Steve Johnson
Modesto,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 2 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Developed and implemented fire safety plans to increase preparedness and rapid response.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Learned my station duties.
- Learned my responsibilities for back seat duties.
Wildland Firefighter
cal-fire
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovel, pulaski, rhino, and Mcleod
- Used basic wild land fire suppression and applied the skills learned on incidents, including fire weather, incident organization, fire behavior and proper tool use
- Assisted in specialized assignments including backfire and burnout
- Collaborated with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew
- Performed trail and road maintenance using various fire fighting tools
- Learned proper techniques in removing brush for fire line construction
- Performed a variety of technical and procedural duties including wild land fire suppression, prescribed fire operations, hazard fuel reduction, fire prevention, maintenance of fire equipment
- Used various fire tools to construct fire line including Pulaski, Shovel, Rhino, Mcleod
- Participated in physical training to maintain high levels of physical fitness
- Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires
- Cleared brush, and dug trenches to create fire lines using shovels and axes.
Lead Underground Miner
Calaveras Gold
03.2000 - 05.2018
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
- Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed duties.
- Worked in mines up to 1200 feet underground and mined over 20,000 tons of gold bearing ore.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Inspected, weighed and sorted loads for further processing.
- Learned to timber mines to keep from collapsing.
- Learned to read the rock for blasting and cutting.
- Learned to set headers and to build hoist form removing material.
maintenance and field worker
Skittone Almond Sheller
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and the spread of disease
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Learned how maintain the health of almond trees and to ensure a good harvest
- Worked with fieldworkers to keeping almond trees pruned, watered, and fertilized.
Education
Calfire Basic
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA05.2022
Technical or occupational certificate -
Forestry Fire Recruitment Program
02.2022
High school diploma or equivalent -
Learning Quest
04.2016
Skills
- Fire Control
- Cooperative Relationships
- Apparatus Inspection
- Hose Connections
- Conditions Assessment
- Rescue Equipment Use
- Fire Suppression Tools Operations
- Firefighting Activities
- Medical Response
- Emergency Response
- Fire Containment
- Equipment Evaluation
- Staff Scheduling
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Fire Service
- Public Safety and Security
- Hazard Prevention
- Fire Safety
- First Aid Certified
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Structural Firefighting
- Forcible Entry Techniques
- Fire Hose Deployment
- Wildland Firefighting
- Confined Space Rescue
- Fire Apparatus Operation
- Fire Hydrant Operation
- Continuous Learning
Certification
- Fema courses IS-100
- IS-200
- IS-700
- IS-800
- NWCG courses S110
- S-130
- S-190
- L-180
- IAT course A-100
- Calfire basics
- C-212 A
- Psfa
- FF Safety
- CSA
- Hazmat
- basic FF
Languages
English
Romanian
Timeline
Firefighter
CALFIRE State Of California
09.2022 - 12.2023
Wildland Firefighter
cal-fire
02.2020 - 09.2021
maintenance and field worker
Skittone Almond Sheller
08.2016 - 10.2017
Lead Underground Miner
Calaveras Gold
03.2000 - 05.2018
Calfire Basic
College of The Siskiyous
Technical or occupational certificate -
Forestry Fire Recruitment Program
High school diploma or equivalent -
Learning Quest
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