- Hiking and Outdoor activities
- Strength training and physical fitness
- Fishing and outdoor recreation
Frank Podsiad
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated fire service candidate with experience in Fire-Explorer ride-alongs and ongoing EMS education. Displays strong teamwork, leadership, and dedication to serving the community. Committed to professionalism and furthering education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Explorer
Apple Valley Fire Protection District
06.2024 - Current
- Fire Explorer Chief: Post #257
- Assisted in fire prevention education programs for community engagement and awareness.
- Participated in live training exercises to develop firefighting skills and teamwork.
- Engaged in physical fitness training programs to maintain readiness for emergency situations.
- Developed strong relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative work environment during operations.
- Observed experienced firefighters during emergency situations, acquiring valuable firsthand knowledge on effective firefighting tactics.
Education
Associate of Science - Basic Firefighter CA
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA11-2026
Skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Leadership skills
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Firefighting municipal training
- Firehouse etiquette
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician- Expected graduation date: June 2026
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Hazmat FRO
- I-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- BLS AHA CPR certified
- IS-800.D
- IS-700.B
- IS-200.C
- IS-100.C
Interests
Timeline
Fire Explorer
Apple Valley Fire Protection District
06.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Basic Firefighter CA
Victor Valley College