Cody Womack
Tuolumne
Summary
Dedicated Wildland Firefighter with over 10 years of progressive experience in fire suppression, fuels reduction, prescribed fire operations, and crew leadership. Experienced with CAL FIRE, federal Hotshot crews, and tribal fire organizations. Proven ability to work safely and effectively under demanding conditions while maintaining a strong commitment to teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
Altaville, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency incidents on a type 3 engine ensuring rapidand effective intervention to protect life and property.
- Construct and maintain fireline using hand tools and chainsaws.
- Perform hose lays and deploy fire suppression equipment during wildfire incidents.
- Conduct prescribed fire operations utilizing drip torches, fusees, and flare pistols.
- Assist with training new firefighters in fireline construction, chainsaw use, and safety.
- Perform routine maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment.
- Apply extensive knowledge of wildland fire behavior, suppression tactics, and firefighter safety.
Forestry Technician
AD Firefighter
Sonora, CA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed wildfire suppression and fuels reduction projects.
- Constructed fireline using hand tools and chainsaws.
- Assisted with prescribed burning operations.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained communications during incidents.
- Assisted with training and mentoring new crew members.
Forestry Technician
Stanislaus Hotshots
Sonora, CA
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Served on an elite Hotshot crew responding to wildland fires throughout California.
- Conducted firing operations and fuels reduction projects.
- Maintained chainsaws, hand tools, and firefighting equipment.
- Assisted with crew leadership and field operations.
- Obtained Class B Faller Qualification.
Hand Crew Firefighter
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council
Tuolumne City, CA
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Responded to wildfire incidents as a member of a hand crew.
- Participated in station maintenance, equipment inspections, and facility upkeep.
- Safely operated a 10-person crew carrier.
- Assisted supervisors with timekeeping, supply orders, fuel records, and inventory management.
- Managed crew equipment checkout and inventory.
- Operated heavy equipment, including an excavator.
- Served in leadership roles when assigned and mentored.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakdale High School
Oakdale, CASkills
- Wildland Fire Suppression
- Fireline Construction
- Chainsaw Operations & Maintenance
- Prescribed Fire / Firing Operations
- Fuels Reduction
- Tree Falling
- Hose Deployment & Fire Suppression
- Weather Monitoring (Kestrel & Belt Weather Kit)
- Crew Leadership & Mentoring
- Radio Communications
- Equipment Maintenance
- Ability to Perform in High-Stress Environments
Certification
- EMT
- Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
- Incident Commander Type 5
- RT-130 Annual Fire Safety Refresher
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-131 Firefighter Type 1
- S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around
- S-134 LCES
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-211 Portable Pumps & Water Use
- S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- L-280 Followership to Leadership
- ICS-100 / ICS-200 / ICS-800
- IS-700 NIMS
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- CPR/AED & Basic First Aid
Timeline
Firefighter I
CAL FIRE
04.2022 - Current
Forestry Technician
AD Firefighter
08.2021 - 04.2022
Forestry Technician
Stanislaus Hotshots
05.2020 - 11.2020
Hand Crew Firefighter
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council
05.2015 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Oakdale High School