Gabriel Ponce
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Developed critical medical and interpersonal skills in fast-paced, high-stress environment, seeking to transition into new field. Proficient in patient assessment and emergency response, with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Ready to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Offering strong foundation in teamwork and physical endurance, with genuine desire to learn and develop in challenging environment. Brings understanding of safety protocols and ability to quickly adapt to fast-changing conditions.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter - Type 1 Hand Crew
California Conservation Corps
04.2025 - Current
- Support wildfire suppression and emergency response efforts throughout California as part of a Type 1 fire crew.
- Operated safely under high stress conditions in extreme weather and rugged environments.
- Engaged in direct fire suppression activities, including constructing, handling, and mop-up operations varying in complexity and terrain.
- Maintained peak physical fitness to meet demanding operational requirements, including hiking with gear and tools over long distances.
- Participated in regular classroom instruction and field exercises to enhance firefighting skills, safety awareness, and crew cohesion.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting hand tools and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tahquitz High School
Hemet, CA06.2023
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire containment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Backfire and flanking
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Fireline construction
- Fire shelter deployment
- First aid certified
- Fire weather monitoring
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
Certification
- CAL FIRE Fire Fighter 1C Certificate
- CAL FIRE Wildland Safety and Survival Level 1
- L180 Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service
- S190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S130 Firefighter Training
- S131 Firefighter Type 1 Training
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- FEMA IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- CAL FIRE Orientation
- CPR
- Public Safety First Aid (PSFA)
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter - Type 1 Hand Crew
California Conservation Corps
04.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tahquitz High School
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