Jaidyn LaCross
Sparks,NV
Summary
Driven to start my career as a Reno firefighter. Ready to contribute to a dedicated Department and build a long-term future for the City of Reno.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal Shoreline Fire Crew Member
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Responding to fire, medical, rescue, and wildland incidents as part of a professional emergency response team.
- Performed fire suppression tasks including hose deployment, structure protection, and exposure control.
- Provided AEMT level patient assessment, treatment, and care during medical emergencies and transport.
- Operated and maintained firefighting tools, apparatus equipment, and wildland gear.
- Participated in regular training, drills, and physical conditioning to maintain readiness.
- Performed wildland firefighting operations including line construction, mop-up, and fuel reduction.
- Completed daily station duties including equipment inspections, cleaning, and documentation.
Cadet
Reno Fire Explorers Program
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Performed firefighting skills, fire ground operations, hose handling, hydrant operations, water supply, ladder skills and safe ladder operations, search and rescue training.
- Performed proper PPE use and SCBA familiarization, radio operations and call procedures and scene safety.
- Performed leadership skills, physical fitness training to prepare for future academies and ride alongs to observe real emergency calls.
- Participated in community events, public education events, community service and department outreach.
Food Runner / Busser
La Famiglia
Reno, Nevada
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient service flow.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items to answer customer inquiries effectively.
- Supported team members by training new food runners on procedures.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and requests for additional items or services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Truckee Meadows Community College
05-2026
Reno Fire Explorer Program
07-2025
High School Diploma -
Spanish Springs Highschool
06-2021
Certification
• State of Nevada EMT Advanced
• S-110 • S-130 • S-190
• L-180 • S-212
• Fal 3 (basic Faller)
• ICS 100 • ICS 200 • ICS 230
• ICS 700 • ICS 800
• CPR & First Aid
• S-110 • S-130 • S-190
• L-180 • S-212
• Fal 3 (basic Faller)
• ICS 100 • ICS 200 • ICS 230
• ICS 700 • ICS 800
• CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Seasonal Shoreline Fire Crew Member
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
05.2024 - 10.2025
Cadet
Reno Fire Explorers Program
01.2024 - 07.2025
Food Runner / Busser
La Famiglia
12.2021 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno Fire Explorer Program
High School Diploma -
Spanish Springs Highschool