NICHOLAS J. CORTINAS
USDA, Forest Service, Boise National Forest
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Certification
4
years of professional experience
Applying to secure a position as a Wildland Firefighter on various different modules, which will allow me to further my experience and knowledge of firefighting as well as maintain the skills which would help me succeed.
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
6 Months- Worked as part of a Type 2IA handcrew and collaborated with team members to execute fire line construction and control strategies effectively.
- Participated in post-fire evaluations to assess damage, effectiveness of tactics, and areas for improvement.
Outside Services
9 Months- Customer service, standing at the outside podium and putting golf bags on carts, bringing golf bags out of the storage room, checking golfers in for their tee time, cleaning and maintaining golf carts, gathering golf balls off the driving range, and filling the driving range with balls
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Administratively Determined-C
4 Months- Swamping, performing progressive hose lays, cutting firelines with various hand tools, mopping up, spraying water on the fire with multiple hose diameters, gridding mopped-up areas, performing rehab on firelines after the fire
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Front Desk
5 Months- Customer service, cleaning and maintaining golf carts, gathering golf balls off the range, and working in the pro shop
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate's Degree - Fire Science
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT School
Diploma - General Education
Skills
Motivated team player with knowledge of wildland fire tools and hose lays
Adaptable in different environments
Dependable
Learns easily from others
Able to take and use criticism
Fire suppression tools operations
IQCS Qualifications
- FFT2- Firefighter Type 2
- Fal3- Basic Faller
- RXCM- Prescribed Fire Crew Member
Certification
- Structural Firefighter 1
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-131 Firefighter 1 Training
- S-212 Chainsaw
- S-219 Firing Operations
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- Fema IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
- Fema IS-700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- Fema IS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
USDA, Forest Service, Boise National Forest
04.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Outside Services
Crane Creek Country Club
07.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Administratively Determined-C
USDA, Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
07.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Front Desk
Tracy Golf and Country Club
03.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Modesto Junior College
Associate's Degree from Fire Science
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Abrams College
Emergency Medical Technician from EMT School
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Tracy High School
Diploma from General Education
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