JUSTIN M. SAYRE
Wildland Firefighter
San Diego,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Technician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Engine Boss / EMT-F / Wildland Firefighter (FFT2)
Coos Forest Protective Association
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Led a 3-person crew as Engine Boss (Type III) and Fireline EMT (EMT-F), overseeing training, initial attack, mop-up, snag removal, and daily readiness during active wildland operations.
- Managed pump operations, hose configurations, tool deployment, and fireline safety; delivered real-time instruction on suppression tactics, safety protocols, and engine maintenance.
- Maintained documentation and first-aid inventory as field medic; trained in chainsaw operation and frequently served as swamper during timber felling.
Firefighter EMT (Volunteer)
Gold Beach Fire Department
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Volunteered part-time during evenings and days off from wildland assignment to support community fire and EMS response.
- Instructed junior members in EMT skills and fireground safety during both training drills and live incidents.
- Sustained operational readiness through consistent participation in departmental training and emergency preparedness exercises.
Emergency Medical Technician (911)
Rural Metro Ambulance
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Delivered advanced pre-hospital care in high-acuity 911 responses, bridging EMT and Paramedic roles to support critical interventions in a dynamic urban EMS system.
- Worked alongside fire, police, and hospital teams in real-time to manage trauma, cardiac arrests, psych calls, and mass-casualty incidents across San Diego.
- Maintained operational readiness and clinical precision under pressure, ensuring seamless response during peak call volumes and high-stress scenarios.
Fire Explorer
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Participated in hands-on training: hose lays, ventilation, ICS, ladders, wildland fire control.
- Shadowed city firefighters on 911 calls including structure fires and MVAs.
- Assisted in fire prevention education and community events.
Education
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA 05.2001 -
Certificate - Firefighter I Basic Academy (In Progress)
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA 05.2001 -
Certificate - Cal Fire Basic Wildland Firefighter Academy
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA 05.2001 -
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon High School
Spring Valley, CA 05.2001 -
Training
Fire
- Wildland Firefighter Type II (FFT2)
- S-110: Basic Wildland Fire Suppression and Safety
- S-130: Firefighter Training
- S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-212: Wildland Fire Chain Saws
- ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- ICS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
EMS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR / AED
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- Trench Rescue Awareness
- Swiftwater Rescue Awareness
- Hazmat First Responder Operations (FRO)
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - 05.2024
Engine Boss / EMT-F / Wildland Firefighter (FFT2)
Coos Forest Protective Association
06.2022 - 09.2022
Firefighter EMT (Volunteer)
Gold Beach Fire Department
06.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Medical Technician (911)
Rural Metro Ambulance
10.2016 - 02.2021
Fire Explorer
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
06.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Southwestern College
05.2001 -
Certificate - Firefighter I Basic Academy (In Progress)
Southwestern College
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Southwestern College
05.2001 -
Certificate - Cal Fire Basic Wildland Firefighter Academy
San Diego Miramar College
05.2001 -
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
San Diego Miramar College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon High School
05.2001 -
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