Jacob Alvarado
Moorpark,CA
Summary
My name is Jacob Alvarado. I am ambitious and hardworker, with a history of meeting departmental needs through consistent and organized practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest
2024.04 - 2024.08
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior
- 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
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaski's and chainsaws
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
Fire Cadet
Ventura City Fire Department
2023.03 - 2024.04
- A Fire Department member responsible for interdepartmental transportation, equipment management, on-the-job training, and public outreach
- Duties include training, administrative and clerical functions, as well as fire house duties Completion of tasks assigned by Fire Department personnel.
- Developed techniques in firefighting, hazardous materials and emergency medical responses.
Student Worker
Oxnard Fire Academy
2022.08 - 2023.03
- Repair and maintenance of fire academy tools and equipment Repairing and maintenance knowledge of chainsaws, rotary saws, PASS devices, SCBAs, and generators Worked and gained experience with the use of power and hand tools, equipment and two-way radio communication.
Education
Highschool Degree -
Moorpark High School
06.2022
Fire Technology Degree (In Progress) -
Oxnard College
05.2022
Skills
- Firefighter equipment knowledge
- Repair and maintenance knowledge
- EMT certification
- Accountable
- Team player
- Trustworthy
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- S130 Firefighting training
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest
2024.04 - 2024.08
Fire Cadet
Ventura City Fire Department
2023.03 - 2024.04
Student Worker
Oxnard Fire Academy
2022.08 - 2023.03
Highschool Degree -
Moorpark High School
Fire Technology Degree (In Progress) -
Oxnard College
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- S130 Firefighting training
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
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