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WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER
Summary

Responsible Firefighter with almost 3 years of comprehensive experience preventing, containing and suppressing fires. Proficient in use of job-related tools such as handtools and chainsaws. Committed to maintaining high level of physical fitness, fire operations, and fire logistics skills. Also very passionate about protecting nature and people along with their homes. I have a very strong work ethic and believe that I would be a great resource to the crew.

Skills
  • EMT-B
  • Firefighter 1
  • Hazmat awareness/Ops
  • Firefighter type 2
  • Faller type 3
  • Red Card certified
  • Rescue equipment proficiency
  • Weather condition assessment
  • Conditions assessment
  • Human and animal evacuations
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Water and chemical streams
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Medical response
  • Evacuation direction and guidance
  • EMS expertise
  • Firefighting techniques expertise
  • Use and maintance of hand tools
  • Psysically fit and healthy
Experience
Grand Lake Fire Department | Grand Lake, COWildland Firefighter10/2018 - Current
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Examined and assessed hoses by laying out and checking connections to fire hydrants for effective fire suppression.
  • Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Minimized devastating wildfires, employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
  • Deployed to 5 major wildfire incidents this fire season including: The Wolf Fire, The Apple Fire, The Cameron Peak Fire, the Williams fork fire, and the East Troublesome fire.
Grand Lake Fire Department | Grand Lake , COResident Firefighter/EMT-Basic08/2019 - 06/2020
  • Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Worked on equipment desk and demobilized equipment including fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
  • Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
  • Addressed emergency calls and fire alarms using job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary equipment.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Winter Park Ski Resort | Winter Park, COCrew Leader11/2017 - 05/2018
  • Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
  • Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
  • Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout all phases of project completion.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
  • Applied communication skills to interact with project stakeholders.
  • Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
  • Supervised all project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
  • Oversaw team contributions to project completion to streamline operations.
  • Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Provided industry insight to coworkers to assist work completion.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Controlled traffic movements near, in and around work zones.
Education and Training
University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WIBachelor of Science in Criminal Justice12/2012
Western Technical College | La Crosse, WIAssociate of Science in Criminal Justice05/2005
Grafton Highschool | Grafton WisconsinHigh School Diploma06/2006
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Grand Lake Fire Department
  • Winter Park Ski Resort

School Attended

  • University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  • Western Technical College
  • Grafton Highschool

Job Titles Held:

  • Wildland Firefighter
  • Resident Firefighter/EMT-Basic
  • Crew Leader

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
    Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
    High School Diploma

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