Raphael Galicia

Fire Hand Crew

California Conservation Corps

07.2025 - Current

Operated hand tools and equipment to support conservation projects.
Participated in training sessions to improve skillsets and job knowledge.
Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and longevity.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing accidents.
Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.
Improved team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers and supervisors on project requirements.
Collaborated with team members to complete site restoration tasks efficiently.
Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
Operated fire suppression equipment to control and extinguish wildfires.
Conducted safety assessments to identify potential hazards during firefighting operations.
Collaborated with team members to execute strategic wildfire containment plans.
Participated in training drills to enhance firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
Utilized hand tools and heavy machinery for fire line construction and maintenance.
Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
Safeguarded the natural environment from negative long-term effects following suppression activities through rehabilitation efforts such as reseeding burnt areas.