Koty Ramirez
Chico,CA
Summary
Highly motivated firefighter with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively,quickly learning and mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter 1 - Lead Firefighter
CAL FIRE - BTU Table Mountain
Oroville, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Led crew during emergency responses and wildland fire incidents.
- Trained other firefighters on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, maintaining records.
Volunteer Firefighter
CAL FIRE/Butte County Station 42
Chico, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Responded to emergency incident's
Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE - TGU Valley View
Elk Creek, CA
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Perform fuel reduction activities and assisted in guiding new firefighters in basic wildland fire skills.
- Operated all necessary power equipment and hand tools per regulation including chainsaw, drip torch, fusees, Pulaski, McLeod, etc.
- Utilize these tools to perform various fuel modification tasks such as cutting, bucking, limbing, pruning, felling, scraping, grubbing, piling, pulling, pushing, digging, burying, and burning.
- Perform daily station cleaning and yard maintenance duties.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
Firefighter 2
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression Inc
Chico, CA
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Participated in both direct and indirect fire suppression operations using hand tools and performed fuel reduction activities
- Utilize these tools to perform fuel modification tasks in a safe and efficient manner, such as cutting, bucking, limbing, pruning, felling, scraping, grubbing, piling, pulling, pushing, digging, burying, and burning.
- Safely and efficiently operated power equipment and hand tools, including chainsaw, pole saw, drip torch, weed whacker, fusees, Pulaski, shovel, McLeod, and pounder.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
Sacramento State College of Continuing Education
Sacramento, CA03-2025
CAL FIRE/Butte County Volunteer Academy
Oroville, CA02-2024
High School Diploma -
Gridley High School
Gridley, CA06-2008
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- CAL FIRE Firefighter 1A
- CAL FIRE Firefighter 1B
- CAL FIRE Firefighter 1C
- CAL FIRE CPR & AED
- CAL FIRE Public Safety First Aid
- CAL FIRE C-212
- Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival Level 1
- CAL FIRE Confined Space Awareness
- CAL FIRE Water Rescue Awareness
- C-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-131 Firefighter Type 1
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- L-180 Intro to Human Factors
- S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
- CAL FIRE Fire Protection Orientation
- FEMA IS-100,IS-200,IS-700,IS-800
Timeline
Firefighter 1 - Lead Firefighter
CAL FIRE - BTU Table Mountain
03.2024 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
CAL FIRE/Butte County Station 42
11.2023 - Current
Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE - TGU Valley View
04.2023 - 02.2024
Firefighter 2
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression Inc
03.2021 - 03.2023
CAL FIRE/Butte County Volunteer Academy
High School Diploma -
Gridley High School
Emergency Medical Technician -
Sacramento State College of Continuing Education