Nicholas Acosta
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Collaborative Wildland Firefighter with 4 years of experience responding to wildland fires and medical emergencies. Polished in conducting thorough site checks and preparing fire suppression equipment in emergencies. Superb stamina, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Department Of Forestry and Fire Protection
04.2024 - 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.
- Assisted in the development of new firefighters by providing guidance and mentorship as a seasoned wildland firefighter.
Firefighter
California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
Garden Worker
Humboldt Botanical Gardens
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Planned and designed gardens by selecting plants and layouts to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
Wildland Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated and maintained chainsaws daily to adhere to fire line construction standards.
- Maintained public and private lands for optimal use and implemented fire safety prevention strategies to protect homes, businesses and individuals.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
CorpsMember
California Conservation Corps
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported positive behavior with encouragement and reinforcement.
- Supported fire prevention and suppression goals by building fire breaks and eliminating hazardous brush.
- Performed routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities in alignment with specifications.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
05.2023
High School Diploma -
06.2014
Skills
- Chainsaw and hand tool repair and maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Training and mentoring
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Emergency Medical Care
- Basic Trauma Life Support
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified forklift driver class v
- S212/ c212 chainsaw certified
- S190 introduction to wildland fire behavior
- S130 firefighter training
- S110 basic firefighter wildland orientation
- L180 human factors on the fireline
- Public safety first aid
- Wildland safety and survival
- ICS 100C, 700B, 800D
- Confined space awareness
- Hazmat first responder operation
- IFSAC and PRO BOARD certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Firefighter - Department Of Forestry and Fire Protection
04.2024 - Current
Garden Worker - Humboldt Botanical Gardens
12.2022 - 05.2023
Firefighter - California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection
05.2022 - 12.2023
Wildland Firefighter - California Conservation Corps
05.2021 - 04.2022
CorpsMember - California Conservation Corps
12.2020 - 05.2021
College of The Redwoods - No Degree, Emergency Medical Technician
Environmental Charter High School - High School Diploma,
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified forklift driver class v
- S212/ c212 chainsaw certified
- S190 introduction to wildland fire behavior
- S130 firefighter training
- S110 basic firefighter wildland orientation
- L180 human factors on the fireline
- Public safety first aid
- Wildland safety and survival
- ICS 100C, 700B, 800D
- Confined space awareness
- Hazmat first responder operation
- IFSAC and PRO BOARD certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
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