Braden Melandow
Gardnerville,NV
Summary
Experienced in wildland fire suppression and emergency response as an EMT and Helitack firefighter. Skilled in operating heavy equipment, performing physically demanding tasks, and working in high-pressure environments. Also experienced in operating tractors, managing livestock, and maintaining farm equipment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Battle Born Helitack
04.2024 - Current
- Responding to wildland fires, supporting aerial firefighting, constructing firelines, directing helicopter water drops, and managing remote helicopter operations.
Farm Hand
The Stodieck Farm
06.2018 - Current
- Managed the daily feeding and care of horses and cows. Operated heavy machinery, including tractors and loaders, to support farm operations. Assisted with general maintenance, equipment operation, and other essential agricultural tasks
Education
Certificate - Fire Academy
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV12-2024
Certificate - EMT
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV08-2023
Skills
- Building firelines and suppressing wildland fires
- Coordinating helicopter water drops and helitack operations
- Operating tractors, loaders, and other heavy equipment
- Feeding, watering, and handling horses and cows
- Maintaining farm infrastructure and equipment
- Performing physically demanding work in remote conditions while following safety protocols
Accomplishments
- Academy Record SCBA Turnout Drill
- TMCC Deans List 3.9 Gpa
- Northern Nevada Baseball 5a First Team Honorable Mention
Certification
- National Registry EMT
- Nevada Firefighter 1
- Hazmat Operations Level
- RED Card
- NWCG- S110-S190
- NWCG- S212,S270,S271
- ICS 100-800
Timeline
Firefighter
Battle Born Helitack
04.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
The Stodieck Farm
06.2018 - Current
Certificate - Fire Academy
Truckee Meadows Community College
Certificate - EMT
Truckee Meadows Community College
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