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Irrael Torres

Porterville,CA

Summary

Physically-fit professional with solid background combatting fires. Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter Type 2

USDA Forest Service
Springville, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
  • Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
  • Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
  • Loading helicopter personnel and cargo, considering helicopter capabilities
  • Passenger briefings
  • Manifesting
  • Lifting and landing helicopter with the correct hand signals and communication
  • Respond to initial attack fires and large campaign fires
  • Administrative work: Daily log, crew time reports,
  • Per diem

Merchandiser

The Home Depot Inc
Porterville, CA
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Executing price changes, product rotation, and special projects designed to improve how products are displayed to customers and to meet our suppliers needs and expectations.
  • Execute strategies and ensure products are displayed correctly to drive sales
  • Build displays and fixtures while utilizing basic hand tools and power tools in addition to refreshing display material/signage/brochures
  • Provide service to multiple departments in the store which requires repetitive lifting, bending, and operating lift equipment
  • Maintain strong relationships with store associates and provide customer service to both internal and external customers

Fire Fighter, Type 2

J Franco Reforestation
Auburn, OR
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Assisted with fire suppression and rescue operations in wildland and structural fires.
  • Participated in regular physical training sessions to maintain fitness levels.
  • Developed strategies for containment of structure fires based on size, type of construction, contents involved and surrounding exposures.
  • Instructed and assisted new crew members on the use of fire land hand tools
  • Participate in all aspects of fire suppression and prescribed fire activities, including line construction and mop up
  • Qualified chainsaw operator
  • Utilize and specialized in tools such as: Hand tool, chainsaw, portable pump and fire equipment
  • Proficient in radio use and programming
  • Proficient with maps and use of compasses
  • Participated in safety briefings such as: After action review

Education

High School Diploma -

Monache High School
Porterville, CA
05-2016

Skills

  • First-aid and CPR
  • Fire Suppression Techniques
  • Chainsaw Operation
  • Safety Equipment Inspection
  • Team Collaboration
  • Two-Way Radio Operation
  • Station and Equipment Cleaning
  • Fast learner
  • Knowledge on fire behavior including: Causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature
  • Maintaining situational awareness
  • Communicate verbally and via radio effectively with colleagues

Certification

  • FEMA IS-00700.B
  • FEMA IS-00100.C
  • L180 Human factors in the Wildland Fire Service
  • S190- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • RT130- Fire Safety Refresher
  • S130- Basic Firefighter

References

Peppermint Helittack supervisor- Eleazar Martinez

(559)359-7346

Eleazar.martinez@usda.gov

The Home Depot Supervisor- Phil 

(928)279-2415

JFranco Reforestation Supervisor- Joan Alcantar

(559)920-6986

Joanalcantar9419@gmail.com

Timeline

Firefighter Type 2

USDA Forest Service
06.2024 - Current

Merchandiser

The Home Depot Inc
02.2023 - 07.2024

Fire Fighter, Type 2

J Franco Reforestation
07.2021 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Monache High School

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