Dustin Leonard
Paso Robles
Summary
Wildland Firefighter from the California Conservation Corps, skilled in fireline construction and chainsaw operation, with a proven track record in enhancing wildfire containment and crew cohesion. Demonstrated expertise in employing fire suppression tactics and fostering team environments, significantly improving operational efficiency and safety. Certified in first aid, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and physical endurance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with team members to execute firefighting strategies and ensure effective response.
- Operated fire engines and specialized equipment to support firefighting efforts.
- Monitored weather conditions to assess fire behavior and adjust tactics accordingly.
- Utilized water pumps for extinguishing flames and preventing fire spread.
- Bolstered crew cohesion through strong communication skills, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Completed rigorous training programs to develop skills in wildfire tactics and safety.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Maintained high physical fitness levels to meet demands of extended firefighting operations in challenging environments.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
Education
Paloma Creek High School
Atascadero Ca06.2019
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire containment
- Backfire and flanking
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Fireline construction
- Fire shelter deployment
- First aid certified
- Controlled burning techniques
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Fire suppression tactics
- Brush removal
- Flexible and adaptable
- Fire suppression
- Firefighting
- Crew training
- Safety inspection
- Firefighting activities
- Rescue equipment use
Certification
- PSFA
- CPR
- ICS 100,200,700,800
- L-180
- S-190
- FRO & FRA
- Confined space
- LARRO
- Wildland safety and survival
- SFT Firefighter 1C : Wildland
- C-212
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
03.2022 - 08.2024
Paloma Creek High School
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