Jose L. Coria
Salem,Oregon
Summary
Highly trained Crewboss proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing wildland firefighting. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking, professional and dependable. Brings 10 years of experience specific to fire fighting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter/General Laborer
JL&S Contracting
07.2015 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to calls and provided assistance to injured individuals.
- Performed necessary paperwork for check-in/Demob at ICP.
- Safely ran chainsaws for pre-commercial thinning, road clearing, and tree harvesting operations.
- Planted trees in accordance to Forest Service guidelines.
- Operated heavy equipment including skid steers and excavators to complete various tasks.
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Educated newer members on platoon inner workings, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties.
- Engaged enemy forces with anti-armor weapons in field while tracking enemy movements.
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport.
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations.
- Maintained inventory valued at over $17,000 with no discrepancies.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
No Degree - Forestry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Fire Suppression Operations
- Weather Condition Assessment
- Chainsaw Operations
- Map Reading
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listener
- Calm and level headed
- Dependable and accustomed to traveling for extended periods for work
Certification
First Aid/CPR
MSPA Driver
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter/General Laborer
JL&S Contracting
07.2015 - Current
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army
05.2012 - 07.2015
No Degree - Forestry
Oregon State University
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