Jacob Garcia
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
To obtain the position as a EMT with Falck Alameda County, and give back to the community I was raised in.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fuels Crew Member
Santa Clara County Fire Department
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked with a team, utilizing hand tools to fight wildland fires, and care for the community
- Community outreach, presentations, and safety breifings
Maintenance Technician
Shaw Industries
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilized mechanical knowledge and experience to maintain, repair, and build.
Crew Member Type II Hand Crew
Tuolumne Rancheria Fire Department
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked as a member of a team on a hand crew as a sawyer and puller, cutting hand lines and maintaining tools
Wildland Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked on a hand crew to cut hand line during campaign fires in all areas of California
- Maintained hand tools
Firefighter AD
U.S Forest Service
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Workrd on type 3's engiens, hand crew and helicoters.
- cutt hand lind and progessive hose lays on wild fires, maintaine equipment.
Apprentice Firefighter
Amador Fire Protecton District
Amador, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Assisted with problem-solving of challenging projects to develop critical thinking skills.
Education
EMT
Project Heartbeat
Oakland, CA02-2024
High School Diploma -
Castro Valley High School
Castro Valley, CA06-2018
No Degree - First Responders
Edan Area Rop
Hayward CA06-2018
Skills
- EMT
- BLS CPR
- First Responder Operations
- S-130, S-190, S-212, S-290, S-270,
- L-180
- S-212
- IS-100, IS-700, IS-800
- Swift Water Rescue Awareness
- Firefighter Survival
- HFD CERT Member
Timeline
Apprentice Firefighter
Amador Fire Protecton District
09.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Shaw Industries
01.2024 - 05.2025
Fire Fuels Crew Member
Santa Clara County Fire Department
07.2022 - 12.2023
Crew Member Type II Hand Crew
Tuolumne Rancheria Fire Department
05.2021 - 12.2021
Wildland Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
01.2020 - 05.2021
Firefighter AD
U.S Forest Service
06.2018 - 12.2018
EMT
Project Heartbeat
High School Diploma -
Castro Valley High School
No Degree - First Responders
Edan Area Rop