Jose Cervantes Diaz
Tulare
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable firefighter with a proven track record in fire suppression and safety. Extensive hands-on experience in conducting inspections, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring compliance underscores a commitment to public safety. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills enhance the ability to navigate complex situations effectively. Eager to leverage field experience and technical expertise in a fire inspector role, contributing to the enforcement of fire codes, and proactive fire prevention initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter 1
Wildfire Defense Systems
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the execution of fireline construction, hazard tree removal, and fire suppression tasks under the supervision of FFT1 or Single Resource Bosses (CRWB/ENGB/TFLD)
- Performed fire suppression and fuels management duties in various adverse conditions, including extreme climate, fuel, and terrain challenges
- Applied firefighting techniques and equipment in alignment with operational plans and safety protocols
- Performed a daily DOT pre-trip inspection and post inspection on trucks as well as maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted the log book to Compliance as required.
Tower Technician
Xclusive Wireless
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Install and maintenance services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers and rooftops
- Adhere to industry safety and quality requirements at all times
- Safely operate all required materials, tools to complete assigned work
- Communicate effectively with foreman and other crew members at all times
- Assist with training and development with new hires
- Maintain proper paperwork and assist foreman with site duties/responsibilities including close out documentation
- Maintain equipment and vehicles in a clean and operational condition at all times.
Cashier
Vallarta Supermarkets
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Consistently maintained a calm and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working efficiently under pressure
- Demonstrated excellent information retention and attention to detail, processed above average amount of transactions per day with high level of accuracy
- Conducted successful cross-selling efforts, resulting in an increase in new customer returns
- Received consistently positive feedback in customer surveys, maintaining a high customer satisfaction rating
- Resolved customer complaints and issues utilizing strong communication and problem-solving skills to de-escalate situations and find solutions
- Assisted clients by processing transactions, such as withdrawals, deposits, and transfers.
Type 1 Wildland Firefighter, Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps/ Magalia Fire Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Conduct initial and indirect wildland firefighting on Type 1 wildland hand crew
- Cut direct and indirect fire line using various tools such as shovel, axe, McLeod, Pulaski, chainsaw and back pump
- Set back burns in partnership with CAL FIRE as part of their fuel-reduction and fire suppression tactics
- Mop-up and patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may reignite
- Inspect, clean and repair fire hose and equipment, also sharpen fire tools
- Perform arduous and physically demanding work in all weather conditions including extreme heat
- Assist in monitoring safety procedures and rules
- Assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance
- Painted equipment and buildings
- Perform skilled construction work, general station housekeeping and kitchen duties.
Sales Associate/Delivery Driver II
Sherwin Williams
11.2016 - 09.2020
- Ensure timely delivery of all orders
- Perform maintenance on delivery trucks
- Provide excellent service to clients from different backgrounds, and ensure all needs are met
- Collaborate with management and follow up with customers on projects
- Ensuring that sales transactions are completed accurately, maintaining precise work order files and formulas, pulling appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouse
- Ability to distinguish the difference between colors, a skill used when color matching or tinting paint
- Able to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jack, forklift, etc
- Knowledgeable with paint sprayers, paint products and finishes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2027
Skills
- Knowledge of chain of command
- Cash counting
- Adaptable
- Positive attitude
- Ability to recognize and respond to dangerous situations
- Bilingual
- Reliable
- Dependability
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
- Ability to operate an automobile or other vehicles as required
- Product Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
Certification
- CAL FIRE Basic Firefighter Certificate
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- FEMA IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- American Heart Association CPR (BLS)
- Public Safety First Aid
- S-212 Power Chainsaw Operator
- IS-200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- S-130: Firefighter Training
- EMT Certified
- Forklift Operator
- OSHA 10
- HazCom Training GHS 1006
- RF Safety Awareness
- Capstan Hoist Operator
- Class A License
References
- Joseph Verska, Fire Captain, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, (530) 591-0552, joseph.verska@fire.ca.gov
- Heidi Gysin, Navigator, California Conservation Corps, (530) 526-5000, heidi.gysin@ccc.ca.gov
Timeline
Firefighter 1
Wildfire Defense Systems
09.2023 - Current
Tower Technician
Xclusive Wireless
07.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Vallarta Supermarkets
12.2021 - 06.2022
Type 1 Wildland Firefighter, Corpsmember
California Conservation Corps/ Magalia Fire Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
Sales Associate/Delivery Driver II
Sherwin Williams
11.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University, Fresno
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