Jonathan C. Peery
Chico
Summary
Professional opportunity with CAL FIRE where my skills, commitment, and team-orientation will be of value as a Battalion Chief.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain-Defensible Space Coordinator
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Oroville
08.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the coordination of PRC 4291 inspections within the SRA of Butte County
- Coordinate Butte Co. Chapter 38: A Fire Hazard Complaint, inspections including abatement, education, and code enforcement.
- Lead a team of Defensible Space Inspectors to conduct timely, thorough, and coordinated inspections of improved and unimproved properties within Butte County to ensure compliance with state and local laws and ordinances.
- Awarded a $1 million education grant, and coordinated with a marketing company to ensure public outreach and education through social media, a website, and educational handouts.
- Provided relief Public Information Officer duties when required.
Fire Captain 'A'
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Robinson Mill Fire Station
04.2016 - 08.2025
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to the public.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Supervised up to 5 Fire Apparatus Engineers and 12 Firefighter 1's.
- Maintain and manage station budgets to ensure fiscal accountability and facility maintenance needs.
- Employ progressive discipline for all subordinates as well as seasonal/permanent personnel performance evaluations.
- Foster and maintained relationships with cooperators and local stakeholders during emergency and non emergency contacts.
- Promoted fire safety awareness within the community by organizing and participating in public outreach events, such as open houses and safety presentations.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Timely completion of all necessary reports, i.e. CALFIRS, FISCAL, ePCR, eFC33, JOTFORM, Project hours tracking etc.
Fire Captain 'B'
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz
Ben Lomond CC
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Supervise up to 16 inmates on grade projects and emergency incidents.
- In charge of camp safety program: IIPP, MSDS, Fire extinguishers etc.
- Train and instruct inmates on basics of firefighting and fire line construction.
- Work in cooperation with custodial agency, CDCR.
- Employ progressive discipline for substandard work/safety performance.
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz
Corralitos Fire Station
01.2008 - 04.2013
- Supervise up to 6 FFI's.
- Management of the Station.
- Timely completion of CAIRS, LE-66 reports, Month end reports.
- Preventative maintenance of equipment: Model #1, #15, #14, #34, Type I and Type II County Engines, Rescue Squad, Breathing Support, Type II Water Tender.
- Respond to emergencies and establish Combat/Command roles of the first in C.O.
- Work in cooperation with Watsonville FD, Aptos-La Selva FD, Pajaro Valley FD.
- Implement workplace IIPP program for Station safety.
- Lead and Instruct training drills with station personnel.
- Lead and Instruct Volunteer Fire Company #41 bi-monthly training drills.
- Participate in Multi Company drills and training.
- Station maintenance.
- Other duties required of position performed as needed.
Fire Fighter I
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
Harts Mill Fire Station
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Station maintenance.
- Ensure orders of supervisors are carried out as directed during emergencies.
- Daily checkout of all emergency equipment.
- Daily station cleaning/maintenance.
- Lead other FFI's during initial attack fires and other emergencies.
Professional Ski Patrol
Mount Shasta Ski Park
Mount Shasta
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Respond to and mitigate many multi-faceted medical/rescue emergencies, both solo and as a team member.
- Search and Rescue training, Avalanche mitigation and rescue training.
- Customer service on, and off the slopes.
Volunteer Firefighter
Weed City Fire Department
Weed
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Ensure orders of supervisors are carried out as directed during emergencies.
- Participate in company training drills.
- Station cleaning/maintenance.
- Lead other FFT's during initial attack fires and other emergencies.
Fire Fighter I
CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
Hornbrook Fire Station
06.2002 - 01.2006
- Station maintenance.
- Ensure orders of supervisors are carried out as directed during emergencies.
- Daily checkout of all emergency equipment.
- Daily station cleaning/maintenance.
Volunteer Firefighter
South Yreka Fire Department
Yreka
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Ensure orders of supervisors are carried out as directed during emergencies.
- Participate in company training drills.
- Station cleaning/maintenance.
- Lead other FFT's during initial attack fires and other emergencies.
Ranch Hand
Willow Creek Ranch
McCloud
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Duties included as a general laborer were: Brushing/widening fire roads, chainsaw maintenance, working with heavy equipment, being a cohesive member of a team to accomplish work safely.
Assistant Manager
Burger King Corp
Yreka
01.1999 - 01.2001
- As one of the store's managers I had many responsibilities including but not limited to: Personnel Scheduling, Daily accounting, Team member motivation, and Quality control.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yreka Union High School
Yreka, CA06-2002
Associate of Science Degree - Fire Science/Technology
College of the Siskiyous
Weed, CASkills
- Personnel management
- Fire safety education
- Equipment maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Incident command
Certification
• CAL FIRE COURSES: COA #20, FFA #21, CAL FIRE 67 hour, Supervision 2, Incident Management 2, Firefighter Safety and Survival, CAL FIRE Advanced Firefighter, Rescue Systems 1, Public Information Officer
• C.S.F.M. COURSES, Firefighter 1A, Auto Extrication, Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Fire Prevention 1A, Fire Management 1, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Control 3 and 6
• COLLEGE COURSES, A.S. Degree Fire Science/Technology, Firefighter I Academy, Flashover Recognition and Survival, Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations, Swift Water Rescue Awareness, North Tree Fire Mobile Burn Unit, New Mexico Tech, Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
• N.W.C.G., S130, S190, S290, S212
• F.E.M.A., NIMS IS-700/800
• C.S.F.M. COURSES, Firefighter 1A, Auto Extrication, Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Fire Prevention 1A, Fire Management 1, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Control 3 and 6
• COLLEGE COURSES, A.S. Degree Fire Science/Technology, Firefighter I Academy, Flashover Recognition and Survival, Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations, Swift Water Rescue Awareness, North Tree Fire Mobile Burn Unit, New Mexico Tech, Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
• N.W.C.G., S130, S190, S290, S212
• F.E.M.A., NIMS IS-700/800
Training
- Qualified Strike Team Leader
- Qualified Base Camp Manager
- Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Proclamation for Outstanding EMS Service 2010
- Technical Subject Specialist Instructor for Ione FFA 2010
- Santa Cruz County B.F.F.A. Instructor
- CZU FF I Returnee Academy Instructor
- California Class ‘B' driver license
- California EMT since 2002
- Permanent Civil Service Classification since 2008
References
- Tim Cassone, Battalion Chief, 530-815-1635
- Rob Bartsch, Battalion Chief, 530-565-0105
Timeline
Fire Captain-Defensible Space Coordinator
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
08.2025 - Current
Fire Captain 'A'
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
04.2016 - 08.2025
Fire Captain 'B'
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz
04.2013 - 04.2016
Fire Apparatus Engineer
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz
01.2008 - 04.2013
Fire Fighter I
CAL FIRE Butte Unit
01.2006 - 01.2008
Professional Ski Patrol
Mount Shasta Ski Park
01.2005 - 01.2006
Volunteer Firefighter
Weed City Fire Department
01.2004 - 01.2006
Fire Fighter I
CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
06.2002 - 01.2006
Volunteer Firefighter
South Yreka Fire Department
01.2002 - 01.2003
Ranch Hand
Willow Creek Ranch
06.2001 - 08.2001
Assistant Manager
Burger King Corp
01.1999 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Yreka Union High School
Associate of Science Degree - Fire Science/Technology
College of the Siskiyous