Developed leadership and teamwork skills in demanding and unpredictable environments. Proven ability to stay calm under pressure and make strategic decisions in high-stress situations. Seeking to transition into new field where analytical thinking and effective communication can drive positive outcomes.
Firefighting:
● Conduct initial and indirect wildland firefighting on Type 1 wildland handcrew
● Cut direct and indirect fire line using various tools such as shovel, axe, McLeod, Pulaski,
chainsaw and back pump
● Use firing devices, such as drip torches and fusees during firing operations
● Mop-up and patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart
● 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
● Employ M.I.S.T. (minimal impact suppression tactics) in environmentally sensitive areas
● Conduct suppression repair and rehab tactics
● Practice and utilize the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders
● Assist incidents using the 18 Watch Out Situations
● Cut hand line and clear out defensible space to protect structures during wildfire
Fuel Load Reduction and Modification:
● Safely and efficiently cut, remove, and chip vegetative fuel using a wood chipper
● Pile and ignite vegetative material, during grade projects
● Conduct burn operations
● Create fuel breaks throughout the forest
Hand and Power Tools:
● Maintain equipment and tools daily to maintain peak working condition (sharpen, rehandle, ext)
● Safely and efficiently use drip torch, power mower, weed trimmer, chainsaw, brush
saw, weed wrench, Pulaski, Hazel hoe, shovel, lopper, hand pruner, bow saw,
crosscut saw
● Familiar with seven safety features of chainsaw (Throttle control, On/Off switch, chain break,
inertia break, spark arrestor, chain catcher, handguard)
● Conduct building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair
● Paint equipment and buildings
● Perform semi-skilled construction work
● Clean and maintain the center facilities by mopping, sweeping, cleaning, and taking out trash
● Clear and maintain trails
● Maintain physical fitness by hiking long distances wearing packs weighing 45-100 pounds
● Perform kitchen duties
● Teamwork
● Culinary aptitude
● Written and oral communication
● Able to adapt to changing conditions
● Work long hours in arduous conditions
● Willing to work and live in remote areas
● Exercise good judgment during hazardous fire
suppression activity
● Physical strength, dexterity and agility
● Willing to work holidays and weekend
● Knowledge of chain of command
● California Class C Driver's License
● Public Safety First Aid
● FEMA IS-100: Introduction to Incident
● Command System
● FEMA IS-200: Basic Incident Command
System for Initial Response
● FEMA IS-700: An Introduction to the
National Incident Management System
(NIMS)
● FEMA IS-800: National Response
Framework, An Introduction
● C-212: CAL FIRE Chainsaw
● S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire
Behavior
● Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
● American Heart Association BLS CPR
● S-130: Firefighter Training
● L-180: Human Factors on Fireline
● Flood Fighting
● Maintenance Employee Safety Orientation
(MESO)
● Injury & Heat Illness Prevention
● Alcohol & Drug Awareness
● Communication & Conflict Resolution
● Sexual Harassment Prevention
● Workplace Safety
● Discrimination & Harassment Prevention
● Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival
Level I