Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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Nicholas J. Dee

Murrieta

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Fighter I

CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
03.2022 - Current
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform life saving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle up keep 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.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (e.g., vital signs, skin signs, level of consciousness) and/or Advanced Life Support (ALS) techniques (e.g., Electrocardiogram [EKG] placement, Intravenous (IV) administration set up, glucometer set up) to effectively treat patients during medical and traumatic emergencies.
  • Hand and power tools (e.g., chain saws, McCleod, Pulaski) during emergency and non-emergency incidents to remove fuel and assist in fire suppression and prevention.
  • Rescue/extrication equipment (e.g., hydraulic and pneumatic tool, stabilizing devices) to safely and effectively remove entrapped victims.
  • Basic fire behavior (e.g., types, phases, characteristics) to identify most effective extinguishing methods.
  • Fire suppression practices and procedures for various types of fire (e.g., structural, vehicle, wildland) to safely and effectively mitigate incident.
  • Hose deployment techniques (e.g., hose loads, drop points, fire flow) to effectively suppress and mitigate various types of fires (e.g., structure, wildland, vehicle).
  • Fire suppression principles, strategies, and tactics for various types of fires (e.g., structural, vehicle, wildland) to safely and effectively mitigate incident.
  • Firing tools and equipment (e.g., drip torch, fusees, aerial devices) used during fire activities for safe and effective fire operations.
  • Lookouts, Communication, Escape routes, Safety zones (LCES) to ensure incident safety.
  • Wildland firefighting safety rules of engagement (e.g., 10 Standard Firefighting Orders, 18 Situations That Shout Watch Out, Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones) to ensure safe operations.
  • Operate 800mhz radios, VHF radios, and Mobile Data Terminals/Computers.
  • Complete Defensible Space Inspections.
  • Minor station maintenance and repair, ordering and stocking of supplies, replenishment of equipment used on incidents. Ensuring accurate and timely completion of FC-33, ePay, and other required documentation.

Reserve Fire Fighter

Canyon Lake Fire Department
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
  • .Operate Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment for effective operation and use.
  • Safely prepare food to ensure health and wellbeing of personnel to avoid food- borne pathogens.
  • Operate medical devices (e.g., Automated External Defibrillator [AED], bag valve mask, splints) to render medical aid. .Operate firefighting equipment (e.g., hoses, extinguishers, ladders) for safe and effective use during fire suppression and training.
  • Don and doff appropriate fire & safety gear (e.g., Nomex, turnouts, vests) to provide for firefighter safety in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
  • Clean and maintain fire facilities, apparatus, and equipment.
  • Operate various fire hoses (e.g., charged, bundled) for appropriate application during fire suppression and other activities.
  • Maneuver (e.g., carry, raise, lower, climb) various types of ladders (e.g. straight, extension).
  • Handle (e.g., maneuver, position, carry) various sizes of fire hose.
  • Recognize characteristics of fire behavior (e.g., flashover, backdraft,
    firenado) to ensure firefighter and public safety.
  • Perform as part of fire suppression crew during emergency incidents and
    work projects.
  • Safely perform arduous physical activity (e.g., lifting, hiking, climbing) for extended periods of time to maintain effective job performance.

Fire Fighter I

CAL FIRE Humbuldt Del Norte Unit
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Hand and power tools (e.g., chain saws, McCleod, Pulaski) during emergency and non-emergency incidents to remove fuel and assist in fire suppression and prevention.
  • Wildland firefighting safety rules of engagement (e.g., 10 Standard Firefighting Orders, 18 Situations That Shout Watch Out, Lookouts, Communication, Escape Routes, Safety Zones) to ensure safe operations.
  • Fire tools and equipment (e.g., chainsaw, axe, ventilation fans) to ensure proper use and maintenance.
  • Basic fire behavior (e.g., types, phases, characteristics) to identify most effective extinguishing methods.
  • Appropriate use and maintenance of firefighting tools (e.g., sharpen, oil changes) and equipment to ensure safe and effective utilization.
  • Mobile communication devices (e.g., cell phones, two-way radios, Mobile Data Computers) to effectively communicate with others
  • Firing tools and equipment (e.g., drip torch, fusees, aerial devices) used during fire activities for safe and effective fire operations.
  • Defensive driving techniques (e.g., traffic laws, intersection approach, utilization of warning devices) to safely operate Department vehicles in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Basic tactics and techniques (e.g., observation, retardant drop, mapping) used in aerial firefighting to assist in fire suppression activities and to ensure safety of personnel.
  • The Department’s and cooperating agencies’ communications system (e.g., VHF, 800 MHz, UHF) to allow effective communications between agencies.
  • Construct fire line (e.g., indirect, direct, hand tools, dozers, firing operations) to limit fire spread in various fuel types.
  • Constructing firelines with chainsaws and hand tools by removing vegetation to bare mineral soil or burning vegetation with drip torch ahead of oncoming fire.

Service Technician Assistant

Temecula Harley Davidson
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Applied knowledge of standard equipment and manufacturer repair guidelines.
  • Demonstrated increased knowledge of company products and equipment.
  • Performed maintenance duties and safely handled chemicals and solutions.
  • Assisted technicians with equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Read manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices.
  • Completed basic and semi-skilled work with little or no oversight.
  • Picked up, delivered and organized parts for customers and specific jobs.
  • Supported technicians providing technological systems troubleshooting to maintain performance levels.

Education

Firefighter 1 Academy Completion Certificate -

San Pasqual Reservation Fire Academy
Valley Center, CA
12.2020

Emergency Medical Technician -

Southern California EMS Training Institute
Murrieta, CA
03.2019

High School Diploma -

Great Oak High School
Temecula, CA
06.2015

Certification

CAL FIRE

  • Cal Fire Basic Firefighter
  • Wildland firefighter safety and survival level I
  • Drive Operator 1A
  • C-261 & C-262 PTRC & EQTR

IFSAC

  • Fire Fighter I Pro Board Certificate
  • Hazmat Awareness Pro Board
  • Hazmat Operation Pro Board
  • Wildland Firefighter I Pro Board
  • Hazmat Ops MSC PPE
  • Hazmat Ops MSC Product Control
  • Rope Rescue Level I
  • Technical Rescue Core
  • Vehicle Extrication I
  • Wildland Firefighter I

CSFM

  • Confined Space Awareness
  • Firefighter Survival
  • Fire Control I
  • Fire Control II
  • Fire Control 3B
  • Rapid Intervention Crew Operations (RIC Ops)
  • Hazmat First Responder Operational Level
  • Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations
  • Vehicle Extrication I

NWCG

  • L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Science
  • S-110 Basic Fire Suppression Orientation
  • S-131 Firefighter Type I Training
  • S-130 Firefighter Training
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • ICS 100
  • ICS 200

FEMA

  • IS-800
  • IS-700

Timeline

Fire Fighter I

CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
03.2022 - Current

Reserve Fire Fighter

Canyon Lake Fire Department
01.2022 - 05.2022

Fire Fighter I

CAL FIRE Humbuldt Del Norte Unit
05.2021 - 12.2021

Service Technician Assistant

Temecula Harley Davidson
03.2019 - 05.2020

Firefighter 1 Academy Completion Certificate -

San Pasqual Reservation Fire Academy

Emergency Medical Technician -

Southern California EMS Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Great Oak High School
Nicholas J. Dee