Michael Casso
Atwater,CA
Summary
With a robust background as a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Merced County Fire and a Seasonal Firefighter 1 with CAL FIRE MMU, I bring a wealth of experience in technical rescue and fire safety operations. My journey has been marked by proactive community engagement and a commitment to continuous learning, evidenced by my advanced rescue qualifications and instructor certifications. My ability to manage time effectively and work seamlessly with teams shows my dedication to excellence in emergency response services. Atwater City is my home and it has always been my intention to one day come back and work in the city where I live for the sake of my Family. I see the kind of fun and hard working culture that Atwater City has to offer and after spending 6 years on the Westside I am looking for some change to better myself moving forward in my Career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Merced County Fire
08.2022 - Current
- During my time at station 71 I am very well emersed in the Merced County Rescue Team where I have taken part in multiple trainings as well as many classes to better my knowledge within the rescue realm.
- Working at the Battalion 17 Headquarters Station has exposed me to a lot of Public Relations Events similar to the City of Atwater. I enjoy getting out and representing myself and the department I work for with pride especially when it comes to the community that I live in.
- Station 71 has taught me good time management skills. Although 71 is not a busy station call volume wise it is busy in other aspects when it comes to running the county rescue team as well as being the hub for the entire battalion.
- I've had the opportunity to manage the PCF program for my station so I have learned how to work well in tandem with our volunteers by training with them and holding them accountable to our standards and I look forward to doing the same with the Reserve FFs in the City of Atwater.
Seasonal Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE MMU
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Performed numerous vehicle extrication's and rescue operations working in Battalion 17.
- Worked 3 Busy Fire Seasons where I had the opportunity to fight fire in the Wildland Setting all over the State.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to accomplish tasks and projects around the fire station.
- Stayed well involved with training during my off seasons where I was able to take some of my JAC classes as a FF1 early which later helped with with accomplishing my goal to become an FAE as well as a becoming a well rounded Firefighter.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Studies
Merced College
Merced, CASkills
- Truck Qualified (March 2023)
- Technical Rescue Team Qualified
- Merced Division Equipment Committee
- Instructor Classes (Evaluator, RIO & Ethics, Instructor 1 & 2)
- Confined Space Technician
- Structural Collapse Specialist 1 (RS1)
- Heavy Vehicle Extrication
- Rope Rescue Operation & Technician
- CAL FIRE Safety Officer C-404
- Currently holding my State EMT Card
- Merced County REMs Team Qualified
- Firefighter fitness
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Merced County Fire
08.2022 - Current
Seasonal Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE MMU
08.2019 - 04.2022
No Degree - Liberal Studies
Merced College
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