John Villar
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Dedicated wildland firefighter skilled in fire suppression, safety inspections, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to enhance operational readiness and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Wildland Firefighter CCC crew
California Conservation Corps
Camarillo, California
10.2025 - Current
- Executed fire suppression techniques during wildland fire incidents.
- Operated hand tools and equipment for firefighting operations.
- Assisted in maintaining firefighting gear and equipment readiness.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses, and fire engines.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction, and vegetation.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness, such as sharpening and cleaning chainsaws and various hand tools.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Operated hand tools and equipment for various conservation tasks including, Pulaski's, mcleods, chainsaw's.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working condition for all members.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Provided support during community service events and outreach programs.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Humanities And Arts Academy of Los Angeles
24300 S Western Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710 06-2025
Skills
- Fire safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Environmental conservation
- Effective communication
- Physical fitness training
- Safety inspections
- High-pressure nozzle changes
- Terrain studying
- Fire prevention education
- Fire shelter deployment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- Weather condition assessment
- Water supply management
- Fire weather monitoring
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Chainsaw operation
- Fireline construction
Certification
S-130 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter CCC crew
California Conservation Corps
10.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Humanities And Arts Academy of Los Angeles