Humberto Castaneda
Fresno,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire and Safety Services
The Patriot Group
Lakeside, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Determined fire and other hazard causes, ascertaining methods to prevent fires.
- Conducted inspections of properties to ensure compliance with defensible space standards.
- Coordinated with local fire departments, public works, and other agencies related to defensible space requirements.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Conducted regular safety inspections, identified potential hazards, and developed corrective action plans.
- Ensure that all fire and safety equipment is in good shape, always.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fire evacuation plans to ensure the safety of individuals.
- Maintained records of fire safety inspections.
- Enforced safety codes, regulations and guidelines within the organization.
- Carry out training and enlightenment of co-workers or employees regarding general fire safety rules and procedures.
- Address any form of violation of safety codes within the organization.
- Investigate and implement appropriate disciplinary action on violators of safety codes within the establishment.
- Ensure smooth functioning of the fire safety team's daily operations.
Veteran Outreach Specialist
Warriors Connected
Fresno, CA
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided effective and personalized assistance on full range of employment needs.
- Match appropriate candidates with suitable job openings
- Facilitated communication of diverse educational benefits offered through VA
- Developed relationships with employers and community agencies to facilitate job placement opportunities.
- Analyzed problems, evaluated alternatives, and recommended effective courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills both verbally and in written form.
- Implemented outreach programs through public speaking engagements and event participation.
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
Hume Lake Ranger District Engine31
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- 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.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Performed wildfire suppression duties, including constructing firebreaks, and deploying water and retardant.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of fire management plans and policies.
- Responded rapidly to emerging wildfires to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
HotShot
United States Forest Service
Humelake Ranger District Horshoe Meadow
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Proficient in a range of fire suppression tactics.
- Primarily tasked with constructing, firing out, and holding firebreaks through the use of chainsaws, hand tools, ignition devices, and water delivery equipment.
- Engaged in all phases of wildfire response, from initial attack to mop-up.
- Trained in specialized operations, such as hot spotting, spot fire attack, tree felling, and structure protection.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness. Aerobic fitness is correlated with the time it takes to reach a safety zone.
Combat Engineer
United States Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
06.2005 - 12.2011
- Assisted, coordinated, and executed over 100 combat missions.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations to identify terrain features and potential threats.
- Performed demolitions on enemy fortifications and obstacles.
- Set up booby traps to disrupt enemy movement or activities.
- Mastered effective techniques for route clearance and counter-IED activities.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities to successfully overcome various challenges.
- Demonstrated crucial teamwork and communication skills for seamless coordination and successful mission execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2021
BBA - Project Management
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- SOP Adherence
- Safety processes and procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Code enforcement
- Hazard Identification
- Corrective Action Planning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Protocols
- Multitasking
Certification
- S-131 Firefighter Type 1
- S-219 Firing Operations
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- FF1 Qualified
- ICT5 Trainee
- S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
- S-211 Portable Pumps
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- S-271 Helicopter Crew Member
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- CSTI- Haz Mat FRO / FRA
- FEMA IS 200c
- FEMA IS 700b
- NWCG ISC-100
- NWCG ISC-200
- NWCG I-100, S-110, S-130, S-190, L-100
- CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Fire and Safety Services
The Patriot Group
06.2024 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
04.2021 - 04.2023
Veteran Outreach Specialist
Warriors Connected
01.2021 - 06.2023
HotShot
United States Forest Service
06.2018 - 04.2021
Combat Engineer
United States Army
06.2005 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Diego State University
BBA - Project Management
National University
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