Jacob Saydyk
Anderson,CA
Summary
Accomplished firefighter with 2 seasons of wildland experience, showcasing expertise in emergency response and fire suppression. Combining academy training with hands-on experience to excel in leadership, consistently prioritizing crew safety and performance. Skilled in operating fire fighting equipment, providing emergency medical assistance, and utilizing essential tools and techniques for optimizing firefighting operations. Resourceful, hardworking, and dependable professional seeking a position in Cal Fire.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Member
Ventura Training Center
Camarillo, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Used basic wildland fire suppression skills including fire weather, incident organization, fire behavior and proper tool and radio use.
- Assisted in specialized assignments including backfire and burnout.
- Collaborated with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.
- Assigned to various positions of a fire crew including Polaski, Scrape and various hand tools.
- Learned proper techniques in removing brush for fire line construction.
- Performed a variety of technical and procedural duties including wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire operations, hazard fuel reduction, fire prevention, safety inspections, maintenance of fire equipment, and emergency medical service.
- Participated in physical training to maintain high levels of physical fitness.
- Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots.
Engineer
Wasco Fire House
Wasco, CA
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Staffed municipal fire engines to respond to incidents both on and off prison grounds, assisting local fire departments.
- Operated fire and rescue equipment like generators, pumps, and extrication tools.
- Conducted fire and life safety inspections within the institution and performing daily checks on fire apparatus and equipment.
- Assisted local department and state prison with weekly life flights.
- Became familiar with fire control methods and terminology.
- Collaborated with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.
- Assigned to leadership role as Engineer on a Type 1 Engine.
- Conducted mutual aide calls with local city fire department through a dispatch center, consisting but not limited to: traffic collisions, structure fires, vehicle fires and medical emergencies.
- Participated in physical training to maintain high levels of physical fitness.
Engineer
Chuckawalla Fire House
Blythe, CA
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Staffed municipal fire engines to respond to incidents both on and off prison grounds, assisting local fire departments.
- Operated fire and rescue equipment like generators, pumps, and extrication tools.
- Conducted fire and life safety inspections within the institution and performing daily checks on fire apparatus and equipment.
- Assisted local department and state prison with weekly life flights.
- Became familiar with fire control methods and terminology.
- Collaborated with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.
- Assigned to leadership role as Engineer on a Type 1 Engine.
- Conducted mutual aide calls with local city fire department through a dispatch center, consisting but not limited to: traffic collisions, structure fires, vehicle fires and medical emergencies.
- Participated in physical training to maintain high levels of physical fitness.
Education
Associate Degree Credits - undefined
Coastline Community College
Newport Beach, CA03.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Pioneer High School
Redding, CA06.2001
Skills
Follow oral and written directions
Do and perform heavy, strenuous physical work
Continually work safely with others
Respond quickly to oral commands or signals in emergency situations
Constantly accept and benefit from training in fire suppression, work and techniques
Certification
- FEMA IS 13
- FEMA IS 5A
- FEMA IS-100 C
- FEMA IS 120 C
- FEMA IS-200 C
- FEMA IS-700 B
- FEMA IS-800 D
- FEMA IS 230 E
- FEMA IS 235 C
- FEMA IS 241 C
- FEMA IS 242 C
- FEMA IS 320
- FEMA IS 706
- FEMA IS 906
- FEMA IS 907
- FEMA IS 2200
- CalFire C- 212
- NWCG S-130
- NWCG L-180
- NWCG S-190
- NWCG S-290
- First Responder Awareness
- First Responder Operations
- CalFire Fire Fighter 1C
- AHA CPR-AED
- CSTI First Responder Awareness
- CalFire Wildland Safety and Survival
- Fire Ground Survival Awareness
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Stop the Bleed
- Flood Fight Methods
Timeline
Crew Member
Ventura Training Center
09.2024 - Current
Engineer
Wasco Fire House
03.2023 - 06.2024
Engineer
Chuckawalla Fire House
01.2016 - 02.2018
Associate Degree Credits - undefined
Coastline Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Pioneer High School