Perform weekly checks on Type 3 fire apparatuses, ensuring the functionality of hand tools, hydraulic equipment, power tools, pumps and discharges, air brake systems, and fluids (oil, radiator fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, fuel, DEF fuel, and tire pressure).
Operate Type 3 apparatus during incidents, effectively relay and receive water, employ mobile attack methods, and proficiently apply pump calculations on fire grounds.
Conduct a daily tool inventory and inspection of all tools.
Respond to various emergencies, including structure fires, vehicle fires, vehicle rollovers, vegetation fires, and medical aids.
Utilize a diverse range of fire tools and equipment for offensive or defensive fire attack, with or without water.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties.
Safely utilize personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Provide emergency medical services within my scope of practice.
PPE Inspection Manager
Scotts PPE Recon INC
Lodi, CA
03.2012 - Current
Knowledgeable with NFPA 1851 document and guidelines.
Certified for advance cleaning and inspection (per NFPA 1851) of turnout gear and ensembles.
Install and maintenance chemical pumps for station extractors
Advance moisture barrier/thermal liner inspector.
Prevented overlooked repairs on turnouts using awareness, protocols and following directions.
Teaching firefighters about carcinogens and effective gear cleaning solutions.
Firefighter/EMT Intern
Consumnes Fire Department
Elk Grove, CA
07.2017 - 08.2018
Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Participated in post-emergency reviews with supervisors to discuss ways to improve future responses.
Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
Performed CPR, splinting of fractures, wound treatment and other life saving measures.
Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
Type 1 Handcrew Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
Auburn, CA
04.2008 - 05.2009
Perform fuel reduction projects.
Assist in training firefighters in basic wildland fire skills.
Safely and efficiently operate power equipment and hand tools, including a chainsaw, pole saw, trimmer, drip torch, weed whacker, fusees, Pulaski, shovel, rhino, McLeod, adze, and pounder.
Utilize these tools to perform various fuel modification tasks in a safe and efficient manner, such as cutting, bucking, limbing, pruning, felling, scraping, grubbing, piling, pulling, pushing, digging, burying, and burning.
Participate in both direct and indirect fire suppression operations using hand tools.
Perform daily station cleaning and yard maintenance duties.
Education
Wildland Fire Academy (MMU Cal Fire)
Castle Training Center
Merced, CA
02-2024
EMT-B
Abrams College
Modesto, CA
05.2022
Fire Internship
Cosumnes River College
Elk Grove, CA
08-2018
(TEEX) Recruit Fire Academy #153
Texas A&M Firefighter Academy
College Station, TX
06.2017
Skills
Positive Attitude
Wildland Fire Suppression
Structure Fire Suppression
Emergency Medical Treatment
Team Player
Self-driven and motivated
Certification
CSFM Fire Fighter 1
Pro Board- Firefighter I
Pro Board- Firefighter II
Pro Board- Hazardous Materials: First Responder Awareness
Pro Board- Hazardous Materials Operations
Pro Board- Hazardous Materials: PPE
FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
CAL FIRE Public Safety First Aid
AHA Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
California EMT License
CAL FIRE WILDLAND Firefighter Safety and Survival Level 1