Adam Ayala
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic fire suppression professional with extensive experience at CDPS – Division of Fire Prevention and Control. Proven ability in risk assessment and adaptability under stress, leading a 10-man module to successfully combat wildfires. Skilled in fire suppression techniques and committed to enhancing team performance through effective training and evaluations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
CDPS – Division of Fire Prevention and Control
01.2021 - Current
- Suppress wildland fires in accordance with NWCG standards.
- Acted as crew boss and lead a 10-man suppression module on wildfires.
- Assisted in the design, development and creation of a type 2 suppression Module.
- Functioned as EMS point of contact.
- Participated as OHV/UTV trainer for firefighters in respective agency district.
- Created and presented employee evaluations throughout the fire season for crew members to improve as firefighters.
Lead Fire Fighter
CDPS – Division of Fire Prevention and Control
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Made decisions such as hand line placement leaving or taking of trees on wildfires.
- Provided basic firefighter refresher training to seasonal employees at the start of fire season.
- Scheduled tasks and logistical needs when needed.
- Provided safety guidance and oversight to all assigned employees.
- Directed crewmembers during ignition operations.
- Developed medical plans for fuel mitigation projects.
- Oversee Cache at home unit and ensured vehicle resupply for operational readiness.
Seasonal Forestry Technician – GS-04
USFS – Black Hills National Forest
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Suppress wildland fires in accordance with established standards, under the direction of squad and crew supervision.
- Use hand and power tools to develop fire line, safely operate chainsaw, pumps and various hand tools.
- Function as a line EMT, providing medical aid to crew members and civilians as needed.
- Oversee resupply cache at hotshot base and ensure vehicle resupply for operational readiness.
- Participated in fuel reduction/ forest project assignments with the use of powered chainsaw.
- Establish LCES while making escape routes and safety zones known on fire assignments.
- Operate 10 passenger crew carriers and 4 wheel drive off road vehicles.
- Recognize changes in fire behavior that can impact fire tactics.
- Coordinate and participate in crewmember training, medical scenarios.
- Maintain physical fitness to perform excellently during strenuous work periods.
Type 2 hand crewmember
Orange County Fire Authority
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Constructed fire line with the use of hand tools such as a McLeod and Pulaski.
- Completed daily station checks which consisted of cleaning office and properly documenting used equipment.
- Participated in mop up operations with the use of wild land hose and hand tools.
- Conducted hose lay operations such as progressive and simple hose lays.
- Maintained fire line hand tools after every operational period.
- Recorded and logged personal time for stipend reports.
- Participated in community volunteer events hosted by Orange County Fire Authority to educate public about the fire service.
Carpenter/Framer Apprentice
Raymond Construction
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted with installation of walls and doorways.
- Reviewed blueprints and aided with layout under supervision of crew foreman.
- Performed tasks such as removing debris for safe working space and putting away tools after each shift.
- Took measurements of certain materials as requested from crew foreman.
- Cut materials with high powered tools with proper PPE.
- Constructed basic commercial framing with supervision of senior carpenter.
- Used hand tools such as tin snips, drywall knife, production guns, impact screw guns, key hole saw, measuring tape and levels.
- Maintained a clean working area to avoid safety hazards.
Emergency Medical Technician/ Ambulance Operator
Care Ambulance
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Aided paramedics with procedures to maintain a stable state for patients.
- Provided patient care following company SOP’s and OSHA policies.
- Maintained certifications and training records to stay up to date with current medical procedures.
- Documented vital information pertinent to patient conditions.
- Completed daily inventory checks of all medical gear in operating unit.
- Operated emergency medical vehicles safely following emergency vehicle laws.
- Provided comfort for patients through emergency transports.
Tree Trimmer Laborer / Tree Climber Apprentice
Continental Tree and Land Care
- Performed grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.
- Operated company vehicles and towed trailers.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
- Performed basic climbing systems with supervision and direction of crew lead/climber.
- Fell trees using rope systems in tight quarters, Operated chipper, stump grinder, power tools and cement mixer.
- Pruned various types of trees, brush and hedges using correct cutting methods.
Education
Degree - Incomplete
Santiago Canyon Community College
Orange, CADegree - Fire Science Technology Certificate
Santa Ana Community College
Santa Ana, CAHigh School Diploma -
Orange High School
Orange, CASkills
- Fire suppression techniques
- Risk assessment
- Adaptability under stress
- Problem solving
- Multitasking and organization
- administrative tasks
Certification
- CRWB - Crew Boss
- ENGB-Engine Boss
- HEQB- Trainee
- FFT1 – Firefighter, Type 1
- EMT- Basic- Certified
- IV Therapy Certified
- FAL2 (Intermediate Faller)
- ICT4-Certified
- ATV/UTV (Certified/Trained)
- CPR/Health Care provider (AHA)-Certified
- CPR/BLS & EMR Instructor (ASHI)-Certified
- NWCG - L- 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-190 Intro to Wildland Behavior
- S-130 Firefighting training
- S-131 Firefighter type 1
- S-211 Portable Pumps
- S-212 Wildland Chainsaw
- S-215 Wild land Urban Interface
- S-230 Single Resource Crew Boss
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- N-9022 Defensive Driving
- S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management
- S-219 Firing Operations
- S-200 Initial attack commander
- S-231 Engine Boss
- M-410 Facilitative Instructor
- S-271 Helicopter Crew member
- L-380 Fireline leadership
- L-381 Fireline leadership
- S-200 Initial Attack Commander
- S-236 Heavy Equipment Boss
- ICS-400 Advanced ICS Command & General staff
- FEMA IS- 00700 Intro to Incident Management
- IS- 00100 Intro to Incident Command System
- IS-00200 Initial Action Incident
- IS-00230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- TIMS-Traffic Incident Management
- IS-200 Basics of ICS
- ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System
- IS-800 National response framework
- California State Fire Marshal - Confined Space Awareness
- Fire Control 3B (Certified)
- Rescue Systems Basic Rescue Skills
- Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational (Certified)
- Auto Extrication
- California Specialized Training Institute- First Responder Awareness/Operations Hazardous Material
- First Responder Operations Decontamination
Timeline
Lieutenant
CDPS – Division of Fire Prevention and Control
01.2021 - Current
Lead Fire Fighter
CDPS – Division of Fire Prevention and Control
01.2020 - 01.2021
Carpenter/Framer Apprentice
Raymond Construction
10.2016 - 04.2017
Emergency Medical Technician/ Ambulance Operator
Care Ambulance
01.2016 - 04.2016
Seasonal Forestry Technician – GS-04
USFS – Black Hills National Forest
01.2016 - 01.2020
Type 2 hand crewmember
Orange County Fire Authority
08.2014 - 05.2017
Tree Trimmer Laborer / Tree Climber Apprentice
Continental Tree and Land Care
Degree - Incomplete
Santiago Canyon Community College
Degree - Fire Science Technology Certificate
Santa Ana Community College
High School Diploma -
Orange High School