Chinedu Edeh
Ontario
Summary
Detail-oriented wildland firefighter with expertise in fire suppression, hazard assessment, and risk analysis. Committed to ensuring safety compliance and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
California military department
San Diego
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted wildland fire suppression operations using various firefighting tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective fire management strategies.
- Performed hazard assessment and risk analysis in fire-prone areas.
- Maintained and inspected firefighting gear to ensure operational readiness.
- Participated in controlled burns to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk.
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Army National Guard
Moreno Valley
07.2020 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to support training and operational missions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to execute logistics and transport operations.
- Followed safety protocols while operating complex machinery in various environments.
- Assisted in the preparation of equipment for deployment and exercises.
- Trained junior operators on safe machine operation and maintenance procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Truck Driver
CRST Expedited
Riverside
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for long-distance transportation of freight.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and delivery schedules.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delays.
- Adhered to all federal and state regulations for safe driving practices.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Managed routine vehicle maintenance to prevent breakdowns on the road.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills during tight delivery timelines.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
American University in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSkills
- Fire suppression
- Hazard assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk analysis
- Controlled burns
- Vehicle inspection
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Leadership skills
- Fire shelter deployment
- Controlled burning techniques
- Chainsaw operation
- Public safety communication
- Terrain studying
- Weather condition assessment
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- Fire weather monitoring
Certification
CDL Class A
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
California military department
07.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
CRST Expedited
07.2022 - 07.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
United States Army National Guard
07.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
American University in Dubai