Edward Barragan
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Proficient fourth-year firefighter with a strong track record in emergency response, seeking to continue my career with Cal Fire to be a Firefighter II. Highly motivated, and skilled in training others, and collaborating effectively in high-pressure situations. I am eager to contribute my skills and work ethic. This position will allow me to expand my knowledge of structural and wildland firefighting operations, and develop leadership abilities. Highly dedicated individual who is very committed to becoming a better fireman every step of the way.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter 1
Cal Fire (SHU) Station 74 Diddy Wells
Redding, California
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained station equipment, facilities, and apparatus.
- Worked at a two-engine house, which helped me expand my knowledge.
- Completed month-end duties.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate firefighting support.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises to enhance skills.
- Engaged with the community through educational programs on fire safety.
- Participated in physical fitness training to maintain readiness for emergency response.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Responded immediately to fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and tools.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
Lake Elsinore, California
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responded to vegetation fires as part of a Type 1 fire-fighting hand crew, mopped up, and monitored flare-ups.
- Utilized and operated the first saw as part of the crew.
- Extinguished, controlled, and contained forest fires with fuel breaks.
- Multiple control burn operations using drip torches.
- Trained new corps members as a green hat on how to operate tool safety, and properly maintain all tools, equipment, and vehicle maintenance.
- Supported volunteer initiatives to enhance community engagement in conservation efforts.
Window Installation
Sunnyview Exteriors
Long Beach, California
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Removed old windows from buildings prior to new window installation projects.
- Measured openings for new window installation.
- Installed windows on commercial and residential buildings.
- Worked alongside my dad and his crew to engage in proper work procedures.
Machine Operator
Hirsch pipe & supply
Carson, California
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Operated machinery to load and unload trailers
- Packaged and delivered pipe supplies to local businesses or houses
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production processes efficiently
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkridge Private School
Long Beach, CA09-2018
Cal Fire Basic Academy
Ventura Training Center
Camarillo, CA03-2022
CFTC-SFT IFSAC ProBoard Academy 24-03
Cal Fire Training Center
Ione, CA07-2024
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency response
- Fire equipment operation
- Hazard assessment
- Community education
- Incident reporting
- Physical fitness training
- Emergency medical assistance
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership training
- Fire department maintenance
- Fire hydrant operation
- Fire apparatus operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Volunteerism
- Over 60 hours of service completed in Riverside county
Certification
- Firefighter 1 Internationally accredited
- Hazardous Materials FRA/FRO Internationally accredited
- Wildland Firefighter 1 Internationally accredited
- Cal Fire basic
- Cal fire S-212 wildland chainsaw
- L-180 Human factors on the fireline
- S-110 Intro to wildland fire behavior
- S-130 Firefighter training
- Fema ICS-100
- Fema ICS-700b
- Fema ICS-800b
- Fema ICS-200c
- CPR/AED
- PSFA- Public safety first aid
- Confined space awareness
- Firefighter survival
- Weapons of mass destructions
- Cal Fire driver operator course
- Class C drivers license (Firefighter endorsement)
Refrences
Shane Lamkin
Battalion Chief- Mendocino unit
Phone (530) 604-8163
Shane.lamkin@fire.ca.gov
Jacob Dean
Fire Captain- Shasta-Trinity unit
Phone (530) 276-4584
Jacob.dean@fire.ca.gov
Justin Barrios
Fire Captain- Shasta-Trinity unit
Phone (530) 510-3547
Justin.barrios@fire.ca.gov
Chase Anderson
Fire Captain- Shasta-Trinity unit
Phone (530) 515-3374
Chase.anderson@fire.ca.gov
Brant Bertagna
Fire Prevention Officer- Shasta-Trinity unit
Phone (530) 945-3363
Brant.bertagna@fire.ca.gov
Joshua Gherasim
Fire Apparatus Engineer- Shasta-Trinity unit
Phone (415) 505-0520
Joshua.gherasim@fire.ca.gov
Caitlin Borges
Fire Apparatus Engineer- Shasta-Trinity unit
Phone (360) 790-4625
Caitlin.borges@fire.ca.gov
Timeline
Firefighter 1
Cal Fire (SHU) Station 74 Diddy Wells
09.2022 - Current
Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps
01.2020 - 01.2022
Window Installation
Sunnyview Exteriors
01.2018 - 01.2020
Machine Operator
Hirsch pipe & supply
03.2017 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Parkridge Private School
Cal Fire Basic Academy
Ventura Training Center
CFTC-SFT IFSAC ProBoard Academy 24-03
Cal Fire Training Center