Forestry Technician- Wildland Fire Handcrew (GS 3) Resume Example
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FORESTRY TECHNICIAN- WILDLAND FIRE HANDCREW (GS 3)
Professional Summary
Looking to utilize the skills acquired over the past 10+ years being part of a dynamic team in the Military, to secure a career as a wildland firefighter. Veteran of British and US Army bringing 11 years of leadership and teamwork to the Wildland Firefighting role.
Outstanding communicator with background driving progress toward goals and empowering team members to excel.
Trained and supervised and mentored teams under high-stress conditions.
Work History
Company Name- Forestry Technician- Wildland Fire Handcrew (GS 3)
City, State05/2021 - 10/2021
City, State05/2021 - 10/2021
- May 24th 2021 - October 30th 2021
- Provide support to OWF prescribe fire objectives within all the Cle Elum Ranger District and with neighboring districts.
- Sustain our National Forests and Grasslands working environment.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Worked within tight knit crews alongside other Wildfire crews to deploy to Wildfires.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
Company Name- Infantryman (11B)
City, State08/2015 - 12/2018
City, State08/2015 - 12/2018
- August 24th 2015 - December 13th 2018
- 72-84 Hours average per week (not including field time)
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
Company Name- Fire Support Specialist
City, State04/2008 - 01/2014
City, State04/2008 - 01/2014
- April 7th 2008 - January 9th 2014
- 72-84 Hours average per week (not including field time)
- Part of a fire support team, working within close-knit groups providing support on the ground utilizing multiple forms specialized equipment. Working under stressful conditions, adapting to challenging situations as they arise.
- Directed and implemented cannon, missile, rocket and target acquisition operations, training programs and communication activities.
- Advised fire support sergeants of fire planning and coordination techniques and drafted fire support plans for tactical operations.
- Completed inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
- Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations.
- Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting.
- Maintained fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps
- Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork and close knit units.
Hobbies/Skills:
. Backpacking
. Hiking
. Outdoor and Urban exploration
. Swimming
. Boating
. Photography
. Vehicle repair and Maintenance
Reference:
William Shield- Team Leader British Army:
william.shield.1988@gmail.com
202-823-2265
Austin Williams- Team Leader US Army:
919-920-9919
Darren Evans- Corporal British Army:
darrenevans1992@live.com
+44 7748701477
Skills
- I have acquired skills to work well within team environments.
- Lead personnel effectively in stressful situations.
- I am trained and certified to operate chainsaws, woodchippers and a variety of hand tools necessary to operate in the field.
- I am certified in safety practices and have extensive field training in first aid, including managing an
- Emergency, resuscitation, control of bleeding, recognition and treatment of shock, managing the unconscious casualty, and care and use of first aid equipment.
- I have honed my communication skills during my training and have first-hand experience as a Fire Team Specialist, demonstrating these skills with professionalism and accuracy even in extremely stressful situations.
- Acquired knowledge of wildland fire behavior from completing Introductory and Intermediate
- Wildland fire behavior, S-190 and S-130. I have acquired further knowledge of fire behavior, Wildland
- Firefighting skills and use of equipment while attending Fire 249, Wildland firefighting course through
- Everett Community College completed May 17th 2020.
Education
Everett Community CollegeCity, State04/2020Wildland Firefighting. Four day intensive professional certification course
Spring quarter 2020, Fire 249 Course (Field and classroom work)
Plymouth CollegeCity06/2003Services Diploma: Public Services
Outdoor education studies and expedition skills Leadership and Teamwork skill building Physical Fitness for Uniformed Services
Polesworth High SchoolCity06/2002
NWCG S-190 Introduction To Wildland Fire Behavior
NWCG S-130 Firefighter Training
Wildland Firefighter S-130 Field Day
NWCG L-180 Human Factors in The Wildland Fire
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
IS100 (FEMA)
IS700 (FEMA)
S-211 Portable Pumps And Water Use
S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
CPR, AED And Basic First Aid (G2015)-DC
British Armed Forces Firearms Training
US Military Firearms Training
Level 2 Power Boat Operations
LANTRA Landscape Maintenance
LANTRA Chainsaw-Maintenance And Cross Cutting
Basic Carpentry Certification
Mountain Bike Leadership Course- Wales UK
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School Attended
- Everett Community College
- Plymouth College
- Polesworth High School
- NWCG S-190 Introduction To Wildland Fire Behavior
- NWCG S-130 Firefighter Training
- Wildland Firefighter S-130 Field Day
- NWCG L-180 Human Factors in The Wildland Fire
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- IS100 (FEMA)
- IS700 (FEMA)
- S-211 Portable Pumps And Water Use
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- CPR, AED And Basic First Aid (G2015)-DC
- British Armed Forces Firearms Training
- US Military Firearms Training
- Level 2 Power Boat Operations
- LANTRA Landscape Maintenance
- LANTRA Chainsaw-Maintenance And Cross Cutting
- Basic Carpentry Certification
- Mountain Bike Leadership Course- Wales UK
Job Titles Held:
- Forestry Technician- Wildland Fire Handcrew (GS 3)
- Infantryman (11B)
- Fire Support Specialist
Degrees
- Wildland Firefighting. Four day intensive professional certification course
Services Diploma : Public Services
