Austin Casey
Tonasket,WA
Summary
Accomplished Wildland Firefighter with a proven track record in wildfire containment and leadership, honed at the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Skilled in strategic fireline construction and crew management, demonstrating a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Expertise in Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5, As well as S-290 ensuring safety and efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
06.2020 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using hand tools, chainsaws or by hand.
- 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.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Lead a engine crew and eduatcated my crew on fireline construction, implementing hose lays and mop up operations.
General Laborer
Pacific Calcium Inc
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
General Laborer
Reman Reload
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Worked on the lumber chain stacking and organizing various types of lumber.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tonasket Highschool
Tonasket, WA06.2011
Skills
Firefighter Type 1
Incident Commander Type 5
S-290 completion as well as various other training courses
Faller 3
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
06.2020 - Current
General Laborer
Pacific Calcium Inc
03.2019 - 05.2020
General Laborer
Reman Reload
06.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Tonasket Highschool
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