Jason Nagano
548 Brooks Street #B Oceanside,CA
Summary
Hardworking Fire Apparatus Engineer seeking to promote to Fire Captain within the San Diego Unit. Eager to build upon skills learned as a Firefighter I and Fire Apparatus Engineer within the San Diego Unit and take on new responsibilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Cal Fire San Diego Unit
05.2021 - 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 the public on the Department Defensible Space Program
- Ensure all equipment on the 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 the Emergency Command Center (ECC), and other responding resources
- Identify life hazardous situations, communicate the hazard, isolate the hazard and deny entry
- Safely coordinate with Helicopters that are preforming air operations and insuring to communicate any hazards in the area
- Constructing fire-line using hand tools
- Following the 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 the day and being flexible for operational need
- Assume command on emergency incidents, properly implement ICS and stay within the span of control by properly assigning resources
- Review the Firefighter I schedule and insure proper staffing levels will be met
- Dip the fuel tanks and keep up to date records
- Calculate the Food Subsistence month end report and email all document to the appropriate personnel
- Order Fuel and Propane for the station
- Cross check Firefighter timesheets and confirm accuracy and approve when completed correctly
- Insure emergency scene is well lit for First Responders
- Insure accountability on emergency incidents
- Insure 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 the 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
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
Atwater, CAAssociate of Science - Fire Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Behavioral Science
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2014
EMT License - Emergency Medical Technician
NCTI
Livermore, CA12.2016
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Relationship building with cooperating agencies
- Personal accountability
- Community education
- Safety
Certification
- Cal Fire 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 (Trainee)
- C-355 Ground Support Unit Leader Certification
- C-255 Equipment Manager Certification (Trainee)
- 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
- Cal Fire San Diego Unit Truck Academy
- Journeyed CAL-JAC Fire Apparatus Engineer
- CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator)
- State of California EMT Card
Timeline
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Cal Fire San Diego Unit
05.2021 - 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
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Butte College
Bachelor of Science - Social Behavioral Science
Butte College
EMT License - Emergency Medical Technician
NCTI
- Cal Fire 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 (Trainee)
- C-355 Ground Support Unit Leader Certification
- C-255 Equipment Manager Certification (Trainee)
- 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
- Cal Fire San Diego Unit Truck Academy
- Journeyed CAL-JAC Fire Apparatus Engineer
- CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator)
- State of California EMT Card
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