Nathaniel Miller

ECC Captain Special Duties

Duty Captain responsibilities

• Facilitated effective communication between Unit Duty Chief, NOPS Duty Officer, Battalion Chiefs, and both Field and Administrative personnel.
• Managing the coverage of the Unit, to maintain initial attack capabilities. Through the use of Cover Behind, and Move Up, and in conjunction with the Unit Duty Chief also utilizing Pre-position, and Staffing Patterns
• Making command decisions to augment or limit a response to emergency incidents, based on my field experience and the information provided.
• Assuming the responsibility of Incident command until resources arrive at scene of emergency incidents
• Supervision and managing of the command floor, which can include from 2 to 6 personnel Communication Operators and Fire Captains
• Gathered, processed, and submitted information for FC-8180, ICS-209, FC-400, MDT and AVL issues, ROCs.
• Utilized Alert California and Tactical analyst to assist with the intel of emergency incidents.
• Attend County and state meetings as needed.
• Completed reports as required utilizing Crystals, DI Reliant, Equature, Enhanced currier, docu-sign, excel, word, power point
• Updated the schedule utilizing ISELink, as needed
• Request IR lightning recon and pull Lightning reports using Earth network and ARCGIS
• Trouble shoot MDT/AVL issues and facilitate/coordinate repairs
• Dealt with the media about fires and traffic collision's
• Complete month ends including, cost of subsistence, safety inspections, prepositions, time sheets

Aircraft/State resource responsibilities

• Managing radio frequencies such as Intercom, Command, and Local
• Maintain status and track State Law enforcement personnel
• Manage IROC requests as well as creating requests and updating personnel and equipment
• Hire Vendors for Fires and station coverage, utilizing and in accordance with HEMS and CFAA agreements
• Hire local government resources utilizing ABH agreements
• Use forms and programs; E-106, Air Flight Following, WINCAN, WIMS, TRF requests, and the 8100 handbooks

Call Taker and Dispatcher responsibilities

• Taking 911 emergency calls, dealing with the public, interrogate emergency callers, utilizing ProQA for medical
• Dispatch local and state resources for all Fire, Rescue, and Medical Calls in Mendocino County utilizing Altaris CAD, Rapid Deploy, and MODUCOM.
• Dispatch, Monitor and manage multiple frequencies at once
• Document all pertinent information
• Using CAD, Rapid Deploy, MODUCOM, VESTA,
• Read and interpreted CAD/Topo/Unit maps, utilizing mapping programs including avenza, tactical analyst, gaia, basemap, and onX.

Other responsibilities

• Primary purchaser for facility supplies and equipment as well as radio and pager accessory's, utilizing; FISCAL, P-Card, CF-93s, CF-20s, STD 204s, STD 16s, Telecom 1, MRT's, bid quote worksheets, and contracts.
• Lead for all Facility; maintenance, remodel, repair. Completed estimates and completed tec-service forms.
• A member of the Unit Safety Committee as the ECC representative
• A member of the Unit Vacation/ISE Committee
• Admin for VESTA, TRAIS
• Ensured compliance with regulations as primary, by conducting detailed safety inspections on SDS, IIPP, Spare Unit Keys, Radio Repeaters,and ECC Facility while also providing comprehensive training to staff members.
• Worked collaboratively with a team of four Fire Captains to oversee the training, management, and performance evaluations of up to nine Communication Operators.
• Used progressive discipline processes to prevent and correct issues through training, counseling, and letters of warning.
• Maintain relationships, and problem solve with local cooperators.
• Conducted Communication Operator interviews, resume reviews, and assisted the hiring process by preparing interview confirmation letters. Actively contributed to interview panels both in person and remotely through Teams. Managed the PO311 process while collaborating closely with unit hiring teams to finalize job offers.

Station Captain Special Duties

· Specialty program coordinator – Firefighter hiring and Firefighter coordinator.

In collaboration with regional personnel, unit upper management, Battalion Chiefs, Fire Captains, the personnel department, service center, training bureau, and unit hiring staff, I coordinated the hiring and assignment of new and existing seasonal firefighters within the unit. In absence of the unit AGPA, working directly with region to hire new firefighters, calling to offer positions, tracking via contact sheets, and specialized excel document. Acting as a communication link between the seasonal firefighter staff and various personnel to relay information. Providing updates on a regular basis to unit personnel. Accomplishing tasks and assignments in a timely manner. Adjusting to constantly changing conditions. Establishing procedures and process to maintain an orderly workflow. Dealing with different and difficult personalities to accomplish assigned tasks. Problem solving, training and educating new and potential firefighters in the community.

· Assisted Region hiring on special assignments.

• Served as the Battalion representative on the Unit Safety Committee
• Assisted in instructing interior structure operations and fire behavior as a member of the Unit Burn cadre.
• Took part in public events to promote fire safety and recruit new staff members.

Fire Captain Duties

• Planned, prioritized and assigned work/assignments/duties/special projects to Fire Apparatus Engineers and Firefighter 1’s
• Gave instructions and maintained discipline.
• Supervised engine companies during responses and operations for a variety of emergency incidents, such as wildland and structural fires, hazardous materials incidents, emergency responses, vehicle extrication incidents, and other emergencies.
• Performed maintenance on state buildings and equipment.
• Led and facilitated training for engine companies in fire fighting, equipment operation, and emergency incident response.
• Participate in educating the public in fire prevention.
• Issued LE-38s and Air quality referrals.
• Conducted investigations and prepared CALFIRS reports on the cause and origin of vegetation fires. Gathered, preserved, and documented evidence.
• Conducted classroom and field training, preparing lesson plans and evaluating student performance.
• Completed and entered 101 and 102 cards into collective data.
• Multiple other duties as assigned.

• Assisted and lead training of up to forty new fire service recruits
• Disciplined and help recruits to a standard using training, pushups, alignment conversations, letter of warning/ letters of instruction, memos. mentored specific recruits on areas in need of improvement.
• Participated is reviewing resumes, essays, interview and selected Class leaders and squad leaders
• Tested recruits in testing processes adhering to the college and office of state fire training standards
• Provided instructional guidance to trainers and trainees during sessions.
• Designed and produced instructional materials, such as handouts, manuals, audiovisual aids
• Coordinated with various departments to ensure quality standards are met in training sessions.
• Monitored progress of trainees through observation or feedback from supervisors and mentors.
• Developed strategies to enhance employee knowledge and skills related to their job roles.
• Participated in the selection process for trainers who will lead courses or workshops.
• Analyzed survey results from participants regarding their satisfaction with training programs.
• Modified teaching strategies to customize lesson plans for different student needs.
• Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.

Special Duties

• Participated in the vacation/ISE committee
• Lead Iselink/scheduler and vacation approver for the station (PO-138)
• Took lead on pump testing fire apparatus in the unit
• Complete documentation for injured employees following department and state policies and procedures, utilizing IIPP-15, IAPS electronic form, Calfire-271, Calfire-200, E3301
• Lead for construction, maintenance and upgrades for the facility (document IIPP2 and IIPP3)
• Handled all Purchasing and financial matters for the entire battalion, managed the station and battalion budget; utilizing the appropriate forms and processes including fuel, subsistence, propane, tools, and supplies
• Completed monthly reports for; fuel (AO 78 and AO78a); subsistence (food inventory and expenditures); and prevention statistics (LE 100s LE 5's LE 62a)
• Onboard new employees (IIPP 7, supervisors toolbox, station expectations)
• Overhead on Incidents such as the August complex with team five in procurement, the Alisal Fire as a PURC, the Hog Fire as a RCDM, several overhead positions on local incidents, and used (STD-255C, Calfire - 93, Calfire-20, Calfire-501, AO-341L, AO-341M, Calfire-720, STD 16, Calfire-15, STD-204, STD-205, LPA's, Calfire-13', ICS-213, Calfire-101, FC-315, F-72, Calfire-152, STD-106, PIA waiver, sack lunch letter, Calfire-61, ABH agreements.
• Worked for BSO as an auditor.

Fire Apparatus Engineer duties:

• Drove and operated a Type 3 fire apparatus in connection with extinguishing wildland, structural, and other fires, medical, rescue, hazards and others emergency incidents
• Lead/supervised a crew on emergency incidents and on a day to day biases at a fire station
• Performed maintenance and simple repairs on equipment
• Made reports on the operation of equipment
• Used maps, and mapping programs
• Operated two-way radio as necessary
• Was the Incident Commander on a variety of fires and other emergency incidents, making decisions in a short period of time under stressful circumstances to safely mitigate incidents
• Acted as fire captain relief
• Lead/assisted/organized training crews single and multiple company drills to fight fire efficiently and safely and to be able to handle all incidents with a all risk response philosophy
• Documenting all training and physical fitness on IIPP6's and IIPP11's
• Performed daily and monthly checks, cleaned, and polished state equipment
• General station maintenance and repair
• Investigated fire causes and prepare fire reports.
• Completed tasks and other duties as assigned in a timely manor

• Responded as a firefighter and company officer on Type 3 and Type 1 Engines, Light Rescue, and Rescue Boat
• Responded to emergencies including medical aids, structure fires, vegetation fires, vehicle fires, traffic collisions, search and rescue, fire alarms, water rescues swift-water and boat ops), hazardous conditions, WUI, and other emergencies as assigned
• Supervised and lead personnel
• Lead various projects and trainings
• Helped with community functions and education
• Was lead on Pump and hose testing
• Member of the water rescue team
• Created the Firefighter to engineer promotional process from the ground up, was the first person to promote from Firefighter to Engineer in sixteen years.

Special Duties

• Worked at both Laytonville and Boonville Stations
• Took lead on various skilled projects, and training topics
• Worked on VMP and Shaded fuel breaks, pile burning, LE-100s
• Was a dozer swamper alternate for private and agency equipment.
• Assisted in station Paperwork such as month ends, burn permit issuance

Firefighter Duties

• Received/lead training in wildland, rural, and structural fire suppression methods and techniques, as well as all aspects of an all risk organization
• Fought fire as a member of a fire crew using tools and equipment such as a shovel, axe, McLeod, Pulaski, and back pump, drip-torch, hoses, ladders, extrication equipment and other wildland and structural equipment
• Fought fire using a variety of firefighting techniques
• Assisted equipment maintenance and repair
• Inspected, cleaned and repaired fire hose and equipment and personal protective equipment
• Sharpens fire tools, painted equipment and buildings
• Performs general station house- keeping and kitchen duties.

• Responded to 911 calls for assistance with medical emergencies.
• Transported non emergency 5150 patients to mental care facilities
• Transported flight crews for more advanced treatment
• Completed equipment and station maintenance, and patient care reports.
• Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
• Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
• Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms and completed all reports in a timely manor
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
• Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for providing medical services in field settings.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when responding to emergency situations.
• Communicated with dispatchers regarding updates on location, estimated time of arrival, and any special needs of the patient.
• Operated ambulances safely under both normal and emergency conditions.
• Collaborated with other healthcare providers such as paramedics and nurses.
• Attended continuing education courses related to EMT skills development.
• Participated in drills designed to prepare responders for handling large-scale emergencies.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.

• Responded as a Firefighter and Company officer on Type 1,2,3,4,6 Engines, Light rescue, and rescue boasts
• Respond to and was Incident commander on medical aids, structure fires, vegetation fires, vehicle fires, traffic collisions, search and rescue, fire alarms, water rescues, WUI, and other emergencies as assigned
• Worked as a Company Officer on multiple vegetation fires, across the western united states.
• Participated in building a new fire station,
• Extensive apparatus maintenance/repair and pump testing
• Participated in the North Western Fire and Rescue Alliance training cadre