Eric Gonzales
Janesville
Summary
Competent Crew Member ready to take on demanding workload to achieve objectives. Experienced in organizing supplies and equipment for efficient use. Team player with drive to reach organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crewmember Type 3 engine, Seasonal Temp Employee
Lassen Engine 383; Lassen National Forest; USDA
05.2021 - Current
- Performed as firefighter1 qualified and IC5 qualified in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, and hazardous fuels reduction activities
- Respond to emergencies (e.g. wildland and vehicle fires, medical aids)
- Perform all aspects of wildland fire and prescribed fire operations (e.g. preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up)
- Perform hose lays using nozzles and hoses to suppress spread of fire during fire line construction and prepare control lines for firing operations prior to burning
- Patrol fire line to locate and extinguish embers, flare ups, and hotspots, and extinguish burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump
- Perform project work (e.g. prescribed fire, recreation, fuel management, hazard tree removal)
- Set up and use portable pumps to control spread of wildfire
- Possess a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels managements techniques, hazards, safety practices an procedures, and terminology
- Cut brush, fell small trees, and move dirt to construct fire line using hand tools
- Gather intelligence on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior
- Clean, build, recondition, and store fire tools and equipment
- Carry out daily operations, assigned work and established priorities
- Follow established Job Hazard Analysis processes
- Work safely for long periods of time under hazardous conditions
- Trained on SCBAs, hose lays, and hand tool tactics
- Use and follow established Incident Command System procedures
- Utilize proper protective equipment prior to entering unsafe areas, identifying hazards
- Ensure and maintain scene safety
- Perform station maintenance and inspect, sharpen, and maintain tools and equipment
- Conduct daily engine inventory checks and light maintenance
- Attend wildland fire training
- Supervisor: Bobby Stephens 530-250-5581
- May we contact your supervisor
- Yes
Education
GED -
Coalinga High School
Coalinga, CA07-2006
Skills
- Operational experience and skills regarding engine operations Able to successfully lead, coordinate, and execute fire line operations, including but not limited to: burnouts, structure protection, fire line construction, hose-lays and mop-up operations
- Skillfully lead and perform work directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities independently or in a group, with direction from my supervisor This includes: fire suppression, preparedness, prevention, hazard fuel reduction, and prescribed burning
- Excellent communication skills, including providing verbal and non-verbal information and giving clear/ concise briefings
- Proficient in the use of various types of radios, gps systems, weather observation equipment, and maps
Timeline
Crewmember Type 3 engine, Seasonal Temp Employee
Lassen Engine 383; Lassen National Forest; USDA
05.2021 - Current
GED -
Coalinga High School