Carlos Ogawa
Fort Bragg
Summary
Fit Wildland Firefighter adept at containing over hundreds of wildland fires, with comprehensive experience in fire suppression tactics and strategies. Proficient using various fire suppression tools on fire lines. Looking for great challenges and to get pushed to physical limits.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Takas Grill
01.2007 - Current
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Wildland Firefighter
L.A. County Fire Camp Holton #16
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Fought wildfires on the front lines alongside Cal Fire crews.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Conduct prescribed burns under supervisions.
- Build and maintain trails campsites and parks.
- Help create defensible space around communities.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
Landscape/General Labor Construction Worker
Moutain Meddow Landscape
03.2012 - 08.2014
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Education
GED -
Sierra Adult School
Jamestown, CASkills
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire containment
- Weather condition assessment
- Wildfire suppression
- Chainsaw operation
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Brush removal
- Property protection and salvage
- Physical fitness training
Certification
Food Handlers Certification (management)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
L.A. County Fire Camp Holton #16
02.2023 - 09.2025
Landscape/General Labor Construction Worker
Moutain Meddow Landscape
03.2012 - 08.2014
Cook
Takas Grill
01.2007 - Current
GED -
Sierra Adult School