the 18 situations that shout watch-out.
• Respond Quickly to oral commands or signals in emergency situations.

 (6 months)

• Follow oral and written directions.
• Go out on spikes in remote locations in state parks and do trail maintenance.
• Work with many agencies such as State parks, Cal Trans, and National Park Services.