Joshua Rota
Revelstoke,BC
Summary
Highly trained firefighter with extensive knowledge of equipment, techniques, and tools utilized in wildland firefighting. Implements safety-first approaches to all fire incidents, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the community. Resourceful, hardworking, and dependable professional with 9 years of experience in the field. Excels in collaborative environments, working seamlessly as part of a cohesive team. Strong mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression enable swift issue handling and successful conflict resolution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
Waveriders Swim Club
09.2024 - Current
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
Unit Crew
BC Wildfire Service – Cariboo Fire Centre
04.2023 - Current
- Lead crew members in pre-suppression and fire suppression activities
- Determine the best strategy and tactic to suppress wildfire and evaluate if more resources are required to assist
- Identify hazards to the crew and mitigation strategies
- Ensure crew fire readiness is maintained through Fireline equipment and truck maintenance, inventory, and crew physical standards
- Plan, coordinate, track and administer proficiency train to meet certification standards
- Complete Performance Agreements with Wildfire Crew Sub-Leaders
- Complete administrative work promptly, such as timesheets, safety briefings, fire reports
- Conduct preliminary investigations into fire cause and know the procedure on how to protect a scene for in depth investigation by an experienced investigator
Type2 Crew Leader
Firestorm Enterprises Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Taught Fire suppression training and fire line skills as a Crew leader
- Responsible to protect prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, and fire preparedness
- These duties include serving as a firefighter or engine operator during prescribed burning and wildfire suppression activities; conducting regular maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as fire engines, tractors, mowers, chain saws, and hand tools; serving as a crew member during fire break preparation which involves rock removal, mowing, trimming, tree and brush removal
Wildfire Crew Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Responsible to protect prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, and fire preparedness
- These duties include serving as a firefighter or engine operator during prescribed burning and wildfire suppression activities; conducting regular maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as fire engines, tractors, mowers, chain saws, and hand tools; serving as a crew member during fire break preparation which involves rock removal, mowing, trimming, tree and brush removal
Line cook /Prep cook
Rockford Wok Bar and Grill
06.2016 - 08.2016
- I was responsible for preparation of food through food prep, wok station, grill station and salad station
- I was responsible for ensuring the kitchen prep area and all equipment was being maintained during my shift according to health and safety standards
Roofers’ helper
R.A Smith Roofing
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Set up of work site
- Deliver material to roof
- Clean up debris and worksite
- Assist Roofer with shingling and cedar shakes installation
- Perform quality check at site after completion of Job
- Supported team members in completing projects on time through effective communication and coordination with fellow Roofer Helpers.
- Learned from experienced Roofers on proper safety protocols and procedures, minimizing risk during all roofing tasks.
Lifeguard and Assisted Water Safety Instructor
City of Revelstoke
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Perform work at all times in a safe manner, deep understanding of safe work procedures
- Take direction from person in charge and work safely as a team with other members of the crew
- An essential part of the job is working in a team environment, maximizing positive clear communication is key to the success of any team or environment
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
Education
College of Rockies
01.2017
No Degree - Tourism
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB01.2016
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Revelstoke Secondary School
06.2014
Skills
- Lifeguard Certification, Standard First Aid Certification, CPR C certification
- Motivational leadership style
- Team management
- Training and coaching
- Staff development
- Motivational leadership
- Emergency response
- Team motivation
- Operations management
- Task delegation
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Incident Command System Certifications 100-300 Levels – Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- CPR/AED Certification
- OFA Level 3
- Quad and Snowmobile Certified
- NLS LIfeguarding Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Coach
Waveriders Swim Club
09.2024 - Current
Unit Crew
BC Wildfire Service – Cariboo Fire Centre
04.2023 - Current
Type2 Crew Leader
Firestorm Enterprises Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2022
Wildfire Crew Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
04.2017 - 08.2020
Line cook /Prep cook
Rockford Wok Bar and Grill
06.2016 - 08.2016
Roofers’ helper
R.A Smith Roofing
05.2015 - 08.2015
Lifeguard and Assisted Water Safety Instructor
City of Revelstoke
10.2013 - 08.2014
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Revelstoke Secondary School
College of Rockies
No Degree - Tourism
Mount Royal University
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