Idaho Panhandle National Forest, St. Joe Ranger District, Clarkia Ranger Station Resume Example

• Implemented new Crew physical training program
• Completed Refresher coarse as required for upcoming season
• Acquired basic fire line leadership skills

Detailed Experience 

• Instructed first year firefighters on the proper use and maintenance of hand tools and chainsaws
• Served primarily as a sawer on wild fire incidents
• Provided medical aid to individuals involved in several different atv and motorcycle accidents
• Actively participated in the restoration of a historical lookout on the St. Joe National Forest
• Took lead on hose lay operations
• Taught first year firefighters how to operate our type-6 engine

• Obtained FFT1/ICT5 task book through advanced guard school
• Certified as a non-restricted B Sawer
• Became a registered EMT in the State of Utah
• Represented the Agency in public relations

Detailed Experience 

• Fell hazardous trees during active fire situations as well as prep work for RX units
• Took command of several type-5 incidents as a ICT5 trainee
• Documented and relayed weather observations to local dispatch
• Gained leadership experience through participating as FFT1 trainee on a 20 man crew
• Detailed as a fill for the Idaho Panhandle Hotshots
• Communicated with the public by participating in a commemorative event for the fallen firefighters of 1910
• Participated in the removal of beetle killed hazardous trees from campgrounds, parking lots, roadsides, and trails in Wyoming
• Directed training simulation of an Incident within an Incident by taking the role of Incident Commander

• Attended HECM coarse and initiated HECM task book
• Performed duties of Lead EMT for my Engine module
• Filled leadership role as Senior Fire Fighter
• Instructed rookie Fire Fighters with proper fire fighting techniques

Detailed Experience 

• Oversaw snagging operations of hazardous/fire weakened trees as lead sawer on project work and active fire assignments
• Programed Bendix King radios for entire 20 person crew
• Completed entire mobilization and demobilization process for hand crew
• Documented and Submitted daily time sheets
• Assumed control of medical emergency as lead EMT for a roll over accident
• Organized and Filed personal records for District personnel

• Attained FFT1 and ICT5 qualifications
• Represented the Forest Service in Inter Agency Relations

Detailed Experience 

• Established escape routes and safety zones and relayed to all incident personnel
• Addressed and mitigated safety concerns while out on the fire line
• Chaperoned and taught new fire students using hands on experience at Guard School
• Served as Chief of party for district personnel for assembled Inter Agency hand crew
• Assumed complete control over Type-5 incidents including operations and logistics
• Briefed incoming crews upon arrival to Incident
• Detailed as a fill for the Sandpoint Helitack

• Performed duties of Sawer and Digger
• Fulfilled designated assignments of a more structured organization

Detailed Experience 

• Cut direct and indirect saw line efficiently as part of a well organized saw team
• Dug direct and indirect hand line through rigorous conditions
• Engaged in ignition of back firing operations including night shift
• Participated in triage and preventative preparation of fire threatened homes, natural resources, and communities
• Directed helicopter operations to receive sling loads, bucket drops, and back haul missions
• Frequently Inspected and maintained inventory of the command rig

• Attained HAZWOPER qualification
• Assisted in the clean up of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey
• Recovered wet and damaged documents, computers, and other electronics from Chase banks
• Re-organized improperly documented inventory lists of all recovered documents and electronics
• Tore down and out damaged walls, floors, and furniture.
• Assist in cleanup of hazardous materials at the Thermalito power plant in Oroville, CA

• Utilized hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, digging bars, etc.
• Executed typical excavation duties including dig trenches, rake basements/driveways to grade, break concrete, etc.
• Operated all types of heavy equipment ranging from compactors all the way up to front end loaders
• Insured equipment maintenance was up to date and adequate