Ricky Flores
Merced,CA
Summary
Diligent professional with seventeen years of experience with Cal Fire in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability. Currently stationed at castle training center building the new fire training center.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter
CAL FIRE Local 2881
Atwater, CA
06.2008 - Current
- 17 years of fire fighting experience with Cal Fire
- Castle training center fire fighter, Build and construct training grounds. Operate fire equipment and work with new recruits on skills. Maintain SCBA and inventory during fire academies
- ECC command center weather dispatch and maintenance of repeater sites
- Fire suppression and EMS as well as haz mat and confined space
- Hand crew experience and chainsaw bucking and limbing
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Investigated the causes of fires to determine origin and cause.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Education
Fire Fighter 1 - Fire Fighter 1
Merced College
Merced, CA06-2002
High School Diploma -
Merced High School
Merced, CA06-1998
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Regulation Enforcement
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Victim stabilization
- Wildfire suppression
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Schedule A and B experience
- Fire prevention
Accomplishments
IFSAC qualified certification
Timeline
Fire Fighter
CAL FIRE Local 2881
06.2008 - Current
Fire Fighter 1 - Fire Fighter 1
Merced College
High School Diploma -
Merced High School
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