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Ricky Horvath

Sacramento

Summary

Detail-oriented Conservation Corps member with hands-on experience in habitat restoration and wildfire suppression. Skilled in tool operation and safety protocols, with a strong focus on community engagement and sustainable practices to enhance environmental awareness.

Work History

Conservation Corps Member

California Conservation Corps
Stockton, CA
10.2025 - 03.2026
  • Executed hands-on conservation strategies within habitat restoration projects, contributing to the revitalization of local ecosystems.
  • Oversaw safe usage of tools and equipment, reinforcing safety standards throughout fieldwork activities.
  • Executed planting and maintenance of native vegetation in collaboration with team members across various sites.
  • Organized and executed waste management programs to educate community members on sustainability practices and environmental stewardship.

Conservation Corps Member

California Conservation Corps
Stockton, CA
10.2025 - 03.2026
  • Assisted in habitat restoration projects, enhancing local ecosystems through hands-on conservation efforts.
  • Operated tools and equipment safely, ensuring adherence to safety protocols during fieldwork activities.
  • Collaborated with team members on planting and maintaining native vegetation across various sites.
  • Participated in waste management initiatives, promoting sustainability and environmental awareness among community members.
  • Participated in controlled burn operations to reduce fuel load and prevent wildfires.
  • Operated firefighting equipment including chainsaws and water pumps during wildfire suppression efforts.
  • Assisted in constructing firebreaks using hand tools to limit fire spread.
  • Participated in training exercises to enhance skills in emergency response and safety procedures.
  • Conducted site evaluations to identify potential hazards before initiating firefighting operations.
  • Engaged in public education efforts about fire prevention and safety measures within the community.
  • 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.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
  • Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
  • Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.

Education

High School Diploma -

Siatech High School
Sacramento, CA
04-2023

Skills

  • Chainsaw operation
  • Outdoor leadership
  • Tool maintenance
  • Physical fitness
  • Invasive species control
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Habitat improvement
  • Soil conservation
  • Trail construction
  • Fire management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-making
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

  • ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS-700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800 National Response Framework an Introduction
  • Power Tool Safety
  • Chipper Trained
  • 16 hour floor fight trained
  • Chainsaw Trained
  • ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System
  • Defensive Driver Training
  • L-180 Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service Online
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Online
  • Sexual Harassment and Abusive conduct Prevention Training Completion
  • First AID
  • BLS Provider

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Conservation Corps Member

California Conservation Corps
10.2025 - 03.2026

Conservation Corps Member

California Conservation Corps
10.2025 - 03.2026

High School Diploma -

Siatech High School
Ricky Horvath