Jason Figueroa
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making. Firefighting professional with comprehensive experience in emergency response and life-saving techniques. Known for strong focus on collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable team player skilled in equipment maintenance and fire prevention strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
ELK MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS Mendocino National Forest
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Seasonal on Elk Mountain hotshots in Upper Lake ranger district on the Mendocino National Forest.
- DUTIES/CREW EXPERIENCE
- Fire Suppression
- Handline construction (digging direct or indirect fireline)
- Mop-up (eliminating any hotspotting fires and cold trailing on the interior and fire edge)
- Fuel reduction( eliminating any fuel like brushing roads, hazardous trees and moisture that is a potential to starting or feeding fires)
- Firing operations
- Swamping
- Water bars/ line rehab
- Spiking out
- Spinning weather (weather observations and accurate readings)
- Firing devices (drip torches and fusies)
- Tool maintenance proper use of tools (pulaski, chinge, fire axe, fire rake, chainsaw)
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sports
12.2022 - 05.2023
- My role at hibbett is sales associate my responsibilities are help customers at all times on the sales floor be able to answer any questions they man have about shoes clothing and sport accessories i also help with boxing and labeling online orders i help with shipment when i arrives every week i also help with displaying and labeling any new product that arrives at store before putting on sales floor clean store as well as organize when needed also help with closing meaning closing registers and cleaning store before closing up
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Lift Operator
Big Bear Ski Resort
12.2021 - 04.2022
- My role at the ski resort was lift operator. I was in charge of the chair I was assigned to by making sure all guests got on the lift properly and followed all rules to ensure safety. I had to watch gate monitors to make sure all guests paid for a pass. We would all work as a team to discuss the work day and make it as smooth as possible.
- Ensured efficient lift operations by coordinating with other team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Communicated with other lift operators about high-risk lift riders.
- Maintained lift mazes, ramps and signs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and courteous assistance to guests using the lift services.
Sales Associate
Tillys
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Knowledgeable in marketing techniques to make given sales
- Performed exceptional customer interaction and service when asked too
- Supportive team player among staff and management
- Collected data on all revenue made among the store per day
- Distribution of clothes and apparel daily among the stores
- (SEASONAL HIRE)
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Sales Associate
Kore
08.2020 - 12.2020
- My role at Kore was as a sales associate. My responsibilities included providing the best possible customer service to every customer. Working the cash register and money handling. I was in charge of inventory and stocking during my shift. I would also make sure the work environment was clean at all times.
- (SEASONAL HIRE)
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
Forest Health/ Fire training
CCC
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Trail maintenance, brushing, fencing, clearing, handrails, and compliant trails.
- Familiar with basic fire behavior chainsaw usage and maintenance on STIHL 440,441,261 models
- Chainsaw assignments such as bucking and climbing hazardous trees.
- Identify best felling practice, used safe cutting practice to prevent injuries determine proper place for felling wedges react fast for safety when escaping falling trees
- Making sure debris is cleared from site to allow for safe passage for both vehicles and crew personnel.
- Experienced with emergency fire camps with supply, traffic control, rolling hose and demobilization process.
- Experienced in looking at compass readings, taking measurements of tree height, diameter, and growth along with species identification.
- Responsible at times for setting up camp for other team members including food handling and packaging, food prep, wood gathering, water distribution and supply of all materials.
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision making with the fire team to come up with the best possible solutions for a given task.
Education
Associate of Science - EMT and Fire Technology
Mt San Antiono
Walnut, CA05-2018
High School Diploma -
John Muir Charter School
Ukiah, CA05.2017
Skills
- Team Player
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Hard Working
- Problem solver
- Fast learner
- People friendly
- Adaptable
- Firefighting
- Firefighting activities
- Emergency response
- Structural firefighting
Timeline
Firefighter
ELK MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS Mendocino National Forest
07.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sports
12.2022 - 05.2023
Lift Operator
Big Bear Ski Resort
12.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
Tillys
10.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Kore
08.2020 - 12.2020
Forest Health/ Fire training
CCC
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - EMT and Fire Technology
Mt San Antiono
High School Diploma -
John Muir Charter School
Training
- S-110- Basic Wildland Fire Orientation- 2020
- S-190- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior- 2020
- S-131- type 1 training- 2022
- S-130- Firefighting Training- 2020
- S-212- Wildland Chainsaw- Falling experience- 2020
- Emergency Response/ Fire Camp Support
- IS-100.c- Introduction to Incident Command System- 2020
- IS-700.b- Introduction to National Incident Management System- 2020
- DWR/CCC-Emergency Flood Fighting Training System- 2019
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