Ryan McCarty
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Highly driven and Dedicated Firefighter with significant experience built in fire Prevention, Protection and Safety services. My experience within multiple sectors during high-risk situations, has led to successful strategic development within my field. My ability to analyze dangers and potential risks, along with strategizing and executing effective plans, and guiding others through the steps necessary to promote successful completion, allows me to come up with the most effective methodologies and solutions for any situation. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record as a certified and trained professional with extensive knowledge of safety procedures, applicable codes and fire fighting techniques. I am able to establish effective two-way communication channels to convey complex needs, remain calm under pressure, and provide aid to individuals in need, in demanding high-risk disaster environments with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. As a result of this, I'm Looking for a fulfilling job that will utilize my tenure of knowledge and existing skills, and provide an opportunity to further my skillsets and career ranking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Helicopter Crew Member
Colorado Division Of Fire Prevention And Control
05.2023 - Current
- Fire suppression and incident response work includes, but is not limited to: constructing fire-line utilizing hand tools; cutting and clearing vegetation utilizing power saws; performing structure protection; conducting mop up and patrol operations; assisting with ignition operations; operation of pumps; installation of hose lays and water delivery systems; driving vehicles on and off-road; hauling and packing fire related equipment and supplies; and maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
- Acted as a Senior Firefighter/Squad Boss; Supervised, trained and led 5 or firefighters on prescribed fires and wildfires.
- Trained, supervised, and demonstrated effective use of GPS to firefighters including: (track logs, waypoints, acreage), and mobile and portable radios (programming, troubleshooting, cloning).
- Extensive mop-up experience including: dry mopping, bladder bag/back pump use, bone-pilling, working with bucket drops, and digging out stump holes.
- Give thorough fire-line, safety and station briefings and facilitated AAR's.
- Completed fire readiness activities, including cleaning and reconditioning tools, cleaning the vehicles, organizing vehicles compartments and ensuring that supplies are restocked
- Travel to incidents, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado.
- Travel in rotary aircraft for detection, reconnaissance, communication, coordination, command and control purposes prior to, during, and following wildland fire and all-hazard incidents.
- Loaded personnel and cargo considering methods such as securing items, total weight, etc. and completed manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to fires and other projects.
- Built cargo nets and contacted pilots on location, weight, and destination of equipment.
- Maintained and repaired crew flight helmets, serviced visor, including replacing scratched or damaged lenses, cleaning and polishing the mirror finish, and repairing any tears or rips and also replaced microphones, ear cups, chin straps.
Senior Firefighter
Cortez Fire Protection District
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- As a Firefighter Type I(T) I worked on an International HV Type 3 Engine and Ford 550 Type 6 Engine
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and station for proper order daily.
- Suppressed wildland fires by digging lines, mopping up using tools, and hose lays with water.
- Support firing operations by carrying fuel for the igniters, manning a nozzle, and/or manning a drip torch. I progressed hose lays for spot fires and helped do inventory for firing equipment.
- Ran the engine while doing drafting operations as well as pumping hose lays.
- While doing point protection I helped set up snap tanks with mark 3 pumps, set up sprinkler systems, and locate and create water supplies to draft from.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate any spots or hotspots that could flare or rekindle.
- Knowledge of fire behavior, weather, and the effects of fuel and topography are key components of my position.
- Understanding fire growth, observing weather forecasts, and determining rates of spread.
- Experienced in assigning personnel to specific tasks and seeing that it is carried out in safe productive manners.
- Monitored and resolved anticipated delays in work. Reported to the supervisor the progress and changes made.
- As the engine EMT inspect and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) bag and my ten-man line medical bag.
- Respond to a variety of medical calls on the rescue throughout Cortez, CO varying from lift assists, various sorts of trauma, and mental health patients.
Veteran Fire Crew Lead
Southwest Conservation Corps
03.2021 - 08.2021
- As a crew lead, I assisted with training and the supervision of up to 5 people.
- Ran various projects and maintenance and ensured project completion. Issued and maintained the 10 chainsaws that were given to the crew.
- Computer utilization involved excel, word, google earth, avenza maps, tracking budgets, inventories, and building new inventories, and tracking property.
- As a crew leader, I had to facilitate team operations: food planning/purchasing, tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Directly supervised saw/slashing and fuel treatment projects.
- Experienced in assigning personnel to specific tasks and seeing that it is carried out in a safe productive manner
- Assisted with instruction of S-130, S-190, L-180, S-212 for a class of 20 new firefighters.
Forestry Technician
United States Forest Service
08.2020 - 11.2020
- As a Firefighter Type II I worked on an International DT530 Type 3 Engine.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and station for proper order daily.
- Suppressed wildland fires by digging lines, mopping up using tools, and hose lays with water.
- Support firing operations by carrying fuel for the igniters, manning a nozzle and progressing hose lays for spot fires, and helping to do inventory for firing equipment.
- While doing point protection I helped set up snap tanks with mark 3 pumps, set up sprinkler systems, and locate and create water supplies to draft from.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate any spots or hotspots that could flare or rekindle.
- Knowledge of fire behavior, weather, and the effects of fuel and topography are key components of my position.
- Understanding fire growth, observing weather forecasts, and determining rates of spread.
- Maintain station buildings by painting both the outside of our barracks and weight room.
Forestry Technician
United States Fish And Wildlife Service
01.2020 - 03.2020
- I was a Firefighter Type II and assisted with tree clearing projects to help restore habitats on the reserve. I also helped with road clearing and hazardous trees as the area is well used by the public.
- Assisting crew leader as a team member to facilitate team operations: food planning/purchasing, tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Preparing daily meals for team members.
- I worked on a Ford F-550 Type 6 engine, Muskeg Fire Engines, a Marsh Master, and several initial attack dozers.
- I did prescribe burns by digging lines, assisting dozers with a compressed line, cutting trees, mopping up with tools, and hose lays with water.
- Work and repair dozer hydraulic parts and install and repair water tanks on muskegs.
- Do several engine checks, dozer checks, and dozer transport for maintenance and safety.
- Use several types of firing devices, mainly using drip torches and Very pistols.
- Worked throughout coastal Mississippi for fuel reduction, fire effects monitoring, and educational outreach.
- Marking/flagging areas for planned dozer control lines.
Forestry Technician
United Service Forest Service
05.2019 - 09.2019
- As a Firefighter Type II, I assisted with projects in the forest that needed certified sawyers.
- Helped fix fencing for the range department for the Bighorn National Forest range team for the cattle and sheepherders.
- Worked with hydrology and wildfire to build man-made beaver dams to help reintroduce them back into Bighorn National Forest.
- Cleared trails of hazard trees and after “blowdowns” that were common in Bighorn National Forest.
- I have done several tree thinning projects and fuel treatment projects. Working on a Ram 4500 Type 6 Engine,
- I suppressed wildland fires by Digging lines, cutting trees, and mopping up using tools, and hose lays with water.
- Operated Tera torch for black lining operations for a prescribed burn.
- Did work for prescribed burns such as digging lines, doing saw work, and preparing hose lay.
- I am a Firefighter Type II and assist with projects on the forest that need certified sawyers.
- I have done several tree thinning projects and fuel treatment projects
- Cleared trails.
- Worked with UTV’s and ATV’s on several projects.
Admin Assistant IV/Recreation Specialist
Rancho Simi Parks And Recreation
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained and managed all personal work computers.
- Managed contracts with internet service providers, telephone companies, and all other services used by the park district.
- Wired both internet and telephone lines for structures that had internet installed.
- Managed Interns and approved time logs. Helped work by being the main audio engineer on several events such as “drive-in movies” and “movies in the park”.
- Dealt with the public and provide information on events for recreational activities.
Swing Manager
McDonalds
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
California State University Northridge
Northridge08.2025
No Degree - Geographic Information System
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA04.2025
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Western Colorado University
Grand Junction, CO01.2022
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley07.2017
Skills
ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-700 Introduction to NIMS
L-180 Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service
L-280 Followership to Leadership
A-100 Basic Aviation Safety (All Aircraft)
A-103 Temporary Flight Restrictions & Advisory Notices to Airmen
A-109 Aviation Radio Use
A-110 Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials (Triennial)
A-112 Mission Planning and Flight Request Process
A-115 Automated Flight Following (AFF)
A-200 Mishap Review
A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo
S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
S-130 Basic Firefighter
S-131 Firefighter Type 1
S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior
S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
S-219 Firing Operations
S-271 Helicopter Crewmember
S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
GOL (Game of Logging) chainsaw training Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Basic Life Support Certified
Additional Information
Volunteer Work:
Audio and Technical Commissioner
Simi Valley High School Associated Student Body Aug 2013-Jun 2017
I acquired over 2,500 hours outside of school hours to represent my high school with public and private organizations. Improved quality of life and advocated for my fellow classmates by doing fundraising for school dances and student activities.
While in the entirety of the committee and I was responsible for any applications where we used audio equipment such as our football stadium, basketball gym, and any other areas where it was required. I donated equipment that I personally bought for the school to make our production quality improved and streamlined for my lower classmates.
Produced our school news video that aired every single Friday to inform students of current events at our school.
Los Angeles Police Department Topanga Station
Jan 2009- Current
Volunteer for Various Station BBQs Volunteer Role
Player for Annual Open House Crime Scene
Timeline
Helicopter Crew Member
Colorado Division Of Fire Prevention And Control
05.2023 - Current
Senior Firefighter
Cortez Fire Protection District
08.2021 - 10.2022
Veteran Fire Crew Lead
Southwest Conservation Corps
03.2021 - 08.2021
Forestry Technician
United States Forest Service
08.2020 - 11.2020
Forestry Technician
United States Fish And Wildlife Service
01.2020 - 03.2020
Forestry Technician
United Service Forest Service
05.2019 - 09.2019
Admin Assistant IV/Recreation Specialist
Rancho Simi Parks And Recreation
06.2016 - 01.2019
Swing Manager
McDonalds
03.2016 - 07.2017
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
California State University Northridge
No Degree - Geographic Information System
University of California - Los Angeles
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Western Colorado University
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
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