Ira W. Harvey
Potter Valley,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated professional seeking the opportunity to serve as a Fire Captain with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). With a strong passion for fire safety and emergency response, committed to ensuring the well-being of communities and protecting lives and property. Possessing extensive experience in fire suppression, incident command, and team leadership, adept at making critical decisions under pressure and effectively managing resources. Seeking to utilize expertise and skills to contribute to CAL FIRE's mission of safeguarding California's natural resources and providing exceptional fire protection services.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE
07.2022 - Current
- Drive and operate a Type III fire engine, perform daily maintenance on fire apparatus, fill out ME 101 cards
- Respond to any type of emergencies regarding fire, vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies
- Hold incident commander (IC) position on initial attacks while developing strategies and tactics to mitigate incident, maintain accountability of all personnel
- Lead and participate in physical fitness and training, lead fire ground training, educate the public on fire safety and fire prevention
- Perform month-ends, meal cost, eFC-33, ePay, order fuel, fire reports and update firefighter schedules
- I am the team lead for the Confined Space on the Mendocino Unit Technical Rescue Team
Fire Captain
Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Department
03.2019 - Current
- Required to lead an engine company on any type of emergencies regarding fire, vehicle accidents and medical emergencies
- Hold incident commander (IC) position on initial attacks while developing strategies and tactics to mitigate incident
- Maintain accountability of all personnel
- Lead trainings and provide constructive feedback to crew members as needed
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Eckels Ranch and Cattle Company
08.2001 - Current
- Mark and brand cattle, herd and transport cattle, harvest hay and maintain fences
- Cared for about one hundred and fifty animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Harvey Ranch
08.2000 - Current
- Ranch foreman, land management, operate equipment, maintain ranch buildings, feed livestock, mark and brand cattle, herd and transport cattle, harvest hay and maintain fences
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Lead a firefighter hand crew alongside the fire captain, respond to wildland fires, construct fire line around the fires edge
- Be a look out for the crew, establish escape routes, safety zones and temporary refuge areas (TRA)
- Flag potential fire line, perform daily maintenance on fire apparatus, participate in physical fitness and training, lead fire ground trainings, educate the public on fire safety and fire prevention
- Perform month-ends, meal cost, eFC-33, ePay, update firefighter schedules
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
03.2012 - 12.2020
- Participate in Vegetation Management Program projects
- Respond to any type of fire, life hazard or natural emergency
- Expected to perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the station and fire equipment
- Participate in physical fitness and training
- Educate the public on fire safety and fire prevention, map new roads, complete LE-100 inspections
- Heavy fire equipment bulldozer swamper, fill out Shift Tickets, work with private dozers, flag dozer line and hazards, perform maintenance on dozer, equipment check out and fill out ME 101, 102 cards, be a look out
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Cold Creek Ranch
06.2003 - 06.2020
- Feed livestock, mark and brand cattle, herd and transport cattle and harvest hay
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Geyser Cattle Company
10.2004 - 03.2020
- Feed livestock, mark and brand cattle, herd and transport cattle, harvest hay and maintain fences
Firefighter/Operator
Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Department
06.2006 - 03.2019
- Held incident commander (IC) position, responded to any type of fire, life hazard and natural emergency, operated emergency equipment on emergency scenes, pump fire apparatuses, gave report on conditions, communicated to other personnel including landing of helicopters
- Assisted and participate in trainings and training of new personnel, educated the public on fire safety and fire prevention
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
04.2017 - 04.2017
- Created a shaded field break, prepared and burned piles of vegetation, performed daily maintenance of chainsaws and chippers
Confined Space Technician
Rescue Solutions
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Complete rescue protocols in confined spaces, set up for possible confined space rescues, monitor a four gas monitor for confined space, assist in training of new employees
- Complete and document confined space entries
Laborer/Equipment Operator
Rosco Construction
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Assisted in building construction, landscaping, operated medium and heavy equipment
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Responded to any type of fire, life hazard or natural emergency, performed daily maintenance and cleaning of the station and fire equipment, participated in physical fitness and trainings, educated the public on fire safety and fire prevention, mapped new roads, completed LE-100 inspections
Equipment Operator
Welch Vineyard Management
09.2010 - 10.2010
- Hauled harvest grapes from vineyard to loading dock, removed grapes from trailer to be prepared for transportation to winery
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
06.2007 - 11.2008
- Responded to any type of fire, life hazard or natural emergency, performed daily maintenance and cleaning of the station and fire equipment, participated in physical fitness and trainings, educated the public on fire safety and fire prevention, mapped new roads, completed LE-100 inspections
Education
High School Diploma -
Potter Valley High School
Potter Valley06-2006
Skills
- Rescue Operations
- Scheduling
- Heavy Equipment Boss (Trainee)
- Public Speaking
- Fence Building/Repair
Certification
· NIMS 700
· NIMS 800
· I-100
· I-200
· I-300
· I-400
· COA 7 WEEK
· FFA 7 WEEK
· CSFM Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations
· CSFM Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician
· CSMF Company Officer 2B
· CSMF Company Officer 2C
· CSFM Firefighter 1
· CSFM Instructor 1
· CSFM Firefighter Survival
· CalFire Water Rescue Awareness
· CalFire C-236 Heavy Equipment Boss
· CalFire C-234 Intermediate Firing Methods
· CalFire C-219 Firing Operations
· CalFire Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival Level 3
· CalFire Leading and Influencing
· CalFire 67 Hour Basic
· Rescue 3 Confined Space Technician
Timeline
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE
07.2022 - Current
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE
06.2021 - 07.2022
Fire Captain
Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Department
03.2019 - Current
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
04.2017 - 04.2017
Confined Space Technician
Rescue Solutions
11.2015 - 03.2017
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
03.2012 - 12.2020
Laborer/Equipment Operator
Rosco Construction
11.2011 - 03.2012
Equipment Operator
Welch Vineyard Management
09.2010 - 10.2010
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
06.2009 - 10.2011
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
06.2007 - 11.2008
Firefighter/Operator
Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Department
06.2006 - 03.2019
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Geyser Cattle Company
10.2004 - 03.2020
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Cold Creek Ranch
06.2003 - 06.2020
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Eckels Ranch and Cattle Company
08.2001 - Current
Ranch Hand/Laborer
Harvey Ranch
08.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Potter Valley High School
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