Jesus A. Silva
Whittier,CA
Summary
Diligent and reliable Firefighter/EMT successful at managing multiple priorities with an enthusiastic attitude. Years of experience in manual labor and customer service. Willingness to learn and accept additional firefighting responsibilities to exceed my potential while becoming a contributing factor to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Call Firefighter Type 2
U.S. Forest Service - Angeles National Forest
Arcadia, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Construct fire line and complete multiple hours of fuels and recreation project work while ensuring crew members, tools, and equipment remained fire-ready for any initial attack assignments
- Check and maintain firefighting equipment and vehicles, and assure the well-being of crew members
- Determine wet and dry bulb temperatures using a sling psychrometer, as well as estimate relative humidity and dew point using psychometric tables
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
La Habra Heights Fire Department
La Habra Heights, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other emergency and non-emergency situations
- Prepare patients and assist Firefighter/Paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care
- Participate in daily fire department equipment checks and building maintenance
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance LLC
Downey, CA
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Provide non-emergency and emergency services to the community
- Work in a team environment to accomplish tasks effectively
- Safely operate and maintain ambulance and company equipment
Landscape Maintenance Worker
Mariposa Landscapes Inc
Irwindale, CA
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Mulching, edging, trimming, and other landscaping labor duties in a high temperature environment
- Safe operation and maintenance of gas-powered equipment
- Collaborate with team members to provide exceptional customer service within tight deadlines
Delivery Load Puller
Lowe’s Home Improvement
La Habra, CA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Locate, inspect, and perform other attention-to-detail duties to complete assignments
- Operate order picker forklift, reach forklift, and other electric-powered machinery
- Provide excellent customer service in a teamwork environment
Visual Arts Assistant
Shoe City
Whittier, CA
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Install vinyl posters in a high-temperature environment
- Perform general warehouse work and routine maintenance duties
- Safely operate delivery box truck
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
Shoe City
Whittier, CA
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Provide exceptional customer service and a welcoming and safe store environment for customers and employees
- Maintain accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels
- Manage conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers in a professional manner
Education
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A -
La Habra Heights Fire Department
09-2024
Firefighter I -
Rio Hondo Fire Academy
05-2024
Emergency Medical Technician -
Downey Adult School
12.2020
High School Diploma -
California High School
06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Rio Hondo College
Skills
- Ability to learn
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Understand and abide by rules
- Teamwork and Communication
- Physical Conditioning
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Timeline
On-Call Firefighter Type 2
U.S. Forest Service - Angeles National Forest
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
La Habra Heights Fire Department
06.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Liberty Ambulance LLC
02.2021 - 12.2023
Landscape Maintenance Worker
Mariposa Landscapes Inc
03.2019 - 12.2020
Delivery Load Puller
Lowe’s Home Improvement
08.2018 - 03.2019
Visual Arts Assistant
Shoe City
11.2015 - 11.2018
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
Shoe City
06.2013 - 09.2015
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A -
La Habra Heights Fire Department
Firefighter I -
Rio Hondo Fire Academy
Emergency Medical Technician -
Downey Adult School
High School Diploma -
California High School
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Rio Hondo College
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