Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Volunteer Engagement
Timeline
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Thomas Jimenez

Goleta,CA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Fire Engineer

Chumash Fire Department
Santa Ynez, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for driving, inventory, and maintenance of a type 3 and type 6 fire apparatus.
  • Ensure that all personnel are aware of their roles during an emergency situation by providing adequate instruction through drills, briefings, or other methods.
  • Communicate regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions pertaining to fire containment progress.

Wildland Firefighter

Chumash Fire Department
Santa Ynez, CA
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, firing devices, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
  • Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
  • Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.

Event Monitor

City Of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation
Santa Barbara, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated and monitored events held at facilities, ensuring safety, proper security, and well being for all in attendance.
  • Continuous reporting to city supervisor for direction, tasks, and event briefings.

Education

Firefighter 1 State And Internationally Accredited

Allan Hancock College
Lompoc, CA
05.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Forestry And Natural Resources

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2021

Certification

CSFM Firefighter 1 IFSAC/ProBoard Certificate

CSFM Firefighter 2 Cognitive/Manipulative Testing (taskbook initiated)

Wildland Firefighter 1

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (Registry #3633015)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR/AED)

CMC Rope Rescue Technician I/II

CSFM Vehicle Extrication, Confined Space Awareness, Firefighter Survival

Fire Control 4A & 4B: Flammable Gases & Liquid Firefighting

CSTI HazMat First Responder Operational Certificate, Decon, Weapons of Mass Destruction

NWCG S-131 Firefighter Type 1

NWCG S-215 Fire Operation in the Wildland Urban Interface

NWCG L-180 Fire Operations in the WUI

NWCG L-280 Followership to Leadership

NWCG C-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws Level A-Basic

Volunteer Engagement

Continuous Blood Donor: Vitalant Blood Donation 

American Red Cross: Sound The Alarm (May 2022):

  • Installed Smoke Detectors in the Lompoc community
  • Educated homeowners on fire safety and prevention

Harloe Elementary School Carnival (May 2018, May 2019): 

  • Cooked and served food for the Harlow Elementary School community
  • Supervised various games for the children.

New Student and Transition Program Cal Poly SLO (2018): 

  • Devoted training and service to most effectively lead and welcome incoming college students new to the San Luis Obispo area.
  • Broadened my perspective as a community leader through training and community involvement while empowering the next generation of student leaders.

Timeline

Wildland Fire Engineer

Chumash Fire Department
06.2023 - Current

Wildland Firefighter

Chumash Fire Department
05.2022 - 06.2023

Event Monitor

City Of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation
11.2021 - 05.2022

Firefighter 1 State And Internationally Accredited

Allan Hancock College

Emergency Medical Technician

UCLA Center For Prehospital Care

Bachelor of Science - Forestry And Natural Resources

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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