Elijah Espinosa
Corvallis,OR
Summary
I have served several years in the fire service and have trained across multiple roles for Halsey Shedd RFPD and Miller Timber. I am experienced in emergency response tactics saving lives and property through strategic decision-making and teamwork. I am proficient in fostering cooperative relationships for the good of my team and our goals. I am hungry and eager to move to the next level and work full time as a firefighter.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Halsey Shedd RFPD Fire
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Documented emergency calls to maintain accurate records.
- Resident at station 51 for over a year.
Task Force Firefighter
Halsey Shedd RFPD Fire
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Spent 14 days on a conflagration driving a type 6 apparatus.
- Fought fire at the Larch Creek and Lone Rock fires.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated fire hoses, small pumps, and dug line with the goal of preventing the fire from spreading and structures from burning.
Wildland Firefighter
Miller Timber
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked on a hand crew for 22 days straight on 3 fires in Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug line using axes, chainsaws, and shovels.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Summer Intern
Halsey Shedd RFPD Fire
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Responded to calls ranging from EMS to fire related.
- Answered phones, provided information, and took messages from the public and provided this information to my Chief/Safety Officer.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to ensure up to date tracking and maintain accurate records.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Education
EMT
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 9730503.2024
High School Diploma -
Crescent Valley High School
Corvallis, OR06.2018
Skills
- EMT-Basic (#210046)
- FEMA training completion (ICS-100/IS-00200/IS00700/IS-5A/IS-1150)
- NFPA Fire Fighter 1
- Firefighter 1 and 2 (FFT1)
- Wildland Firefighter (L-180/S-131/S-133/S-130/S-190)
- Fire prevention
- Medical Assistance
- Hose connections
- Medical Response
- Medical team collaboration
- Cooperative relationships
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Task Force Firefighter
Halsey Shedd RFPD Fire
07.2024 - 07.2024
Wildland Firefighter
Miller Timber
06.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer Firefighter
Halsey Shedd RFPD Fire
07.2021 - Current
Summer Intern
Halsey Shedd RFPD Fire
06.2021 - 09.2021
EMT
Chemeketa Community College
High School Diploma -
Crescent Valley High School
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