Christian Yamanaka

● Responded to wildland fires throughout Northern California and was able to perform initial attack, catch spots, and construct fire line for extended amounts of time.

● Worked on a CCC fire crew at Magalia fire center for over a year with CAL-Fire captains & Apparatus Engineers

● Took part in multiple prescribed burns operating a drip torch

● Did grade projects around the community such as fuel reductions and suppression around county roadsides and local community buildings

● Used a wide range of power tools such as chainsaws, power washers, pole saws, weed eaters, hedgers, drills, hand saws. Also basic hand tools such as shovels, pulaskis, rakes and hedge clippers

● Properly maintained and cleaned chainsaws, pole saws and other motorized tools

● Trained new corps members how to operate tools safely and how to keep them well maintained

● Learned the principles of equal opportunity during comet

● Worked closely with Cal Fire employees, federal employees, contractors, and Town of Paradise

● Learned safe work methods and techniques for operating chainsaws and other power tool equipment to have a safe environment for the task at hand

● Staffed for long periods of time and covered behind for Table Mountain Fire Center