Ryan Doyle
Pleasant Hill
Summary
Offering strong foundation in teamwork and physical endurance, with genuine desire to learn and develop in challenging environments. Brings understanding of safety protocols and ability to quickly adapt to fast-changing conditions. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and communication skills in Fire Suppression role.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter (Seasonal)
Contra Costa County Fire Dept
Concord, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Average hours Per Week: 48
- Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts using hand tools and firefighting equipment.
- Participated in controlled burns to manage vegetation and reduce fire hazards.
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members during emergency response drills to enhance coordination.
- Monitored weather conditions and fire behavior to inform tactical decisions.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Reduced environmental impact of wildfires by employing controlled burning techniques under strict safety conditions.
- Maintained high physical fitness levels to meet demands of extended firefighting operations in challenging environments.
- Assisted in development of firebreaks to control spread of wildfires, safeguarding surrounding communities and natural habitats.
- 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.
Volunteer
Fallen Heroes Project (Police & Fire)
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated community outreach events to honor fallen heroes and raise awareness.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance support for families of first responders.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Fire Science - Fire Science & Emergency Medical Services
Las Positas College
Livermore, CA12.2025
No Degree - Construction Technology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Campolindo High School
Moraga, CA06.2023
Skills
- Teamwork under pressure
- Wildland operations
- Fire containment
- Safety-oriented fitness
- Quick adaptability
- Fire weather monitoring
- First aid/ EMT Certified
- Firefighting tools
- Radio communication and situational awareness
- Controlled burning
- Weather monitoring
- EMT certified
- FF2 (S-190, S-130, IS-100, IS-700, IS-800, IS-1151, IS-1152, IS- 15b)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Inter Agency Wildland Firefighters in the development of Big Sur Fire.
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certified, Wildland Academy (Contra Costa Fire Department), Radio communication, weather, and topography, Hand tools and chainsaw use, Emergency medical situations in wildland environments
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter (Seasonal)
Contra Costa County Fire Dept
05.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Fallen Heroes Project (Police & Fire)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Fire Science - Fire Science & Emergency Medical Services
Las Positas College
No Degree - Construction Technology
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
Campolindo High School