Connor Lopez
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Professional with strong experience in wildland firefighting, ready to make significant impact. Adept in fire suppression techniques, safety protocols, and emergency response. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable in high-stress situations, with strong physical endurance and problem-solving skills valued in this field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management
05.2021 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Improved firefighting efficiency with use of technology for real-time monitoring and mapping of fire progress.
- Successfully lead groups of crewmembers into the fire safely and out safely.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Basha High School
Chandler, AZ08-2012
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire containment
- Backfire and flanking
- Fire weather monitoring
- Controlled burning techniques
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Map reading and navigation
- All-terrain vehicle operation
- Fire crew leadership
- Fire lookout operation
- Decision-making
Certification
Firefighter 1 qualified
FAL2 qualified
ICT5 qualified
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management
05.2021 - Current
Firefighter 1 qualified
FAL2 qualified
ICT5 qualified
High School Diploma -
Basha High School
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