Darryl Horace
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Wildland Firefighter at Cal Fire SLO. Proven ability in team collaboration and safety awareness, effectively enhancing wildfire containment strategies. Recognized for strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high operational standards, ensuring readiness and efficiency in emergency response situations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Center For Employment Opportunity
08.2025 - Current
- Operated hand tools and equipment for various labor tasks.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for projects.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Collaborated with team to achieve project goals within deadlines.
Wildland Firefighter
Cal Fire SLO
10.2023 - Current
- Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and safety during emergency response.
- Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts, collaborating effectively with team members.
- Conducted fire line construction, enhancing containment strategies for active wildfires.
- Participated in controlled burns to manage vegetation and reduce fire hazards.
- Performed routine maintenance on firefighting tools and vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Documented incident reports accurately, contributing to post-incident analysis and improvement strategies.
- Engaged in community outreach programs to educate the public about fire safety practices.
- 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.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Collaborated with interagency partners to share resources, knowledge, and strategies for more effective wildfire response.
Custodian
CAL PIA
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across facility, ensuring safe environments for all occupants.
- Operated cleaning equipment and tools efficiently to optimize daily maintenance tasks.
- Implemented waste management protocols, enhancing recycling efforts and reducing overall waste disposal.
- Trained new custodial staff on best practices, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, ensuring timely reordering and availability for ongoing operations.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance
- Performed Terminal Cleaning in every patient room adhering to Covid 19 protocols.
Wildland Firefighter
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppsn
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Bolstered crew cohesion through strong communication skills, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Safeguarded the natural environment from negative long-term effects following suppression activities through rehabilitation efforts such as reseeding burnt areas.
- Ensured prompt medical care for injured crew members by providing first aid support when necessary.
- Promoted public awareness of wildfire dangers by participating in community outreach programs and events.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Facilitated safe aerial operations as a knowledgeable helitack crew member proficient in helicopter safety protocols and procedures.
- Streamlined communication with local emergency services, ensuring rapid response times during critical incidents.
- Increased efficiency in wildfire suppression by implementing advanced firefighting techniques and equipment.
- Improved team morale and cohesion through leadership in high-stress situations, leading to more effective firefighting operations.
- Improved firefighting efficiency with use of technology for real-time monitoring and mapping of fire progress.
- Assisted in development of firebreaks to control spread of wildfires, safeguarding surrounding communities and natural habitats.
- Maintained high physical fitness levels to meet demands of extended firefighting operations in challenging environments.
Mover
North American Van Lines
01.2004 - 06.2019
- Coordinated loading and unloading of household goods to ensure safe transport.
- Executed inventory management procedures to track items during relocation processes.
- Trained new team members on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through effective communication and timely service delivery.
- Worked closely with team members to develop efficient strategies for completing moves within designated timeframes.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Reduced potential damage to items by using appropriate packing materials and techniques for fragile or valuable possessions.
Education
GED - General Studies
Oakland High School
Oakland, CA08.1996
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Job site safety
- Team collaboration
Certification
- S-190
- S-212
- Basic Physical Fitness Training
- Firefighting Training
- TPC-451 Training Cleaning Chemicals
- TPC-452 Floors & Floor Care Equipment
- TPC-453-Maintaining Floors &Other surfaces
- TPC-454 Restroom Care
- TPC-455 Carpet & Upholstery Care
- TPC-106 Nonmetals In the Plants
Timeline
Laborer
Center For Employment Opportunity
08.2025 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Cal Fire SLO
10.2023 - Current
Custodian
CAL PIA
06.2019 - 10.2023
Wildland Firefighter
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppsn
04.2014 - 06.2019
Mover
North American Van Lines
01.2004 - 06.2019
GED - General Studies
Oakland High School