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Dalton Landrum

Yreka

Summary

Aspiring Firefighter with a robust foundation in structural and wildland firefighting, technical rescue, and emergency medical response. Proven leadership as a Squad Captain and community event coordinator. Skilled in mechanical diagnostics and heavy equipment operations with a commitment to maintaining peak operational readiness and public safety.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

Yreka Fire Department
Yreka, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical aid, and vehicle accidents.
  • Benefit Dinner Lead (2025): Managed logistics, community outreach, and fundraising efforts for the department's annual benefit.

Academy Cadet / Squad Captain

College of the Siskiyous Fire Academy
Weed, CA
01.2025 - 04.2026
  • Served as Squad Captain, overseeing team safety, accountability, and coordination during live-fire structural and wildland drills.
  • Mastered advanced fire suppression tactics, search and rescue, and hazardous materials response.

Heavy Line Technician

Yreka Motors
Yreka, CA
04.2023 - 10.2025
  • Performed large-scale mechanical repairs and overhauls on both Diesel and Gasoline engines.
  • Applied advanced diagnostics (Ford Electrical School) to maintain and repair complex electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Managed full-system maintenance to ensure vehicle safety and long-term operational reliability.

Parts Specialist

Baxter Auto Parts
Yreka, CA
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed inventory and assisted customers with technical automotive components; developed strong communication and organizational skills.

Ground Support Driver (Wildland Operations)

Landrum’s
Montague, CA
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Provided critical logistical and ground support on multiple large-scale wildland fire incidents.
  • Operated safely within active fire environments, applying knowledge of fire behavior (S-130/S-190).

Welder/Helper

R&L Welding
Salinas, CA
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Performed structural fabrication and precision welding; expert in the use of specialized hand and power tools.

Laborer

Meek and Jones
Yreka, CA
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Engaged in diverse labor tasks requiring physical stamina, teamwork, and the safe operation of equipment.

Education

No Degree - Fire Fighter

College Of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA
04-2026

High School Diploma -

Yreka Union High School
Yreka, CA
06-2020

Skills

  • Structural firefighting
  • First aid certified
  • Fire safety
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Fitness and agility
  • Vehicle extrication
  • Firefighting
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Community relations

Certification

  • State Fire Training (CSFM Approved): Fire Fighter 1, Fire Control 3, Fire Control 4a, Fire Fighter Survival, Confined Space Rescue Awareness.
  • Wildland Fire (NWCG): Wildland Fire fighter 1, S-130, S-131, S-190, S-110, L-180.
  • Specialized Rescue: Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician, Fire Ground Survival (IAF), Swift Water Operations Awareness.
  • Incident Command (FEMA): IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800.
  • Medical: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Title 22, CPR Certified.

Timeline

Academy Cadet / Squad Captain

College of the Siskiyous Fire Academy
01.2025 - 04.2026

Firefighter

Yreka Fire Department
10.2023 - Current

Heavy Line Technician

Yreka Motors
04.2023 - 10.2025

Parts Specialist

Baxter Auto Parts
01.2022 - 04.2023

Ground Support Driver (Wildland Operations)

Landrum’s
09.2021 - 11.2022

Welder/Helper

R&L Welding
03.2020 - 05.2021

Laborer

Meek and Jones
06.2019 - 03.2020

No Degree - Fire Fighter

College Of The Siskiyous

High School Diploma -

Yreka Union High School
Dalton Landrum