Amy Cook
Wildland Firefighter
Upton,WY
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in wildland firefighting, ready to make significant impact. Adept in fire suppression techniques, safety protocols, and emergency response in wildland settings. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Highly reliable team player known for effective communication and adaptability to rapidly changing conditions and high-stress situations. Displays physical endurance and problem-solving skills valued in this field. Experienced in medical emergency situations focusing on patient and team safety, while maintaining composure and clear communication, ensuring efficient teamwork and optimal outcomes.
Looking for contract assignment fires.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Wildland Firefighter II
WCFPD/ UVFD
11.2021 - Current
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Practiced situational awareness through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Assisted in development of firebreaks to control spread of wildfires, safeguarding surrounding communities and natural habitats.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Basic Faller
WCFPD/ UVFD
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on cutting tools to enhance performance.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Basic falling of small trees with assistance of supervisor.
- Basic bucking of downed trees.
- Implemented all safety precautions while using saws or swamping.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
UVFD
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on cutting tools to enhance performance.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Basic falling of small trees with assistance of supervisor.
- Basic bucking of downed trees.
- Implemented all safety precautions while using saws or swamping.
Education
General Studies
Westwood High School
Gillette, WY05-2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Documentation and reporting
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fireline construction
- Incident command system knowledge
Other Training
- ICS 100
- IS-700
- L-180
- RT-130
- S-130
- S-131
- S-190
- S-212
- S-290
*Wildland FF1 task book has been completed and turned into state. Awaiting signature approval.
*ICT5 taskbook opened 4-1-2024
Affiliations
- Weston County Fire Protection District
- Upton Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Service
Certification
- FF2 with FF1 task book awaiting signature approval
- Basic Faller 3 with Faller 2 task book open
- AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkTimeline
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
UVFD
08.2023 - Current
Basic Faller
WCFPD/ UVFD
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer Wildland Firefighter II
WCFPD/ UVFD
11.2021 - Current
General Studies
Westwood High School
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