Blake Chippewa

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• Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular preventative maintenance checks and repairs.
• Trained personnel on irrigation, pest control and planting techniques to promote landscaping skills.
• Reviewed employee performance regularly against established goals, providing constructive feedback aimed at continuous improvement.
• Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
• Ensured timely completion of projects by developing and adhering to strict schedules.
• Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
• Improved safety standards by identifying and addressing potential hazards on the property.
• Conducted snow removal during winter months to provide clients with safe parking and walking areas.
• Supervised snow removal operations during winter months to ensure safe access throughout the property for staff and visitors alike.

• Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
• Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
• Participated in post-incident analyses to identify areas for improvement in departmental policies and procedures.
• Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
• Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through participation in joint training exercises with neighboring fire departments.
• Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
• Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
• Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
• Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
• Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
• Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
• Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
• Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
• Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
• Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
• Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
• Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.