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Thomas Wilson

Highland,California

Summary

Seeking to promote to a Battalion Chief and be successful in a position that will that utilize my 31 years of hands-on experience in Schedule A, B ECC and Health and Safety. Successful at responding to all emergency alarms in assigned areas and directing firefighting personnel in extinguishing fires, saving lives and saving properties.

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Work History

Fire Captain

CAL FIRE Local 2881
Riverside Unit, CA
4/16/12 - Current
  • 4/16/12-8/19/12 = LT Fire Captain Station 14B Corona
  • 8/20/12-4/17/13- Perm Fire Captain Station 11 Lakeland Village
  • 4/18/13-3/2/14- Administrative move to 10B Elsinore
  • 3/3/14-6/22/14-Moved back to Station 11 Lakeland Village
  • 6/23/14-9/14/14- Began training to become ECC duty officer but did not complete because of family commitments and custody schedule.
  • 9/15/14-3/29/15- Station 11 Lakeland Village
  • 3/30/14-10/8/17-Station 10A Elsinore
  • 10/9/17-5/20/18-Station 10 A Program closed and moved to Health and Safety
  • 5/21/18-Present= Station 4 Lake Mathews
  • Completed all necessary forms and programs as stated as Engineer but increase in managerial responsibilities and supervised more employees and had more oversight of programs.
  • Developed and implemented fire safety training programs for personnel.
  • Conducted daily inspections of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
  • Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
  • Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
  • Monitored shift activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
  • Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
  • Developed strategies for responding to emergencies based upon specific scenarios encountered at each scene.
  • Established goals for personnel development by providing feedback regarding job performance evaluations.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as completing budget requests and preparing reports for review by senior staff.
  • Participated in public outreach events designed to educate citizens about fire safety best practices.
  • Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
  • Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
  • Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
  • In th ECC I learned duties, responsibilities, proper notifications and requirements of a Duty Officer.
  • Qualified and passed EQMD class.
  • As a Health and Safety Captain I oversaw the extractor program in stations ensuring we complied with NFPA requirements, responded to complaints of safety concern, created testing program to evaluate NFPA hoods, acted as a liason for injured employees, Safety officer during unit IST drills and assisted in investigation of injuries.

Volunteer Firefighter/Squad Operator

Riverside County Fire Department
Rubidoux Station #38, CA
05/01/93 - 5/1/1998
  • Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
  • Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
  • Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
  • Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
  • Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
  • Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
  • Performed routine inspections of buildings to identify potential safety hazards or code violations.
  • Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
  • Participated in post-emergency reviews with supervisors to discuss ways to improve future responses.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.

Forestry Aide Technician

U.S Forest Service
San Bernardino Forest/ Lytle Creek Station #31
5/01/97 - 9/01/97
  • Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
  • Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
  • Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
  • Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
  • Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
  • Provided medical aid to injured personnel at the scene of a wildfire incident.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
  • Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.

Forestry Aid Technician

U.S. Forest Service
San Bernardino Forest/ Station #33 Mormon Rocks
4/01/98 - 10/01/98
  • Same duties as previous year but began to take on more resposibilities and becomemy crew leader on days assigned.

Firefighter 1

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Perris Station #1
4/19/99 - 1/16/00
  • Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
  • Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
  • 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.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Completed all documentation for medical calls, timeslip and training.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Prepared meals for fellow crew members and maintained safe kitchen practices.

Firefighter

City Of Denver
Denver, CO
3/1/01 - 2/7/02
  • Attended 6 month Fire Academy/ EMT training.
  • 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.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.

Firefighter 2

CAL FIRE, Schedule A
Coves Battalion 12
03/04/02 - 02/18/07
  • Attended FFA academy at Ione
  • 4/4/02-5/1/05 - FF at Station #33
  • 5/2/05-2/17/12- FF at Station #69
  • Took and completed all classes and became Truck Qualified
  • Tiller Qualified
  • Completed JAC Apprenticeship
  • EPAY
  • Patient Care Reports
  • Anderson Log
  • Instructed new employees during Coves Academy emphasizing on hose management.
  • 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.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
  • Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Cal Fire Riverside
Battalion #2 Lake Elsinore
02/19/07 - 4/15/12
  • Attended COA at Ione
  • 3/31/07-12/31/07 - Schedule A Relief Engineer Stations 51, 11 and 61 non traditional
  • 01/1/08-12/31/10- Schedule A Engineer Station 11 Municipal Staffed
  • 1/1/11-4/15/12- Schedule B Engineer Elsinore 10B and winter assignments Schedule A Battalion 14 Stations 16 and 17.
  • Completed JAC Apprenticeship
  • Completed and accessed various forms for the position including;

1.JAC Reports

2. Target Solutions

3. CADWEB

4. Crystal Reports

5 .CalAters

6. EFC33

7. EPAY

8. Meal Reports

9. Month Ends

10. OSS (Staffing) became BSC qualified

11. Purchasing of Subsistence

12. State Forms= LE66,AO78, AO78AF72, PO138, STD 269, STD 270, ME 14, ME101 Injury Forms.

13. Word and Excel documents.

  • Maintained records of all repairs and services performed on each piece of equipment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on fire apparatus, including but not limited to; oil and filter changes, belt inspections, hose testing, pump certifications, electrical system diagnostics.
  • Kept fire station, equipment and grounds in clean and orderly condition.

Education

Certificate in Public Service - Fire

Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO
12-2001

Associate of Science - Associates in Fire Science

Crafton Hills Community College
Yucaipa, CA
06-1998

Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine

Crafon Hills Community College
Yucaipa, CA
06-1992

Some College (No Degree) - Adult And Continuing Education

Riverside Community College
Moreno Valley, CA

Skills

  • OSS BSC
  • Truck Qualified
  • City of Lake Elsinore CERT Team Trainer
  • Hose compliment Committee ( Helped develop standards for hose lengths and loads for Riverside County Type 1 Engines)
  • SOG and SOP Committee member for Structure Fires ( Helped develop and implement new standards, forms and policies for response to fires in Riverside County)
  • Instructional cadre member for Fire Control 3, High-Rise Fires, Wide Rise Fires and Hose deployment classes in Riverside County and the FFA in Ione
  • Worked to implement new accountability program in Lake Elsinore

Certification

EMTB E30030337

DL #A5412370 Class C Firefighter Endorsement

Tiller/Truck Qualified

Breathing Support QualifiedHose Committee

California State Fire Marshal Classes

1. Auto Extrication

2. Confined Space Rescue Awareness

3. Confined Rescue Tech

4 .Low Angle Rescue

5. .Rescue Systems 1

6. Rescue Systems 2

7. .Trench Rescue

8. Ethical Leadership in the Classroom

9. Fire Control 3 Train the Trainer

10. River and Flood Water Rescue Tech

11. Haz Mat First Responder Operational

12. Haz Mat First Responder Decon

13. Fire Instructor 1A

14. Fire Instructor 1B

15. Fire Investigation 1A

16. Fire Prevention 1A

17. Fire Control 7

18. Fire Control 4A & 4B

19. Fire Control 3

Academy's

1. CDF Basic 40 hour

2. Crafton Hills 35th Basic Firefighter Academy

3. CDF Basic 67 Hour

4. Colorado State FF1 and FF2 Academy

5. CAL FIRE FFA

6. CAL FIRE COA

NIMS

1. NIMS 100

2. NIMS 200

3. NIMS 300

4. NIMS 700

5. NIMS 800

ICS and NWCGS Classes

1. ICS 100

2. ICS-200

3. ICS -300

4. S-190=Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior

2. S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

3. S-390 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

4. S-490 Advanced Fire Behavior Calculations

5. S-234 Firing Operations Course

6. S-212 Wildland Fire Behavior Chainsaws

7. S -248 Status/Check In Recorder

8. S-404 Safety Officer

10. S-339 Division/ Group Supervisor " All Risk"

11. S-330 Strike Team Leader "All Risk"

Accomplishments

  • Hose Committee
  • SOG and SOP Committee
  • Directors Award/ Superior Accomplishment Award 2014 for SOG's and SOP's
  • Award of Merit from Cove Communities
  • Certificate of Appreciation from SAFER for organizing Presentation and of Fire Behavior / Experience on Thomas Fire

Vision Statement

  • I grew up working from a young age and held my first job in a Mom and Pop Hardware store from the age of 16 till I I was hired with Forest Service. I value the fire service and people I work with and the community we serve.. This is my dream job and my passion and I hope to share that dream with our expanding Cal Fire family.

Timeline

Fire Captain

CAL FIRE Local 2881
4/16/12 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter/Squad Operator

Riverside County Fire Department
05/01/93 - 5/1/1998

Forestry Aide Technician

U.S Forest Service
5/01/97 - 9/01/97

Forestry Aid Technician

U.S. Forest Service
4/01/98 - 10/01/98

Firefighter 1

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
4/19/99 - 1/16/00

Firefighter

City Of Denver
3/1/01 - 2/7/02

Firefighter 2

CAL FIRE, Schedule A
03/04/02 - 02/18/07

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Cal Fire Riverside
02/19/07 - 4/15/12

Certificate in Public Service - Fire

Community College of Aurora

Associate of Science - Associates in Fire Science

Crafton Hills Community College

Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine

Crafon Hills Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Adult And Continuing Education

Riverside Community College
Thomas Wilson