Jacob Porter
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Highly motivated employee, aspiring for excellence and continuous growth within my craft of firefighting and emergency response. Adaptable professional with experience in offering emergency response, team collaboration, and a hard work ethic. Dedicated employee with a positive attitude, who is adaptable, values fitness, and is willing to get the job done with exceptional customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter 1
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
West Point, CA
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed emergency response operations, including but not limited to: Structural Firefighting, Wildland Firefighting, Wildland Urban Interface, Hazardous Materials Operations, Apparatus Pumping Operations, Vehicle Extrication, Low-Angle Rope Rescue Operations, Medical Patient Assessment/EMS Patient Care, Rescues
- Operated and programmed two-way radios
- Participated in multi-department coordinated emergency response and trainings with other fire departments including but not limited to; West Point Fire Protection District, Sac-Metro Fire, Sonora City Fire, Calaveras Consolidated Fire, Tuolumne County Fire, Central Fire District, Kern County Fire, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, CHP, Cal Fire: Amador-El Dorado Unit, Humboldt Unit, Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit, Fresno-Kings Unit, Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
- Ordered, directed and supervised personnel, resources, and equipment during emergency incidence within compliance with state regulation
- Led Safety & Education demonstrations at community outreach engagements, including but not limited to county/city fairs and Youth & Family Education Fairs
- Developed curriculum and was responsible for training of onboarding co-workers
- Attended Sierra FF1 Academy at Castle Training Center
- Conducted and participated in training activities with coworkers, comprised of hands on and classroom education
- Inspected and maintained station, station equipment, as well as tools and equipment for fire apparatus, checked, cleaned and polished engines
- Completed paperwork, forms, and reports, including but not limited to: Fuel logs, apparatus mileage logs, apparatus inspection forms, and training reports, kept records and prepared reports
Firefighter 1
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Atwater, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Sierra Region Firefighter 1 Academy:
- Structure 1A certification
- Wildland 1C certification
- Hazmat First Responder Operations and Awareness 1B certifications
- Cal Fire Public Safety and First Aid
- Structure firefighter survival
- Wildland Firefighter Survival
Type 1 Handcrew Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
Magalia, CA
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed emergency response operations, including: Wildland Firefighting, Wildland Handline Construction, Wildland Urban Interface
- Conducted and participated in training activities with coworkers, comprised of hands on and classroom education
- Performed and completed community fuel reduction/firebreak projects and trail maintenance in surrounding communities as well as State Parks, helped build and maintain roads and trails
- Inspected and maintained station, station equipment, as well as tools and equipment for fire apparatus
Framer/Laborer
RL Mays Construction
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Organize lumber in specific locations in order to assist the framers
- Assist with cutting lumber for the framers
- Work with the lift driver to assist with picking up lumber and walls
- Take orders from the foreman to help the framers
- Bring nails and hardware to the framers
- Pick up trash and organize job site everyday
- Use of skill saws and other hand tools
Painter/prepper
Porter and Sons Painting
Eureka, CA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Prep surfaces for painting by scaping, sanding, and caulking surfaces as needed
- Paint exterior and interior surfaces by brushing and rolling
- Cutting in with a brush using intense precision
- Masking windows and other areas to block paint overspray
- Proper ladder safety and usage
- Job site clean up after every day on site
- Cleaning of hand tools and proper placement for storage
- Use of scissor lifts and boom trucks
- Following OSHA safety protocols during work practices
- Communicating with customers and ensuring they are up to date on painting processes
Painter/prepper
Maddox Painting
San Marcos, CA
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Prep surfaces for painting by scaping, sanding, and caulking surfaces as needed
- Paint exterior and interior surfaces by brushing and rolling
- Power washing exterior surfaces for preparation of paint
- Cutting in with a brush using intense precision
- Masking windows and other areas to block paint overspray
- Proper ladder safety and usage
- Job site clean up after every day on site
- Cleaning of hand tools and proper placement for storage
Pizza Cook
Brooklyn Boys Pizza
Vista, CA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepare pizza line ingredients and ensure they are stocked
- Make pizzas and insure quality is up to standards
- Take orders over the phone and make ticket orders
- Greet customers and provide a pleasant dining experience
- Maintain a friendly work environment
- Sanitize and clean all kitchen equipment
Geographic Information Systems Intern
San Marcos Fire Department
San Marcos, CA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- GIS duties included creating pre-plan maps for the fire apparatus
- Georeferencing different fire components on each map in order for fire personnel to be able to more efficiently locate essential fire components in and around the building
- Seventy pre-plan maps were created
- Stay in communication with the chief who was in charge on my operations
Busser
Mama n Papas Pizza Grotto
Vista, CA
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Clean and reset tables as needed in the restaurant
- Assist servers with food running and any other needs
- Ensure a friendly work environment.
- Greet customers, and provide a pleasant dining experience.
- Clean and sanitize all work equipment.
Ride along intern
Vista Fire Department
Vista, CA
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Go on all calls with the engine and participate as an observer on scene
- Help clean the kitchen after dinner and maintain a clean workplace
- Fire fighting course work was completed and turned into my intern captain
- Ask questions about the fire service and gain a better knowledge of the job duties
Education
EMT-B Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
San Diego, CA03-2025
IFSAC Pro Board State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 - Fire Science
Merced County Fire Department/Cal Fire
Atwater, CA12-2022
60 Units of general studies - General Studies
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA06-2019
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CA06-2017
15 units of forestry credits - Forestry
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CASkills
- Emergency response
- Team coordination
- Community outreach
- Equipment maintenance
- Teachable student
- Adaptability
- EMT certified
- Communicative
- Empathetic
- Ability to work in hazardous conditions
Certification
- California State Fire Marshal IFSAC Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification
- Cal Fire Firefighter 1A certificate
- Cal Fire Firefighter 1B certificate
- Cal Fire Firefighter 1C certificate
- Cal Fire Orientation
- California Class C Driver's License
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- FEMA IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- C-212: Power Chainsaw Operator A card
- S-110: Basic Wildland Firefighter Orientation
- S-130: Firefighter Training
- Emergency Medical Technician
- S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- L-180: Human Factors on Fireline
- CAL FIRE 4200: Fire Crew Firefighter
- Maintenance Employee Safety Orientation (MESO)
- Injury & Heat Illness Prevention
- Alcohol & Drug Awareness
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Workplace Safety
- Discrimination & Harassment Prevention
References
- Bryce Bernat, Fire Captain, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, (209) 201-7344, bryce.bernat@fire.ca.gov
- Kenneth Pease, Fire Captain, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, (650) 575-2777, kenneth.pease@fire.ca.gov
- Roman Martinez, Fire Apparatus Engineer, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, (916) 833-8400, roman.martinez@fire.ca.gov
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter 1
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
04.2023 - 12.2024
Firefighter 1
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
08.2022 - 12.2022
Type 1 Handcrew Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
04.2022 - 08.2022
Framer/Laborer
RL Mays Construction
09.2021 - 04.2022
Painter/prepper
Porter and Sons Painting
07.2020 - 08.2021
Painter/prepper
Maddox Painting
04.2020 - 07.2020
Geographic Information Systems Intern
San Marcos Fire Department
02.2019 - 05.2019
Pizza Cook
Brooklyn Boys Pizza
11.2018 - 07.2019
Ride along intern
Vista Fire Department
01.2017 - 05.2017
Busser
Mama n Papas Pizza Grotto
02.2016 - 11.2018
EMT-B Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
IFSAC Pro Board State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 - Fire Science
Merced County Fire Department/Cal Fire
60 Units of general studies - General Studies
Palomar College
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
15 units of forestry credits - Forestry
Cal Poly Humboldt
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