Nicholas Reilly
South Lake Tahoe,CA
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with a background in emergency response and safety, acquired at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Excelled in firefighting, rescue operations, and patient care, demonstrating proficiency in fireground tactics and team work. Known for outstanding leadership and a strong work ethic, consistently enhancing team capabilities and operational efficiency. Passionate about sharing knowledge and teaching skills. Reliable with years of experience in the fire service and excited to work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter I
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes.
Wildland Firefighter/ Fuels reduction crew member
Tahoe Douglas Fire District
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using hand tools and chainsaws.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
Lifeguard
Chambers Landing Recreation
05.2019 - 08.2019
- 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 and beach area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool and beach.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Mountain Safety
Vail Resorts Inc
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Upheld high standards of professionalism as an ambassador for the resort while interacting with guests both on-and offduty.
- Enhanced guest safety by conducting thorough mountain inspections and hazard evaluations.
- Reduced response time for emergencies with efficient dispatch communication and coordination.
- Contributed to a positive resort atmosphere by offering friendly assistance and guidance to guests.
Construction Worker
DJR Construction
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Utilized hand and power tool devices to complete projects.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Education
Fire Protection
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA06.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
NCTI
Livermore, CA07.2018
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School
Manteca, CA05.2013
Skills
- Comfortable fulfilling duties in a medical scenario or on the fireground
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to use power tools/ hand tools properly and effectively while maintaining their condition and integrity
- Able to effectively multitask with minimal supervision Great attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and a positive mental attitude Flexibility in scheduling/changes
- Prior customer service experience in a high demand environments
- Comfortable fulfilling roles as a team member/leader in a multitude of environments
- Ability to think quickly and make decisions in a high stress environment
- Familiarity with most types of fire and rescue apparatus
- Able to create a positive work environment that promotes productivity and willingness to learn
Certification
- Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement, Lake Tahoe Community College
- Fire Fighter Survival
- Incident Command System ICS-100
- Incident Command System NIMS ICS-700
- Vehicle Extrication
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Ice Water Rescue
- Confined Spaces
- S-130, Firefighter Training
- S-190, Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
- L-180, Human Factors in the Fire Service
- L-280, Followership to Leadership
- Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (pending)
References
Brian Skehan (530) 263-0124
Fire Captain CAL Fire
Brian Carter (916) 716-9910
Battalion Chief CAL Fire
Matthew Garvey (408) 771-5443
Firefighter Lincoln Fire Department
Timeline
Fire Fighter I
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
08.2019 - 11.2022
Wildland Firefighter/ Fuels reduction crew member
Tahoe Douglas Fire District
06.2019 - 08.2019
Lifeguard
Chambers Landing Recreation
05.2019 - 08.2019
Mountain Safety
Vail Resorts Inc
10.2018 - 02.2019
Construction Worker
DJR Construction
06.2013 - 07.2018
Fire Protection
Lake Tahoe Community College
Emergency Medical Technician
NCTI
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School
- Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement, Lake Tahoe Community College
- Fire Fighter Survival
- Incident Command System ICS-100
- Incident Command System NIMS ICS-700
- Vehicle Extrication
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Ice Water Rescue
- Confined Spaces
- S-130, Firefighter Training
- S-190, Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
- L-180, Human Factors in the Fire Service
- L-280, Followership to Leadership
- Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (pending)
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