Jason Nagano
548 Brooks Street #A Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Fire Apparatus Engineer seeking a transfer to Battalion 5 Schedule A Station to broaden my professional career within the organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Cal Fire San Diego Unit
08.2021 - Current
- Inspect and maintain Engine, Tactical Water Tender, Patrol, Rescue Ambulance and Utility Trucks.
- Insure crew is wearing appropriate PPE.
- Defensible Space Inspector/ Battalion 5 DSI Coordinator.
- Educate public on Department Defensible Space Program.
- Ensure all equipment on Fire Apparatus is clean and properly maintained.
- Identify building construction and point out potential target hazards to crew and incoming resources.
- Following fire suppression policies on wildland, structure and vehicle fire incidents in order to mitigate threats.
- Repair and install vehicle items on utility trucks such as, utility camper struts, light bulbs and wiring of lights.
- Operate Department Radios and communicate with Emergency Command Center (ECC), and other responding resources.
- Identify life hazardous situations, communicate hazard, isolate hazard and deny entry.
- Safely coordinate with Helicopters that are preforming air operations and ensuring to communicate any hazards in area.
- Constructing fire-line using hand tools.
- Following 10 Standard Firefighting Orders and 18 Watch out Situations.
- Use defensive driving techniques while driving department vehicles.
- Participating in Burn Operations and insuring crew is safely using hand toss incendiary devices, drip torches and fusees.
- Properly communicated within my Chain of Command.
- Responded to fire alarms and extinguished fires.
- Accurately reading Topo maps and utilizing GPS coordinates to locate patients, rendezvous with resources and make access to rural areas.
- Perform and organize Multi Company drills.
- Used sophisticated firefighter rescue equipment such as hydraulic extrication equipment on vehicle, trench and buildings in order to remove trapped victims.
- Complying with Department heat related illness and injury policies.
- Give safety briefing to Engine crew.
- Ensure safe operation of strategies and tactics such as Offensive mode, Defensive mode and (RECEO-VS).
- Effectively manage day and being flexible for operational need.
- Assume command on emergency incidents, properly implement ICS and stay within span of control by properly assigning resources.
- Review Firefighter I schedule and ensure proper staffing levels will be met.
- Dip fuel tanks and keep up to date records.
- Calculate Food Subsistence month end report and email all document to appropriate personnel.
- Order Fuel and Propane for station.
- Cross check Firefighter timesheets and confirm accuracy and approve when completed correctly.
- Ensure emergency scene is well lit for First Responders.
- Ensure accountability on emergency incidents.
- Ensure proper decontamination procedures are being followed.
- Participate in water shuttle operations.
- Participate in water relay operations.
- Navigate using GPS, Compass and Thomas Brothers map book.
- Direct Fire personnel to preserve fires origin for fire investigation.
- Use training and experience to identify fire causes.
- Identify and communicate Hazardous Material Placards.
- Lead and give clear direction.
Firefighter I
Cal Fire
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Rescue patients using proper harness, equipment and knots.
- Support paramedics with patient care.
- Complete PCR's in a timely manner.
- Set up rope rescue systems.
- Utilize wildland urban interface strategy and tactics.
Marketing Director
GHS Interactive Security
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Partnered with Regional Sales Directors and Account Managers on communications directive for sales teams.
- Kept all campaigns and marketing collateral in line with branding and focused on target consumers.
- Organized and executed robust, creative experiential marketing events.
- Designed, implemented and enhanced national marketing initiatives to maximize outreach and product sales.
HVAC Installer
Precision Air
06.2001 - 03.2017
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Repaired or replaced defective equipment, components or wiring.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2013
Associate of Science - Social Behavioral Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2013
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
NCTI
Livermore, CA03.2017
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
Atwater, CA06.2008
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Relationship building with cooperating agencies
- Personal accountability Community education
- Safety
Certification
- CSFM Fire Fighter I (2019) California
- CSFM Fire Fighter I (2019) Internationally Accredited
- Firefighter II (2019) Internationally Accredited
- Cal Fire Basic Firefighter
- CalFire FFA
- CalFire COA
- San Diego Unit CalFire Truck Academy
- Hazardous Materials FRA/FRO (2018) Internationally Accredited
- Wildland Fire Fighter 1 (2020) Internationally Accredited
- SFM Confined Space and Rescue Awareness
- SFM Firefighter Survival
- CalFire Leadership Level I
- CalFire Water Rescue Awareness
- CalFire Water Rescue Operations
- CalFire Wildland Firefighter Safety & Survival Level 3
- Hazmat Incident Commander
- ICS-300 Intermediate ICS
- ICS-400 Advanced ICS
- SFT Company Officer 2B
- SFT Company Officer 2C
- SFT Instructor 1
- SFT Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations
- SFT Vehicle Extrication
- C-354 Facilities Unit Leader Certification
- C-355 Ground Support Unit Leader Certification
- C-255 Equipment Manager Certification
- Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1A:Driver Operator
- Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1B: Pump Apparatus Operations
- Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1C: Aerial Apparatus Operations
- California Class C Firefighter Endorsement
- Defensive Driver
- FEMA- IS-100, ICS 100 A. Introduction to ICS
- FEMA-IS- 700 NIMS National Response Plan
- FEMA IS 800
- ICS-200
- IS 200
- NWCG-S-130
- SFT Firefighter Survival Structure (RIC)
- NWCG-S-131 Firefighter Training (Type 1)
- NWCG-S-133 Look-Up, Look-Down, Look-Around
- NWCG-S-134 Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes & Safety Zones
- NWCG- L-180
- NWCG S-190
- NWCG-S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
- NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Power Chainsaws (Classroom 16hrs)-Bucking and Limbing & Structure Operations
- Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival Level 1
- HFEO Swamper
- CPR/AED (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION/AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR)
- State of California EMT Card
Timeline
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Cal Fire San Diego Unit
08.2021 - Current
Firefighter I
Cal Fire
04.2017 - 04.2021
Marketing Director
GHS Interactive Security
10.2015 - 04.2017
HVAC Installer
Precision Air
06.2001 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Butte College
Associate of Science - Social Behavioral Science
Butte College
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
NCTI
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
- CSFM Fire Fighter I (2019) California
- CSFM Fire Fighter I (2019) Internationally Accredited
- Firefighter II (2019) Internationally Accredited
- Cal Fire Basic Firefighter
- CalFire FFA
- CalFire COA
- San Diego Unit CalFire Truck Academy
- Hazardous Materials FRA/FRO (2018) Internationally Accredited
- Wildland Fire Fighter 1 (2020) Internationally Accredited
- SFM Confined Space and Rescue Awareness
- SFM Firefighter Survival
- CalFire Leadership Level I
- CalFire Water Rescue Awareness
- CalFire Water Rescue Operations
- CalFire Wildland Firefighter Safety & Survival Level 3
- Hazmat Incident Commander
- ICS-300 Intermediate ICS
- ICS-400 Advanced ICS
- SFT Company Officer 2B
- SFT Company Officer 2C
- SFT Instructor 1
- SFT Rope Rescue Awareness/Operations
- SFT Vehicle Extrication
- C-354 Facilities Unit Leader Certification
- C-355 Ground Support Unit Leader Certification
- C-255 Equipment Manager Certification
- Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1A:Driver Operator
- Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1B: Pump Apparatus Operations
- Fire Apparatus Driver Operator 1C: Aerial Apparatus Operations
- California Class C Firefighter Endorsement
- Defensive Driver
- FEMA- IS-100, ICS 100 A. Introduction to ICS
- FEMA-IS- 700 NIMS National Response Plan
- FEMA IS 800
- ICS-200
- IS 200
- NWCG-S-130
- SFT Firefighter Survival Structure (RIC)
- NWCG-S-131 Firefighter Training (Type 1)
- NWCG-S-133 Look-Up, Look-Down, Look-Around
- NWCG-S-134 Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes & Safety Zones
- NWCG- L-180
- NWCG S-190
- NWCG-S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
- NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Power Chainsaws (Classroom 16hrs)-Bucking and Limbing & Structure Operations
- Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival Level 1
- HFEO Swamper
- CPR/AED (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION/AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR)
- State of California EMT Card
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