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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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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, NV
12-2024

Certificate - EMT

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
08-2023

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
Braden Melandow