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David Mitchell

Camarillo,CA

Summary

Professional Summary

Skilled and resilient firefighter with experience at Ventura Training Center, adept in emergency response and stress tolerance. Demonstrated success in enhancing wildfire containment, while thinking quickly under pressure and fostering team cohesion. Achieved significant property damage reduction through strategic firefighting and emergency management skills. Maintains peak physical fitness and agility for rapid response.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

Ventura Training Center
02.2024 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
  • Mitigated environmental impact of wildfires by implementing soil erosion prevention techniques during fireline construction.
  • Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
  • Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
  • Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Bolstered crew cohesion through strong communication skills, fostering a supportive team environment.
  • Collaborated with interagency partners to share resources, knowledge, and strategies for more effective wildfire response.
  • 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.

Firefighter

Folsom State Prison
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
  • Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
  • Reduced property damage from fires with quick and strategic firefighting tactics.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA
07-2023

Skills

  • Structural firefighting
  • First aid certified
  • Fire safety
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Fitness and agility
  • Emergency response
  • Medical equipment usage
  • Medical response
  • Emergency scene management

Certification

CAL FIRE PSFA Certification

CAL FIRE CPR/AED Certification

CAL FIRE FIREFIGHTER 1C (Wildland Certification)

CAL FIRE WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFTEY AND SURVIVAL Certification

CALFIRE C-212

CAL OES First Responder Awareness

IS-200.C:

IS-100.C:

IS-700.B:

IS-800.D:

L-180

S-190

S-130

Timeline

Firefighter

Ventura Training Center
02.2024 - Current

Firefighter

Folsom State Prison
01.2023 - 09.2023

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Lake Tahoe Community College

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