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LEAD SAWYER-TYPE 1 HAND CREW
Summary
Professional Summary: Highly motivated wildland firefighter with 6,786 hours of fireline experience. 3 full fire seasons rotating from hand tool, Squad Boss and Saw team on a Type 1 Hand Crew. Partnership with CAL FIRE as first responder in California's largest wildfire incidents.
Skills
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Experience
Performance Food GroupPlainfield , ILLead Sawyer-Type 1 Hand Crew 07/2020 to Current
- Instilled proper chainsaw etiquette, skillfully applied chainsaw use in line construction. Efficiently cut and thinned brush to allow hand crew access, fell hazard and healthy trees, brushed fire roads and hiking trails. Performed chainsaw rehab in the field as well as in camp. This included; cleaning air filters, tightening and replacing loose or broken chains, fixing pull cords, sharpening teeth on chains and cutting edges, replacing worn sprockets and drums, lubricated inner bearing, and filed down burrs on bar.
- Responsible for leading the crew in fireline saw operations, training, as well as equipment and apparatus maintenance. Resolved problems at the lowest level through mediation.
- Conducted hazard tree mitigation in areas with bark beetle killed trees to maintain integrity of roadways as well as maintain public and employee safety. Operated chainsaws of various size and bar length to fall trees of different complexity. Ensured a safe and controlled cutting area at all times using radios, verbal messages and road guards.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness through daily hikes carrying a chainsaw, runs 3-6 miles in length, calisthenics, and weight training
- Capable of determining fireline location and specifications such as chainsaw cut width and hand tool scrapesize
- Consideration given to production rates and utilizing natural barriers when possible.
- Through display of work ethic and commitment, motivated fellow crew members when in times of fatigue and stress.
- Working knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures.
- Strong ability to identify risks and take action to mitigate safety hazards. Skilled in both initial and extended attack operations as well as wildland and urban/interface/intermix.
- Prepped fireline, roads and neighborhoods for firing operations. Set specifications with regards to weather, fuel, and topography of the assigned area.
- Lead crew members during line cutting, training, and grade crew operations on and off the fireline.
Deadwood CC#23City , STATELead Mechanic 06/2019 to 06/2020
- Responsible for performing A-services, B-services, and C-services on all camp ECT's, Type 3 Engines, Utilities, Chippers, ATV's, and Dozers
- Installed the new BK radios in all the camp vehicles as well as various Engines and utilities in the Siskiyou Unit. Mitigated botched jobs as well as performed fault pattern diagnosis.
- Responsible for maintenance of wheels and tires for utility trucks, engines, and ECT's. Maintained a clean orderly tire shop.
Deadwood CC#23City , STATESquad Boss 09/2017 to 06/2020
- Strong operational skills - including patrolling line, extinguishing spots, constructing line, mitigating hazard trees, mopping-up, firing and holding line, scouting for spots, etc.
- Briefed the assigned crew regarding forecasted weather, radio frequencies, safety issues, and the overall intent of the Incident Commander and operations.
- Safety directed and supervised 4-5 firefighters in fire suppression operations such as: hose lays, line construction, basic firing operations, and mop up
- Use hands-on teaching methods when introducing new crew members to crew operations and standards
- Prioritize safety of everyone involved in the operation. Continuously re-evaluating the risk management process and sound judgement calls when deciding if it's worth engaging or taking a step back. When the decision is made not to engage, the reasoning and hazards are relayed to nearby crews and others potentially involved.
- Continually train new firefighters to maintain and exceed readiness as a crew for emergency response.
- Continually monitor environmental and human factors regarding crew safety.
- Willing and able to voice crew strengths and challenges, and in turn take constructive criticism for personal development.
- Use of methods, materials, and equipment used in minor construction and maintenance for project completion
Education and Training
High School DiplomaJohn Muir Charter School, City
Wildland FirefightingVentura Training Center, City
Industry Certifications:Automotive Mechanics01/2017Greystone Adult Vocational Training, City
Certifications
Qualifications and Training: CAL FIRE:
- Public Safety-First Aid
- AED/ CPR/BLS
- Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival
- C-212 Chainsaw Ops
NWCG:
- S-110 Basic Wildland
- S-130 FF I Training
- S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-212 Chainsaw Ops
- S-215 Fire Ops in the WUI
- S-211 Portable Pumps
- L-180 Human Factors
- I-200 Basic ICS
FEMA:
- IS-100 Intro to ICS
- IS-200 Basic ICS
- IS-700 Intro to NIMS
- IS-800 Intro to National Response
Greystone Adult Industry Certifications:
- A-1 Engine Repair
- A-4 Steering and Suspension
- A-5 Brakes
- A-6 Electrical BAR ASE/ALT.
- A-6 Electrical
- A-7 Heating and Air Conditioning
- A-8 Engine Performance
- Mitchell/ALLDATA Data Acquisition
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Additional Information
References:
CALFIRE Captain Chris Wetzel
Ventura Training Center
Phone number:(805) 914-8353
Email: chris.wetzel@fire.ca.gov
CALFIRE Captain Patrick Easley(ret.)
Ventura Training Center
Phone number: (805) 914-4366
CALFIRE Captain Frank Ontiveros
Ventura Training Center
Phone number: (805) 432-5472
Email: frank.ontiveros@fire.ca.gov
CALFIRE Captain Clinton Singleton
Deadwood CC#23
Phone number: (530) 468-2235
Email: clinton.singleton@fire.ca.gov
CALFIRE Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Glen McHenry
Deadwood CC#23
Phone number: (530) 468-2235
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School Attended
- John Muir Charter School
- Ventura Training Center
- Greystone Adult Vocational Training
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Sawyer-Type 1 Hand Crew
- Lead Mechanic
- Squad Boss
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Wildland Firefighting
Industry Certifications : Automotive Mechanics 01/2017
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