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Jake Reiland

Centennial

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. I am organized and a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

Limon Area Fire Protection District
02.2025 - Current
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance during fire incidents and rescue operations.
  • Operated firefighting equipment and tools, maintaining readiness for efficient emergency response.
  • Documented incident reports accurately, contributing to departmental records and continuous improvement efforts in operations.
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.

Volunteer Firefighter/Wildland Firefighter

Jackson 105 Fire Department
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  • Operated firefighting equipment to suppress wildfires and protect natural resources.
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • 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.

Medical Transportation Driver/ EMT Trainee

Mile High Ambulance
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by pushing wheelchairs and arranging other devices.
  • Helped clients in and out of vehicles by opening doors and providing physical support.
  • Drove disabled and elderly clients to medical appointments.
  • Transferred patients using gurneys, stretchers, backboard and other equipment.
  • Lifted and transported patients from original location to ambulance.
  • Safely operated medical transport vehicles, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs for patients.
  • Assisted patients with boarding and disembarking, providing compassionate support during transportation.
  • Adapted quickly to changing schedules, demonstrating flexibility in managing unexpected transportation requests.
  • Moved patients up and down inclines and stairs safely using wheelchairs and gurneys.

Wildland Firefighter

Wildfire Defense Systems
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
  • Patrolled burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
  • Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
  • Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Operated firefighting equipment to control and suppress wildfires effectively.
  • Conducted hazard assessments to identify fire risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.

Volunteer Firefighter/Wildland Firefighter

Larkspur Fire Department
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work
  • Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies
  • Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
  • Responded to emergency calls, executing fire suppression and rescue operations effectively.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - EMT School

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
10.2023

Certification - Culinary Arts

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village, CO
05.2021

Certification - Fire Protection And Safety Technology

Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO
02.2021

Skills

  • Conditions Assessment
  • Public Assistance and Support
  • Fire Suppression Work
  • Medical Response
  • Fire Suppression Tactics
  • Apparatus Maintenance
  • Weather Condition Assessment
  • Human and Animal Evacuations
  • Ladder Operation
  • Two-Way Radio Coordination
  • Smoke Suppression and Removal
  • Hazard Identification
  • Structural firefighting
  • First aid certified
  • Fire safety
  • Fitness and agility
  • Medical response
  • Vehicle extrication
  • Fire prevention
  • Fire hose deployment
  • Fire pump operation
  • Fire control
  • Fire suppression techniques

Certification

  • Certified Firefighter 1, 2022- Present
  • CFR - Certified First Responder, 2022- Present
  • Certified CPR/AED, CPR Colorado, 2022- Present
  • EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, 2023
  • Wildland Firefighter, FFT2- (2023-2025, )
  • FFT1- (2025- Present)

Timeline

Firefighter

Limon Area Fire Protection District
02.2025 - Current

Medical Transportation Driver/ EMT Trainee

Mile High Ambulance
06.2023 - 01.2024

Wildland Firefighter

Wildfire Defense Systems
06.2023 - 10.2023

Volunteer Firefighter/Wildland Firefighter

Jackson 105 Fire Department
01.2023 - 05.2024

Volunteer Firefighter/Wildland Firefighter

Larkspur Fire Department
04.2022 - 06.2023

Certification - Culinary Arts

Metropolitan State University of Denver

High School Diploma -

Cherry Creek High School

Certification - Fire Protection And Safety Technology

Red Rocks Community College

Some College (No Degree) - EMT School

Arapahoe Community College

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Colorado State University

Education and Training

other

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