Gerardo Castro
Templeton
Summary
Dynamic Handcrew Firefighter with CDCR Cal Fire, skilled in advanced firefighting techniques and effective communication. Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments, successfully executing back burning and fire line cutting. Committed to maintaining equipment and identifying hot spots, ensuring safety and efficiency in fire containment operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Handcrew Firefighter
CDCR Cal Fire
Miramonte
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Went to the Palisades fire for 21 days.
- Hiked with the hand crew, burn piles.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
Handcrew Firefighter
CDC Cal Fire
Georgetown
10.2023 - 11.2024
- My position was the first saw leading the fire crew
- Would be dispatched out on fires all over California and would work 21 days at a time before resets
- Have experience back burning, burn piles, cutting fire line
- Trained five days a week
Education
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe CA01-2024
Skills
- Firefighting techniques
- Fire line cutting
- Equipment maintenance
- Hot spot identification
- Back burning
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Physical fitness
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Richard Garcia, Chumash Fire Captain (805) 350-8819
Timeline
Handcrew Firefighter
CDCR Cal Fire
11.2024 - 01.2025
Handcrew Firefighter
CDC Cal Fire
10.2023 - 11.2024
Lake Tahoe Community College
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