Caiden Salcido
Tehachapi
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience at Kern County Fire Department, adept in fire containment and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing wildfire containment and optimizing team performance. Skilled in chainsaw operation and fostering professional networks. Proven track record in maintaining high safety standards and physical fitness for peak performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
03.2024 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
Tower Climber
Unwired Broadband
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed troubleshooting and repair.
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.
- Built extensive knowledge working with testers and diagnostic tools.
- Supported business growth objectives by actively participating in company-sponsored events, promoting the organization''s services, and cultivating a professional network.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 600 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
Education
Utility Worker - Electrical Line Worker
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, ID10.2022
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire containment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Backfire and flanking
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Basic life support
- Pole climbing and rescue
- Digger Derrick safety
- Confined space rescue
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Kern County Fire Department
03.2024 - Current
Tower Climber
Unwired Broadband
11.2022 - 06.2023
Utility Worker - Electrical Line Worker
Northwest Lineman College
Similar Profiles
Ryan BonnerRyan Bonner
Wildland Firefighter III at Kern County Fire DepartmentWildland Firefighter III at Kern County Fire Department
DATAN DELACRUZDATAN DELACRUZ
Professional Firefighter at Kern County Fire DepartmentProfessional Firefighter at Kern County Fire Department
Brandon QuerinBrandon Querin
Fire Fighter at Kern County Fire DepartmentFire Fighter at Kern County Fire Department
Brandon Van SurksumBrandon Van Surksum
Firefighter at Kern County Fire DepartmentFirefighter at Kern County Fire Department
Pedro LopezPedro Lopez
Crew Member at McDonald'sCrew Member at McDonald's