Wildland Firefighter
California Conservation Corps
08.2023 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- 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.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Currently a puller on my fire crew.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
