Colin O'Donnell
Chico,CA
Summary
A committed volunteer firefighter with experience in emergency response, fire control, and public safety education. Strengths include quick decision-making under pressure, physical stamina, and teamwork skills. I have contributed to safer communities through effective firefighting and life-saving efforts. I am a flexible, hard worker ready to learn and contribute to the Berkeley Fire Team's success. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reserve Firefighter
Red Bluff Fire Department
Red Bluff, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Participated in community outreach programs related to fire safety and prevention.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Fire Acdemy Teacher Assistant
Butte College
Oroville, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Commuincate with lead instructor to accoplish the days goal
- instruct groups on proper ways of using tools and when to use them
Volunteer Firefighter
Hamilton City Fire Protection District
Hamilton City, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Attended training and gained knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision-making during actual emergencies.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Chico, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Provided product knowledge and advice to customers regarding lumber types, grades, and sizes.
Life Guard /Summer Camp Counselor
Jesuit High School Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
- Performed crucial first responder duties by giving first aid care before paramedic intervention.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Education
Butte College Fire Academy - Fire Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
Sacramento, CA05-2020
Skills
- Deans List at Butte College
- First Aid/CPR
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Confined Space Rescue awareness
- First Responder Operations-Decon
- Swift Water awareness
- Fire Ground Survival
- Emergency Response to Terrorism
- Fire Fighter 1C
- L-180
- S-190
- ICS-800 D
- ICS- 700B
- Social Media
- Photography & Videography
- Drone Operator
Accomplishments
- Strike Team Deployment to Santa Barbara Lake Fire July 2024
- Led team of 25 high school juniors for Student of the Year program benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, resulting in raising $100,000 for research and potential cure of blood cancers
- USA Swim-Spare Time Aquatics Sharks
- First battalion Chief of the 82nd class in the Butte Fire Acadmey
- Varsity Swim Team Captain-Jesuit High School
- Executive Leadership Team-Jesuit High School
Timeline
Reserve Firefighter
Red Bluff Fire Department
03.2025 - Current
Fire Acdemy Teacher Assistant
Butte College
03.2025 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Hamilton City Fire Protection District
02.2024 - Current
Lumber Associate
The Home Depot Inc
04.2022 - Current
Life Guard /Summer Camp Counselor
Jesuit High School Sacramento
05.2017 - 08.2020
Butte College Fire Academy - Fire Science
Butte College
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
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