Edgar Loaiza

Supervisors: Angel Cua(909)802-8205, Captain Kevin Moran(661)618-5165, Captain Robert Velasquez(909) 693-1064, Captain Mike Jennings (661) 618-4182

• Developed a fast learning environment to uphold my own skills in order to pass on my knowledge to newer crewmates as a leader.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
• Collaborated with higher-ups to develop strategies for achieving assignments, such as increasing efficiency boosting moral.
• Extensive training, including jogging and hiking with fire gear, to enhance general physical health and performance on the fireline.
• Ongoing training in line construction, trenching, chainsaw operation, fire management, and communication in order to fulfill Cal Fire Type 1 crew requirements.
• Maintain tools by inspecting and sharpening them, while regularly cleaning equipment. When circumstances allow, cutting hotlines and suppressing flare-ups.
  Able to use hand tools like a Pulaski and a Mcleoud, as well as cut progressive, direct, and indirect lines along with cold trailing.
• Trained to patrol burned sites safely and find hotspots that could spark a fire. Wet or dry mop-ups are employed on hotspots to identify embers that are hidden beneath the surface or in white ash.
• Competent with fire suppression hoselays and trained in the usage and assembly of firing devices such as drip torches and backfire fusees.
• Carry out regular station maintenance at the Cal Fire BDU station.
• Employ communication in the fireline such as to relay information to crew members down the line. Using proficient training with the radio to provide the crew with ongoing radio traffic and responding to orders.
• Swamping and building burn piles
• Capable of locating safety zones, escape routes, and fire lines appropriately

Supervisors: Damien Medina(916) 715-6853

• Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and providing clear guidance for crew members.
• Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
• Trained in the use of chainsaws for fuel reduction projects. Regularly maintained trails and fire roads to ensure it remained open, secure, and usable.
• Took part in base camp maintenance supply unit and food unit support as well as fire camp support.
• Worked in various fuel reduction projects to lessen the risk of wildfires around communities.
• Responded to flood emergency, using my training to provide wavewash protection and proper sandbagging.
• Volunteered over 180 hours of volunteer time.
• Kept up with daily mileage and inspection logs as a dedicated driver for our state vehicles.
• Obtained a Class C Commercials license in order to drive multiple corpsmembers to project locations.
  

Supervisors: Maximino Ramirez(909)236-6633

• Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
• Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
• Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.