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Eddie Villegas

Porterville,CA

Summary

Energetic and resilient individual with strong work ethic and passion for outdoors. Knowledge of fire behavior and suppression tactics, coupled with physical stamina and ability to operate firefighting equipment. Committed to contributing to community safety and effective wildfire management.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Firefighter

Mountaineers Fire Crew, Inc
05.2025 - Current
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using hand tools.
  • 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.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
  • 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.
  • Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.

Project Supervisor

CSET
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Guided a team of crew members in fuel reduction
  • Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines through effective time management and prioritization.
  • Provided mentorship to juniors while establishing an engaging work culture focused on teamwork and growth.
  • Contributed to wildfire prevention efforts through strategic brush clearing and controlled burn management as well as implementing forest thinning practices to improve resource allocation among remaining trees.
  • Utilized GPS technology radio terminology avenza app for precise navigation during fieldwork assignments, improving efficiency in remote locations.

Landscape Maintenance Technician

CSET
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced team collaboration and communication, promoting a supportive work atmosphere.
  • Maintained compliance with company safety standards, fostering a spotless accident record.
  • Worked alongside team to achieve daily production goals while ensuring superior quality.
  • Consistently met deadlines under pressure through efficient time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Maximized production efficiency with proper management of raw materials and waste disposal

Education

Wildland Fire Academy -

Porterville College
Porterville, CA

GED -

Lassen High
02.2022

Skills

  • Effective team collaboration
  • Machinery setup
  • Blade installation
  • Computer skills
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Adaptability to change
  • Knowledge of safety regulations
  • Employee supervision
  • Endurance training experience
  • Fire safety training
  • Proficient in fire suppression tool usage
  • First aid certified
  • Controlled burning techniques
  • Map reading and navigation
  • Vegetation management
  • Effective two-way radio communication

Certification

CPR CERTIFICATION

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

DEFENSIVE DRIVER COURSE

ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

s190, s130

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

Mountaineers Fire Crew, Inc
05.2025 - Current

Project Supervisor

CSET
04.2024 - 10.2024

Landscape Maintenance Technician

CSET
04.2023 - 09.2023

GED -

Lassen High

Wildland Fire Academy -

Porterville College

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