Class C Driver
Resume:
;CURRENTLY: Reedley College Wildland Fire Student
Reedley, CA 92254
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Professional Attributes
I thrive in fast-paced environments, and my research has revealed that Wildland firefighters embody one of the most hardworking hand crews dedicated to fighting fires. This demanding role requires strong leadership and teamwork capabilities, effective communication, unwavering ethics, and a culture of mutual respect. My determination drives me to embrace a disciplined approach in all aspects of life. My moral compass consistently steers me in making ethical decisions that positively impact the team and the community. Fixed in a commitment to collaborative teamwork, ongoing personal growth, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure, I am dedicated to upholding safety protocols, rapid skill acquisition, and making meaningful contributions to firefighting missions.
Qualifications and Capabilities Include
●Received all NWCG courses required for federal wildland fire employment
●I have a class C driver’s License
Current Training Efforts
●Currently pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Wildland Fire Science
●First Aid / CPR (Spring 2024)
Additional Skills and Knowledge
●Videographer
Skill level: basic
Position: Editor
Farm equipment/tractors
●Skid steer knowledgeable
Skill Level:Intermidet
Position: Operator
●Construction
Skill level:Intermediet
Position: Helper
●Forestry equipment knowledge
Skill level: basics
Position: Student
●Machine operation
Skill level: basics
Position: Learner
●Spanish fluent, Reading, and speaking
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
REEDLEY COLLEGE WILDLAND FIRE TRAINING PROGRAM
●August, 2021 – Present: Student Reedley College-Wildland Fire Training o EMPLOYER/LOCATION: Reedley College
o DATES PERFORMED: August, 2021- Present (40 hours/week) o SUPERVISOR (may be contacted): Instructor Adam Hernandez ****.*********@**************.***
●Acquired skills utilizing hand tools and chainsaws for the use of fire line construction.
Became proficient at the inspection and maintenance of fire line tools and equipment.
●Gained Proficiency in the understanding of the 10 standard Fire orders and 18 Situations that shout watch out. Knowledge of how to effectively apply the fire line rules of engagement under working conditions.
●Utilized farming equipment such as tractors to move fruit to point A to point B. Utilized 12 ft ladders and need to place correctly on different terrain. Utilized pallet jacks.
●Familiar with water handling equipment including wildland hose lay configurations both simple and progressive. Trained on how to deploy hose lays during fire suppression activities and operations.
●Skilled in portable pumps and water use. Applied progressive hose lays in a scenario-based wildland fire operation.
●Effectively utilized a chainsaw to fell trees and cut brush during scenario-based wildland fire training drills
●Provided leadership and direction to fellow classmates under scenario-based work conditions. Help to mentor and guide fellow classmates through challenging coursework and drills.
●Followed safety protocols and firefighter standards learned from the NWCG training curriculum during simulated fire scenarios and work study projects. Applied Risk Management Concepts and gained a better understanding of safety protocols. ● Served as a squad leader and point of contact for coursework training drills. Maintained a span of control and applied leadership principles under varying learning scenarios.
●Performed duties proficiently as a chainsaw operator during line construction scenarios and fuels reduction work. Maintained the chainsaw by performing systematic maintenance and troubleshooting assessments.
●Coordinated projects and work assignments with fellow classmates. Participated in work study groups to enhance learning and development.
●Provided recommendations for adjustments during class assignments to better apply learning material and skill development.
●Applied fire line gridding standards to locate scenario-based spot fires. Gained a clear understanding of gridding concepts and coordination required of the tactic.
●Became proficient at the use and maintenance of fireline safety equipment such as fire shelter, chainsaw chaps and fire line pack.
●Maintained and inspected Personal Protective Equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order.
●Applied Urban interface strategies during scenario-based training.
●Organized and referenced information found in firefighter resources such as the Incident Response Pocket Guide.
●Was exposed to knowledge regarding Fire behavior and the interaction of fuels and weather conditions related to fire spread and behavior.
●Through experience and education gained understanding of wildland fire crew culture and the concept of Duty, Respect and Integrity.
●Able to effectively follow orders, communicate and ensure that messages are effectively passed utilizing sender receiver communication responsibilities.
●Was exposed to knowledge surrounding fire suppression resources including Type 3 and Type 6 fire engines, hand crews, portable pumping equipment, helicopter and fixed wing aircraft.
●Proficient at radio programming for Bendix King KNG radio systems
●Skilled and effective at land navigation including Avenza, GPS and paper mapping and compass systems.
●Managed cohesive working relationships with classmates during team assignments and group work.
●Gained understanding of fire ecology and the process of fire on various western landscapes.
●Knowledge of fire adapted species and historical vegetation structures.
●Acquired skills in vegetation management and fuels reduction.
●Gained proficiency in selective thinning regarding Timber Stand Improvement operations.
●Provided maintenance for a CAT 299 Tracked skid steer including replacing and tensioning tracks, greasing pivot points, cleaning and inspecting air filter, removing and replacing bucket attachments.
●Organized hazardous fuels materials by: constructing burn piles, machine piles and log decks.
●Proficient at chainsaw maintenance and chainsaw operations.
●Knowledgeable of fuels management concepts including prescribed burning, and mechanical fuels treatments.
●Knowledgeable of fuel loading and measurement methods including Brown’s Transects.
●Utilized 10 hour fuel sticks and measuring devices to measure fuel moistures of dead and down fuels.
●Understanding of Prescribed fire concepts, project organization and chain of command.
●Project boundary tracking and area calculation utilizing GPS navigation systems.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
The Peterson family o April, 2020 – Present: Fruit picker/Pruning/packing o EMPLOYER/LOCATION: 291 N 6th ave, Kingsburg, CA 936311
o DATES PERFORMED: April 2020- Present (seasonal 40 hours/week)
o SUPERVISOR (may be contacted): Alfredo Sanchez
●Acquired skills utilizing hand tools o Pruning Scissors: I learned proper techniques to prune and maintain the equipment.
●Fruit sacks: I was taught how to select ripe fruits based on color cues, effectively manage fruit bags, and demonstrate the proper method of wearing or utilizing them
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●Ladder handling skills, knowledge of properly dismantling a ladder, and giving safety briefings to the crew I worked with.
●Palletizer skills learned safety requirements on how the fruit stacks work.
●Gained Proficiency in understanding how to prune a tree and the safety procedures.
●How to maintain a piece of farming equipment and use it safely without causing injuries to co-workers.
●Learn how to keep a Wall decor tractor used to transport fruit from orchards to the packinghouse, where other workers unload
●Gained proficiency in understanding how the fruit was supposed to be picked
●Gained proficiency in understanding the proper use of a ladder and proper maintenance
●2024 Blue Mountain Fire Contracting Crew, Deployed to various fires some out of state. Obtained FFT2 .
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Reedley College, CA - Wildland Fire Training Program, Anticipated Completion: Spring 2023
Courses Completed
●INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCES (NR-1): This course overviews natural resources management and technician skills. It is intended for those who wish to work as technicians for natural resource entities such as the U.S. Forest Service. History of resources management, governmental and private land management entity structure, basic hand tool identification and use, map reading, forest health, personal safety and first aid, and forest measurements will be included.
●CONSERVATION NATURAL RESOURCE(NR7): This course is conducted to give the students occupational learning opportunities and career awareness. Students may earn 16 units in work experience, of which only six may be in COTR 19G. This is accomplished through employment (paid or volunteer) providing learning related to the student’s major, educational, or occupational goal. Students may be required to attend an orientation. The student’s employer must agree to participate by assisting in developing measurable learning objectives, verifying hours worked, meeting with a designated college official, and evaluating the measurable learning objectives.
Currently Taking
●Introduction to fire basics(NR98)-This is the first phase in professional wildland
fire training and development. During this phase students will learn basic wildland fire concepts and will attain the basic training required for employment into the Federal and State Wildland Fire Service. Students will gain understanding into the professional culture of wildland fire and the physical demands essential for the occupation. Students will be introduced to basic skills and attributes vital of a wildland firefighter.
●Field studies (NR-108)
●Integrated Fuels Fire(NR95)- This course trains students in the profession of hazardous and strategic fuels management and basic fire ecology concepts. Students will receive instruction on Fuels project development, fire behavior, fire weather and crewmember functions. Students will ascertain practical and tactical experience on fuels reduction projects ranging from chainsaw operations, brush clearing and tree felling. Students will be introduced to mechanical fuels treatment application through use and operation of small mechanized equipment such as skid steerers and mini-excavators. Data collection, project safety and management will be emphasized.
EDUCATION
●Kings Canyon High School, CA – Diploma Attained, June 2023
WILDLAND FIRE COURSES AND DATE OF COMPLETION/ANTICIPATED:
●S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training December, 2023
●S-190 Intro to Fire Behavior December, 2023
●L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline December, 2023
●I-100 Intro to the Incident Command System December, 2023
●IS-700b. Intro to NIMS December, 2023
●First / Aid CPR / AED February, 2024
●S-211 Portable Pumps and Water use March, 2024
●S-212 Wildland Chainsaws April, 2024
●HAZMAT-FRA April, 2024
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
●Middle School Football Captain, 2018- Was selected by my coach and peers to be the team captain for the 2018 football season. In this role I motivated and kept learning skills along the way, never giving up and always going back to briefly.
REFERENCES:
NAME
POSITION/JOB
PHONE
Adam Hernandez
Reedley College Fire Instructor
****.*********@**************.***
Ubaldo Medina
Fresno Organized Crew
***************@*****.***
Rodrigo Lemus
Blue Mountain Fire Contracting
****************@*****.***
Daniel Mateo
FresnoOrganized Crew
**********@*****.***
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