Jose Garcia
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with hands-on experience in the California Conservation Corps, specializing in fireline construction and emergency response support. Recent graduate with a solid foundation in wildland firefighting principles and operations. Brings strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management abilities, with a proven work ethic in demanding environments. Highly motivated to begin a career in wildland fire and make meaningful contributions through commitment, reliability, and drive.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
California Conservation Corps- FIRE CREW (MBY1)
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in fire line construction and maintenance to enhance safety protocols.
- Operated firefighting tools and equipment to control wildfires effectively.
- Participated in training drills to improve firefighting techniques and readiness.
- Maintained communication with command center for coordinated efforts on the ground.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
California Conservation Corps- Corpmember
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Outdoor projects like fuel reduction and landscaping
- Using hand tools and power tools such as a Pulaski, McLeod, Weed Wackers, Chain saw, Trimmers, Pole saw, and shovels to
reduce hazardous wildland fuels and create a fuel break. - Assisted sawyers by pulling and removing vegetation and also helping rehab equipment.
- Assisted in big Incidents by helping CAL FIRE and US Forest Service teams by managing supply orders, handling equipment, and loading pallets.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Muir Charter School
Nevada City, CA10-2024
Skills
- Fireline construction
- Fire shelter deployment
- First aid certified
- Firefighting equipment maintenance
- Controlled burning techniques
- Emergency support
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
Certification
- CAL FIRE Orientation
- CAL FIRE C-212
- CAL FIRE Firefighter IC
- CAL FIRE 1B
- CAL FIRE PSFA
- Basic Life Support
- Course Confined Space Awareness
- CAL FIRE WFSS1
- NWCG S-110
- NWCG S-130
- NWCG S-190
- NWCG L-180
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- FEMA ICS-700
- FEMA ICS-800
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
California Conservation Corps- FIRE CREW (MBY1)
03.2025 - Current
California Conservation Corps- Corpmember
09.2024 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
John Muir Charter School