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Javier Duarte

Salinas,CA

Summary

Leading with integrity, courage, and humility. Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing wildland fires through aggressive direct handline construction. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 5 seasons of experience in efficiently responding to wildland fires as First Saw in a Type 1 Handcrew and a ambitious attitude to keep being a student in his career firefighting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter I

CALFIRE
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
  • 2 seasons of responding and suppressing local and out of county wildfires as first saw in Type 1 Handcrew through aggressive direct handline.
  • Conducted firing operations with drip torches, hand throw firing devices, berry pistols.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using Pulaskis, chainsaws, Mcleods, Chingaderas, Rhinos, Rogue Hoes.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Fuel reduction, Brush clearing, chipping, burn piles, thinning, invasive species removal, firewood, hazard tree removal.
  • Landscape/Beautification, Weed removal, roadside brushing, planting native species.

Wildland Firefighter

California Conservation Corps
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • 3 seasons of responding and suppressing local and out of county wildfires as first saw in Type 1 Handcrew through aggressive direct handline.
  • Crewleader in Type 1 handcrew. Knows and has been in every role/position.
  • Conducted firing operations with drip torches, hand throw firing devices, berry pistols.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using Pulaskis, chainsaws, Mcleods, Chingaderas, Rhinos, Rogue Hoes.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Local and State of emergency flood response.
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
  • Fuel reduction, Brush clearing, chipping, burn piles, thinning, invasive species removal, firewood, hazard tree removal.
  • Landscape/Beautification, Weed removal, roadside brushing, planting native species.
  • Spike Camp, Vehicle and pack in, camp set up, layout, mule packing, spike food shopping, cooking, meal planning, food storage and safe food handling, wood gathering.

Security Guard

Securitas
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences to complete and submit incident report.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.

Scheduling/Dispatch

Braga Fresh
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Made sure production team pushed day-of items, coordinated with crew leaders on amount of product they have and how much they can produce.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Cut items and notify Sales Team and customers of shortages.
  • Make sure production team is on task and pushing finished product in timely manner.
  • Daily inventory on raw product that is on hand, Order raw product that is needed.
  • Transfer finished product, check product is exact on reefer trailer, give truck driver list of what is loaded
  • Printing new updated scoreboards for production team.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Diploma -

Monterey County Home Charter School
Salinas
07.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in hand tools/power tools
  • Bendix King Radio programming
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to work days/weeks away from home exceptionally
  • Ability to do strenuous labor/lifting
  • Excellent under stress/pressure
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Performing daily maintenance, cleaning, and basic repair to chainsaws
  • Physical Fitness/Stamina
  • Decision-Making
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patrolling
  • Legible Report Writing
  • Report Preparation
  • Security Camera Monitoring
  • Security Procedures Knowledge
  • Physical Stamina

Certification

  • Fire Fighter 1C: Wildland
  • SFT TLOs & ELOs Fire Fighter 1A: Structure
  • CALFIRE 1D: Fire Protection Orientation
  • SFT TLOs & ELOs Confined Space Awareness
  • Public Safety First Aid (PSFA)
  • AHA BLS Provider CPR and AED
  • Wildland Firefighter Safety & Survival
  • Cal OES Hazmat FRO- Pro Board
  • L-180: Human Factors on the Fireline
  • S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • S-130: Firefighter Training
  • C-212 Level A Basic Card
  • FEMA IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
  • FEMA IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • FEMA IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • FEMA IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • Hazwoper
  • California Security Guard License/Registration
  • Power to Arrest & Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism Awareness

Volunteer Experience

  • AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Explorer Scout directing foot and vehicle traffic.
  • John Steinbeck library - Shredding paper, reading books to children
  • Food Not Bombs - Handing out hot meals to homeless and people in need.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Firefighter I

CALFIRE
04.2024 - Current

Security Guard

Securitas
11.2022 - 01.2024

Wildland Firefighter

California Conservation Corps
12.2021 - 03.2024

Scheduling/Dispatch

Braga Fresh
03.2020 - 12.2021

Diploma -

Monterey County Home Charter School

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