BLUE IRWIN
Middleton,ID
Summary
Team leader with background in tactical military operations as member of elite Security Forces Phoenix Raven unit. Skilled in meeting significant challenges experienced with maintaining safety and security in diverse environments. Utilizes strategic thinking and quick decision-making to manage critical situations effectively. Track record of strong teamwork and effective communication skills to ensure cohesive operations.
Professional with strong experience in wildland firefighting, ready to make significant impact. Adept in fire suppression techniques, safety protocols, and emergency response. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable in high-stress situations, with strong physical endurance and problem-solving skills valued in this field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- 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.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Senior Airman
Air Force
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Learned and utilized the fundamentals of teamwork, leadership, safety, and quality control, assisted in planning, and training for team members
- Raven Team Leader -Security Advisor for Aircraft Commanders and U.S Embassies with foreign affairs -Security for Air Mobility Command Aircraft that transit to high terrorist/ criminal threat areas around the globe
- -Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise
- -Identified and addressed daily vulnerabilities in areas governing asset protection and physical security
- -Protected U.S Congress, U.S Ambassador's, White House Personnel, and highest ranking military officials, in an event of emergencies with greatly planned crisis management strategies
- - Over 365 day deployed over seas to Middle East region of the world, working 24/12 hour shifts 7 days a week, 80+ combat missions flown
- - Work schedule when not deployed or on a mission, Monday-Friday 0800-1630 on a 24 hour alert response time, 24/7
- 42.5+ hours a week
Landscaper Helper
Columbus Property Options LLC
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Landscaped or maintained grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment
- Typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units
- Installed rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment
- Maintained or repaired tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using handed or powered tools
- Operated vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
- Used hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedged or brushed trimmers, or axes
- Work schedule Monday-Friday from 0700-1800 working 55-60+ hours a week sometimes more depending on the duration of a project
Education
High School Diploma -
Grove City High School
Grove City, OH06.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Team Leader
- Radio Operators
- Public Safety and Security
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Physical fitness and endurance
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 12/05/2024 - 12/2026
- Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) EXP:03/31/2027
- TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care), 04/05/25
- US Forest Service Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) EXP:06/07/2029
- US Forest Service "A" Sawyer Felling and Bucking EXP: 06/13/2027
- SERE (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape), 06/01/21
- ECAC (Evasion and Capture After Conduct), 06/01/21
Awards
- Air Medal w/ "C" (Combat Device)
- Aerial Achievement Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Air Force Gallant Unit Citation
- Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Service Star)
- Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal (1 Service Star)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal (1 Service Star)
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
- Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Air Force Training Ribbon
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service
05.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Airman
Air Force
04.2019 - 04.2024
Landscaper Helper
Columbus Property Options LLC
06.2017 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Grove City High School
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