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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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John Hartman

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Highly motivated individual with over 19 years performing natural resource protection and enhancement projects with over 6 years emphasizing specifically in emergency response. I will bring strong commitment and a professional attitude to the community and residents of Battalion 8 and the state as a whole. Looking forward to using my experience and knowledge to assist the battalion by carrying out the mission statement and providing support to the people, property and resources of California.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Apparatus Engineer

CA Dept Of Forestry And Fire Protection
2023.01 - Current
  • Improved emergency response times by efficiently navigating fire apparatus to incident locations.
  • Enhanced firefighter safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance on fire apparatus.
  • Supported firefighting operations with timely water supply management and pump operation.
  • Ensured reliable vehicle performance by maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Contributed to successful firefighting strategies by effectively communicating with incident commanders and crew members during emergencies.
  • Reduced property damage through strategic placement of fire apparatus during incidents.

Forestry Technician

CA Dept Of Forestry And Fire Protection
2019.02 - Current
  • Graduated The Cal Fire Firefighter Academy (FFA) 2019
  • Perform fuel reduction projects using chain saw, hand tools, wood chipper, heavy equipment and prescribed burns.
  • Perform routine maintenance on all associated tools and equipment.
  • Complete daily/monthly reports such as mileage logs, and timesheets.

Fire Fighter 1

CA Dept Of Forestry And Fire Protection
2020.06 - 2021.12
  • Continuously Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Initiate first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Educatepublic and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Inspect equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.

Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assistant

CA Dept Of Fish & Wildlife
2013.11 - 2019.02
  • Assist in the construction & installation of various fish and wildlife habitat projects.
  • Use chainsaw, hand tools & herbicide to remove overgrown trees and shrubs to promote fuel breaks around department-owned lands and structures.
  • Operate/transport heavy equipment such as backhoe, front end loader, grad- all.
  • Perform welding techniques such as mig,tig and stick welding for metal fabrication on various projects.
  • Class A driving.
  • Fill out vehicle logs and pre-trip inspections.

Fish and Wildlife Technician

CA Dept Of Fish And Wildlife
2012.01 - 2013.11
  • Responsible for land maintenance and management on various ecological reserves from Santa Barbra County through San Diego County.
  • Coordinate and lead seasonal employees and volunteers in the area of site clean up, removal of invasive weeds/trees from sensitive habitats.
  • Coordinate with multiple land managers and environmental agencies performing habitat improvement and restoration projects.

Seasonal Aid

CA Dept Of Fish And Wildlife
2007.10 - 2012.01
  • Land management and wildlife habitat improvement projects consisting of farming, waterways, nesting habitat and area access/egress.
  • Construction and repair of entry gates, cattle fencing and water sources.
  • Inspect and validate proper licenses/documents to enter specific hunt areas. Compile bird harvest/area use reports.

Corpsemember

California Conservation Corps
2004.12 - 2006.12
  • Perform natural resource work projects with state and federal agencies.
  • Respond to all risk emergencies.
  • Clean up and recovery work in Louisiana after hurricane Katrina.
  • Completed miles of trail maintenance on Pacific Crest Trail.
  • Inspect, repair and maintain specialized equipment.
  • Vehicle inspection.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chico Senior High School
Chico, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Resource Management
  • Fire suppression
  • Self Motivated
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Driving
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Emergency response
  • Team Oriented

Certification

  • Cal Fire Basic Fire Fighter Academy (2019)
  • Cal Fire Fire Fighter Academy (FFA) 2019
  • CPAT
  • Cal Fire 32 Hour S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
  • Cal Fire S-212 Wildfire Power Saws / (B) qualified felling Card
  • Class A Commercial Drivers License B9000653 Expires 9/29/2026
  • FEMA IS-00100.C FEMA IS-00200.B FEMA IS-00700.B FEMA IS-00800.C
  • California Emergency Medical Technician
  • Cal Fire CPR with AED
  • Cal Fire ICS Qualification Card
  • Cal Fire 16hr Hazmat/First responder Operations
  • Cal Fire Firefighter survival (structural)
  • Cal fire Confined Space Awareness
  • Company Officer 2B
  • Company Officer 2C
  • ICS 300
  • R.A.R.O

References

Kim Watson (Fire Captain, CA Dept of Forestry And Fire Protection) 510-219-2087

Marcus Ekdahl ( Fire Captain, CA Dept of Forestry And Fire Protection) 530-864-0340

Scott Vaughn ( Retired Fire Captain, CA Dept of Forestry And Fire Protection) 530-228-0901

Chris Vatcher ( Fire Captain, CA Dept of Forestry And Fire Protection) 530-864- 2582 

Phil Clark ( Fisheries Habitat Specialist, CA Dept of Fish And Wildlife) 916-718-2201

Skip Barber ( Retired Fire Captain ,CA Dept of Forestry And Fire Protection) 530-370-1431


Timeline

Fire Apparatus Engineer

CA Dept Of Forestry And Fire Protection
2023.01 - Current

Fire Fighter 1

CA Dept Of Forestry And Fire Protection
2020.06 - 2021.12

Forestry Technician

CA Dept Of Forestry And Fire Protection
2019.02 - Current

Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assistant

CA Dept Of Fish & Wildlife
2013.11 - 2019.02

Fish and Wildlife Technician

CA Dept Of Fish And Wildlife
2012.01 - 2013.11

Seasonal Aid

CA Dept Of Fish And Wildlife
2007.10 - 2012.01

Corpsemember

California Conservation Corps
2004.12 - 2006.12

High School Diploma -

Chico Senior High School
  • Cal Fire Basic Fire Fighter Academy (2019)
  • Cal Fire Fire Fighter Academy (FFA) 2019
  • CPAT
  • Cal Fire 32 Hour S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
  • Cal Fire S-212 Wildfire Power Saws / (B) qualified felling Card
  • Class A Commercial Drivers License B9000653 Expires 9/29/2026
  • FEMA IS-00100.C FEMA IS-00200.B FEMA IS-00700.B FEMA IS-00800.C
  • California Emergency Medical Technician
  • Cal Fire CPR with AED
  • Cal Fire ICS Qualification Card
  • Cal Fire 16hr Hazmat/First responder Operations
  • Cal Fire Firefighter survival (structural)
  • Cal fire Confined Space Awareness
  • Company Officer 2B
  • Company Officer 2C
  • ICS 300
  • R.A.R.O

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