Kevin Tracy
Pollock Pines,CA
Summary
Dynamic Wildland Firefighter with the USDA Forest Service, skilled in wildfire suppression and strategic fireline construction. Experienced in operating firefighting equipment and executing incident reporting, ensuring readiness and safety in high-pressure environments. Adept in fire suppression techniques, safety protocols, and emergency response.Highly reliable team player known for effective communication and adaptability to rapidly changing conditions. Proven ability to enhance crew cohesion through effective communication and training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
05.2018 - 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.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Bolstered crew cohesion through strong communication skills, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
EMT-Basic
Norcal Ambulance
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social & Behavorial Sciences
Feather River College
Quincy, CA09-2014
Skills
- Wildfire suppression
- Fire suppression tactics
- Team collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Firefighting
- Crew training
- Dispatch communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
Certification
United States Forest Service, Camino, CA
- Basic 40 Certificate – November 2016
- RT130 – May 2018/2019
- S270 Basic Air Ops – August 2018
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws – May 2019
- S131 Firefighter 1 certification – August 2020
- S211 Portable Pumps – September 2020
- Class B license – October 2021
- S290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior – March 2022
- L280 Followership to Leadership – March 2022
- S231 Engine Boss (Single Resource) – April 2022
Sierra College
- EMT Certificate – May 2016
- S215 Fire Operation in the Wildland Urban Interface – April 2022
- A219 Helicopter Transport of External Load – May 2022
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
05.2018 - Current
EMT-Basic
Norcal Ambulance
02.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Social & Behavorial Sciences
Feather River College
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