DAVID PALACIOS
Hemet,United States
Summary
Focused Wild-Land Firefighter with Five Seasons of experience as key member of Wildland fire crew while fighting numerous fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Always willing to listen and fostering a Team oriented environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Lone Peak Hotshots
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2025 - Current
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for fire containment.
- Maintained and inspected firefighting tools and gear regularly.
- Participated in training exercises to enhance firefighting skills and techniques.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
Wildland Firefighter
Dromedary Peak Hand-Crew Type 2 IA
Draper, UT
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Patrolled burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Always offered an extra hand when needed.
- Participated in project work to mitigate communities at risk.
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Service
Descanso, CA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Established Hose lays around Fires Perimeter
- Worked with adjoining forces to establish tactics and decisions.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Wildland Firefighter
Wasatch Helicopter Attack(Detail)
Fountain Green, UT
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Participated in calculating load weights for Helicopter missions.
- Built Manifest for Crew Evacuation.
- Briefed Incident Commanders on how to safely approach Helicopter.
- Ran a Helicopter spot with other crew-members.
Wildland Firefighter
Engine 1668 (Detail)
Draper, UT
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps.
- Participated in structure protection.
- Participated in burn operations.
- Executed Mop Operations.
- Monitored areas with high fire volume.
- Kept aware of water usage.
92A Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
Fort Riley North, KS
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Examined freight to determine loading sequences.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
Funeral Assistant
Eternity Transportation CO
Hemet, CA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted funeral director in coordination of services.
- Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
- Consulted with families of deceased to make funeral arrangements.
Warehouse Associate
Wayfair
Perris, CA
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Online Grocery Shopper
Walmart
San Jacinto, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh.
- Practiced clean and sanitary shopping with minimal product handling and used safety kits diligently to protect customers and others.
- Shopped at customer's chosen store, verified replacement items, selected freshest fruit, produce and meat and delivered groceries on-time to exact location specified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tahquitz High School
Hemet, CA05.2016
Wind Turbine/ Cellphone Tower
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
Fort Riley North, KS05.2020
Skills
- Weather condition assessment
- Fire suppression tactics
- First aid certified
- Fire suppression work
- Medical response
- PPE use
- Fire shelter creation
- Incident Safety
- Logistics oversight
- Mentoring and training
- Safety standards
- Budget controls
Languages
English
Spanish
Certification
• S-130
• S-131
• S-190
• S-290
• S-270
• S-211
• S-212
• ICS-100
• ICS-200
• ICS-700
• L-180
• L-280
• Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Program Certificate
• Authorized Climber and Rescue Certificate
• OSHA 10- Hour Construction Safety Card
• Electrical and Electrical Metering Certificate
• Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate
• Signal Person Certificate
• Capstan Hoist Certificate
• Cadweld Certificate
• S-131
• S-190
• S-290
• S-270
• S-211
• S-212
• ICS-100
• ICS-200
• ICS-700
• L-180
• L-280
• Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Program Certificate
• Authorized Climber and Rescue Certificate
• OSHA 10- Hour Construction Safety Card
• Electrical and Electrical Metering Certificate
• Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate
• Signal Person Certificate
• Capstan Hoist Certificate
• Cadweld Certificate
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Lone Peak Hotshots
04.2025 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Service
05.2023 - 12.2024
Wildland Firefighter
Wasatch Helicopter Attack(Detail)
08.2022 - 10.2022
Funeral Assistant
Eternity Transportation CO
02.2022 - 04.2022
Wildland Firefighter
Engine 1668 (Detail)
08.2021 - 10.2021
Wildland Firefighter
Dromedary Peak Hand-Crew Type 2 IA
05.2021 - 08.2024
Online Grocery Shopper
Walmart
01.2021 - 04.2021
Warehouse Associate
Wayfair
11.2020 - 12.2020
92A Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
06.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Tahquitz High School
Wind Turbine/ Cellphone Tower
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.