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SAWYER
Work History
Sawyer03/2014 to Current
United States Forest Service – Chico, CA
  • Constructed firelines & firebreaks via hand tools and power saws.
  • Provided support as a class "B" sawyer familiar with Stihl and Husqvarna Saws, maintenance, chain types/uses, and multiple falling techniques.
  • Initial attack, fire suppression, mop-up and standby preparedness.  
  • Contain, control and suppress wildland fire.
  • Perform basic fireline activities including line construction, moving dirt, hose layout, cut, scatter and/or removal of fuels using hand tools.
Manager of the Chainsaw and Small Engine Repair Shop10/2012 to 04/2013
Cal Fire Rainbow Conservation Camp #2 – Fallbrook, CA
  • Increased departmental efficiency by creating a crew, neighboring fire stations and camp inventory control and management program.
  • Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts.
  • Made and repaired various chainsaw chains
  • Knowledge of various chain types and uses.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repairs of Captains, crews and neighboring fire station's saws, weed whackers, and other small engines to prevent future breakdowns.
  • Rebuilt small engines and chainsaws.
  • Rebuilt and repaired carburetors.
  • Interfaced with management and colleagues in a professional manner.
  • Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
  • Cleaned and removed grease on engines and engine compartments using specific chemicals.
  • Managed and maintained the necessary level of supplies in the shop.
  • Trained and assisted Captains, sawyers, pullers and firemen in analyzing engine malfunctions.
  • Ordered parts and supplies as needed.
Apprentice10/2014 to Current
Daly Construction – Citrus Heights, CA
  • Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
  • Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
  • Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar.
  • Safely operated leaf blowers, sanders, grinders and basic hand tools.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces.
  • Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
  • Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls.
  • Cleaned the exterior of buildings using a motorized power washer.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces.
  • Safely used all tools and equipment to prevent worksite injuries.
Education & Training
  • 2011 & 2014    S-130 Firefighter Training
  • 2011               S-131 Firefighter Type 1
  • 2011 & 2014   S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • 2112 & 2014   S-212 Wildfire Power Saws 
  • 2014              S-134 LCES
  • 2014              I-100 Introduction to ICS
  • 2014              L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
  • 2014              AHA CPR and First Aid
  • 2014              Federal Red Card System Member
  • 2014             IS-700a FEMA National Incident Management   System (NIMS) An Intriduction     
Skills
  • Exceptional sense of aesthetics
  • Limbing and pruning specialist
  • Preparing fire breaks
  • Weed abatement
  • Constructing firelines
  • Rehabing trails and dozer line
  • Burn outs
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Landscaping
  • Fire suppression
  • Prescribed burning
  • Fire prevention
  • Reducution of fuel hazards
  • Gridding
  • Mop up
  • Two stroke engine rebuild and repair specializing in chainsaws, power saws and weedwhips
Summary
Accomplishments
  • Created a comprehensive inventory system for the Chainsaw and Small Engine Repair Shop
  • Became a valued crew member with a positive attitude and exceptional work ethic 
  • Continued development of new skills, leadership, and expanded responsibilities to promote individual performance and growth within the camp
  • Constructed firelines & firebreaks via hand tools, power saws. 
  • Grew to be one of the top hikers in camp.
Additional Information
  • Served as a skilled wildland firefighter on an organized crew during wildfires and prescribed burns holding line, patrolling, monitoring fire behavior, and performing mop-up operations. 
  • Provided support as a class "B" sawyer familiar with Stihl & Husqvarna Saws, maintenance, chain types and uses, multiple falling techniques & fire line experience 
  • Continued development of new skills, leadership, and expanded responsibilities to promote individual performance and growth within the camp and crew.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • United States Forest Service
  • Cal Fire Rainbow Conservation Camp #2
  • Daly Construction

Job Titles Held:

  • Sawyer
  • Manager of the Chainsaw and Small Engine Repair Shop
  • Apprentice

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