Michael De La Madrid
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and personable military professional, eagar to learn about fire department/ EMS operations. Effective at leading teams to accomplish ambitious goals. Expertise in public safety in remote and commercial areas. Deadline-oriented and skillful in handling multiple time-critical tasks simultaneously. Hardworking, well-qualified professional in public service, ICS, and EMS operations, always willing to learn and contribute to team success. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments. Valid EMT Certification and Security clearance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter II
East Bay Regional Parks District
Orinda, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Responded to diverse emergency incidents, including structure fires, wildland fires, hazardous material spills, and search and rescue operations.
- Communicates effectively with crew members, supervisors, property owners, contractors, and other agencies during emergencies.
- Assists with various special projects and programs, including capital improvement projects, training, hazardous materials, prescribed burns, EMS, technical rescue, and defibrillator programs.
- Operates fire vehicles in both routine and emergency situations.
Park Ranger (Sibley)
East Bay Regional Parks District
Orinda, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Performs a variety of advanced level semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and related tasks on Park District properties and facilities.
- Trims, cuts, prunes, removes and plants trees; operates and inspects a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as tractors, trucks, lawn mowers, slope mowers, chain saws, chippers, skid steers, front end loaders and boats; maintains buildings, including repairing, replacing, and/or installing plumbing fixtures and valves.
- Patrols parks, trails and waterways to check for potential hazards; assists in protecting the natural resources of parks and trails by monitoring the impact and activities of grazing operations and parks users.
- Coordinates with dispatch for emergency response on park property.
Fuels Crew Member
East Bay Regional Parks District
Castro Valley, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Ensures own safety in all aspects of assignment
- Cut and remove brush, small trees, and other vegetation using chainsaws, weed-eaters, trimmers, handsaws, polesaws, rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, pruning shears, broom pullers, shovels, walk behind mowers etc. to reduce hazardous wildland fuels and create a fuel break;
- Assist to prepare control lines and serve as holding crew during controlled burn and mop up hot spots utilizing backpack pumps, chainsaws and/or other hand tools to effectively control prescribed burns;
- Cut fireline, mop-up hot spots, and support hoselays by using chainsaws and/or other hand tools to assist with wildland fire suppression;
- Drive crew carriers or other park district vehicle to transport Fuels Crew Members and tow portable toilet to work sites;
- Attend fire department training and meetings including safety trainings;
- Monitor fire weather conditions using hand-held kestrel weather kit;
- Communicate with the District's emergency dispatch center via hand-held radio or vehicle radio to report daily work site location or to report emergencies;
Logistics Specialist
Army National Guard
Vallejo, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Operated within ICS (Incident Command System) protocols.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents.
- Supervised personnel in supply, services, materials management and logistical operations.
- Established operations and procedures and complied with military policies.
- Help establish mission critical logistical operations in riot control and on fire ground.
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
General Laborer
Nor Cal's Finest Construction
Antioch, CA
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Performs a variety of advanced-level semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and related tasks
Wildland Firefighter
California National Guard/ Cal Fire
Vallejo, CA
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
Parks Attendant
California Parks Company
Livermore, CA
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintained trails, trail heads, service roads, and staging areas, including the installation and repair of fencing, trail signs, markers, and gates
- Patrols parks, trails, and waterways to check for potential hazards
- Educates park users on park rules and regulations;
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for picnic areas, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Mathematics
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CASkills
- Rescue equipment mastery
- Fire suppression tools/ operations
- Medical team collaboration
- EMS
- Training Coordination
- Documentation and reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Briefing leadership
- Safety Training
Accomplishments
- California Achievement Award
- Collaborated with team of 22 in the development of the August Complex Fire of 2020.
Certification
- NREMT Certified
Timeline
Firefighter II
East Bay Regional Parks District
12.2024 - Current
Park Ranger (Sibley)
East Bay Regional Parks District
07.2022 - Current
Fuels Crew Member
East Bay Regional Parks District
05.2021 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
California National Guard/ Cal Fire
06.2020 - 11.2020
General Laborer
Nor Cal's Finest Construction
03.2020 - 05.2021
Logistics Specialist
Army National Guard
04.2017 - Current
Parks Attendant
California Parks Company
07.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Mathematics
Los Medanos College
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