Cambria Palos

40+ hours per week.

Supervisor: Angel Cua (909) 802-8205, angel.cua@ccc.ca.gov. I Fire Captains: Mike Jennings (661) 618-4182, mike.jennings@fire.ca.gov; Kevin Moran (661) 618-5165, kevin.moran@fire.ca.gov; Robert Velasquez (909) 693-1064, robert.velasquez@fire.ca.gov.

• Deploy as a Type I Cal Fire hand crew to respond to emergencies, performing tasks such as initial attack, fire suppression, and hand line construction using LCES protocols while adhering to conduct standards
• Carry line gear including water, tools, food, clothing, and equipment over rugged terrain under smoky and hot conditions to reach work sites
• Collaborate with Cal Fire crews on strike teams during emergency responses
• Work shifts of up to 24 hours as assigned by supervisors during emergency operations
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment while demonstrating safe and effective use of tools, materials, and equipment
• Maintain peak physical condition to meet the demands of Firefighter 1 duties
• Collect weather data using belt weather kits
• Relay messages across the crew during line construction
• Manage daily tasks according to the goals set by Cal Fire captains and supervisor

40+ hours per week

Supervisor: Damian Medina (916) 715-6853, damian.medina@ccc.ca.gov.

• Perform project work, including but not limited to fuel reduction, brush clearing and thinning, invasive species removal, chipping, bucking, and stumping
• Proficient use of chainsaws, weed eaters, handsaws, pole saws, rakes, McLeods, Pulaski's, pruning shears, and shovels to reduce hazardous wildland fuels and create a fuel break
• Serve as a sawyer and a swamper in a variety of tasks to clear fuel and reduce risk to both parties
• Work in diverse teams, practicing effective communication and teamwork among team members
• Perform thorough pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure proper maintenance and condition
• Navigate designated routes in a state vehicle while obeying traffic laws, safety protocols, and organizational guidelines

40+ hours per week

Supervisor: Holly Barbush (530) 736-2473, hollybearbush@gmail.com. I Sponsor: Allan Schroeder (702) 487-1641, allenschroeder1989@gmail.com.

• Applied outdoor survival skills to stay prepared for different environmental conditions, such as high elevation, while hiking up to 20 miles carrying up to 70 pounds
• Utilized site plans and collaborated with sponsors to analyze trails and ensure compliance with project guidelines
• Implemented drainage and natural slopes on trails to reduce and manage erosion problems
• Adapted well to diverse environments, handling different weather and terrain challenges
• Set up a backcountry camp using native materials, ropes, tarps, knots, jungle can, and water filtration systems
• Lived and worked with up to 20 people in a micro community where safety was priority
• Assisted a cook in managing a kitchen
• Gained knowledge in the use of tools like cross-cut, double bit, wedges, single bit, Pulaski, pruning shears, picks, McLeod's, shovels, grip hoist, etc
• Learned to deal with wildlife and environmental hazards, such as poison oak, bears, snakes, insects, white thorn, etc