Skilled Wildland Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician with knowledge in fire suppression, emergency response, and medical team collaboration. At the Bureau of Land Management, was assigned to thinning projects and emergency medical interventions, enhancing safety and fire containment efforts. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making and detailed reporting, contributing to effective fire prevention and patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
07.2024 - Current
Assists in thinning projects for designated compartments by using a HUSQVARNA chainsaw and cutting down junipers, piñons, and brush that meet project requirements.
Uses EMT knowledge to provide initial treatment for injuries incurred during fires such as burns, bug bites, dehydration, heat related illness, and muscle injuries.
Patrols the line looking for hotspots, flare ups, and slop overs that could negatively impact the green side of the line. Immediately takes steps to mitigate the threat to the line.
Participates in constructing line by using hand tools in order to protect archeological sites, structures, and to slow the progression of the fire.
Emergency Medical Technician
St. Paul Fire Department
04.2023 - 06.2024
Responded to 911 emergency calls and non-emergency inter facility transfers as needed.
Provided an initial assessment of patient’s concern and condition and performed necessary interventions to aid patient. If needed, care was transferred to an ALS ambulance.
Worked in a team environment with medical providers ranging from EMTs to physicians and communicated effectively with each provider.
Wrote thorough documentation of patient interactions and interventions provided using the HealthEMS system. Obtained patient’s MRN and other necessary information from the hospital for the ePCR report.
Was assigned to an ambulance that specialized in responding to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies. Assisted in de-escalating patients in crisis and provided them with prompt transport to the appropriate hospital.
Participated in maintaining the ambulance and the fire station by making sure supplies were stocked and the workspace was clean.
Prescribed Fire Crew Member
Student Conservation Association
01.2024 - 05.2024
Worked with Forest Service personnel to complete prescribed burns ranging from 500-2,000 acres in order to preserve and better the forest.
Performed prep work before the prescribed burn in order to protect the endangered Red-cockaded woodpecker and to rid the line of hazard trees and ladder fuels.
Used a drip torch and different patterns in order to burn compartments. Completed burns alongside other burners and ensured that the proper formation was maintained during the burn to prevent injury or entrapment.
Was assigned to different roles during each burn such as being the burner, riding in the engine to take care of cat faces and spots, or holding along the line being burned.
Assisted in removal of pine trees across the road after a tornado by using a STIHL chainsaw.
Helped maintain equipment in working order by sharpening tools, cleaning UTVs, and maintaining the trucks stocked.
Education
Emergency Medical Services
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
06.2022
Skills
Fire suppression tools operations
Fire containment
Fireline construction
Emergency medical response
Medical team collaboration
Decision-Making
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Basic Life Support
First Aid
Fire prevention
De-Escalation Techniques
Detailed Reporting
Chainsaw Operation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
07.2024 - Current
Prescribed Fire Crew Member
Student Conservation Association
01.2024 - 05.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
St. Paul Fire Department
04.2023 - 06.2024
Emergency Medical Services
Hennepin Technical College
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