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James Mcgarrah

Norwalk

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Firefighter

James Mcgarrah
04.2024 - Current
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
  • Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
  • Maintained high physical fitness levels to meet demands of extended firefighting operations in challenging environments.
  • Reduced risk of property loss by implementing proactive defense measures for homes and businesses in fire-prone areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aoss Prep
Corona, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Hot spot identification
  • Brush clearing
  • Wildfire containment
  • Fireline construction
  • Physical fitness
  • Fire containment
  • Fire shelter deployment
  • First aid certified

Certification

  • 1. First Responder Awareness (PSFA)
  • 2. WILD-LAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY & SURVIVAL
  • 3. S-130 Firefighter Training
  • 4. FEMA IS-100.C
  • 5. Firefighter 1C (WildLand)
  • 6. S-131 Firefighter Type 1
  • 7. First Responder Operations
  • 8. FEMA IS-200.C
  • 9. First Responder Awareness
  • 10. S-212 Basic Level Wild land Fire Chain Saws
  • 11. L-180 Human Factors in the Wild land Fire Service
  • 12. C-212 CHAINSAW SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
  • 13. First Aid CPR AED
  • 14. FEMA IS-800.C
  • 15. FEMA IS-200.C
  • 16. FEMA IS-700.C
  • 17. Confined Space

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

James Mcgarrah
04.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Aoss Prep
James Mcgarrah