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Brock Henneman

Tonasket,WA

Summary

I am a 27 year old wildland firefighter with 9 years of experience, 7 being an engine leader. One of my top goals since starting my career with the Department of Natural Resources has been to earn a full-time position. Being an engine leader has developed and shaped me into the person I am today and while I do enjoy being an engine leader I have been wanting to do something different to challenge myself and my skills. The Department of Natural Resources has been the majority of my professional work experience as I started soon after graduating from high school. With that being said, in my time with the Department of Natural Resources I believe I have received the Skills and Knowledge to be successful.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Firefighter Engine Leader

Department Of Natural Resources
05.2018 - Current
  • Set up and prepare prescribed fire units for successful burns.
  • Engagement in lighting, burning and holding prescribed fires for various agencies.
  • Tree surveying and marking for future logging units.
  • Created shaded fuel breaks to protect natural resources when future fires develop.
  • Work on fuels reduction projects (road brushing and thinning).
  • Work, hike and drive in a wide range of terrain and conditions.
  • Reading and navigating with all types of maps.
  • Navigate to most geographical areas in Okanogan County without maps.
  • Restoring creek drainages and rehabbing other areas of burn scars from heavy equipment use.
  • Knowledge with fence building and repair.
  • Supervised a type 5 engine with 3 personnel.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team members strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan attack strategy.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented training based on that.
  • Trained employees on fire suppression and assigned duties.
  • Trained team on emergency situation preparedness and agency procedures.
  • Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment in accordance with agency safety policies.
  • Work with other agencies in mutual aid and unified command to seek and accomplish common team goals.
  • Assessed field conditions such as terrain, weather and fire spread to organize and deploy team members effectively.
  • Having constant and consistent awareness of myself and my surroundings.
  • Decision making with little time while under stress or pressure.
  • Responded to fires with efficiency and knowledge.
  • Supervised day-to-day activities of 3 employees.
  • Mentored and guided employees to inspire proper completion of assigned duties and advancement in their careers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Departments mission and goals and helped employees in reaching those goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized work areas.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment.
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug hand-line using hand tools, chainsaws etc.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare up or escape.
  • Notified fire dispatchers to detailed difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters, obtain supplies and other resources.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain fire readiness.
  • Led and implemented heavy equipment use on active fires as well as rehab.
  • Evaluated situation at incident sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Assessed active fires and consulted with other firefighters to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide fire safe techniques.
  • Trained fire personnel in safe proper operation and maintenance of fire apparatus and other equipment.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidents, fire summary's etc.
  • Use of word, excel and various other computer programs/applications.
  • Led and helped conduct formal in class trainings such as refresher classes and chainsaw training.

Wildland Firefighter

Department Of Natural Resources
05.2016 - 10.2017
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug hand-line using hand tools, chainsaws, etc.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or escape.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Acted quickly to contain fire spread.
  • Operated pump on engine to direct water pressure in hoses and nozzles for most efficient operation.
  • Assessed active fires and consulted with other firefighters to devise optimal plan and containment strategies.
  • Carried hose bundle of approximately 70 pounds across various terrain and conditions.
  • Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and overall fire preparedness.
  • Inspected and maintained gear on a daily basis to maintain fire preparedness.
  • Cleared, brushed and maintained roads for public access and for potential future fires.
  • Created fuel breaks for future fire by reducing fuel.
  • Helped set up and conduct training with other fellow agencies.
  • Helped set up timber sale units by marking and tallying trees.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tonasket High School
Tonasket, WA
06.2015

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Stress management
  • Active listening
  • Fast learner
  • Wildfire suppression
  • Fire containment
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Resource monitoring
  • Water supply management
  • Fire suppression tool operations
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Fire prevention education
  • Weather condition assessment
  • Map reading
  • Fuel break creation
  • Tree and brush removal
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Chainsaw operations
  • Training
  • Physical condition
  • Hiking
  • Communication under stress
  • Overall awareness
  • De-Escalation techniques
  • Terrain studying
  • Tree species identification
  • Computer applications and programs

Certification

  • Firefighter Type 1
  • Firefighter Type 2
  • Incident Commander Type 5
  • Incident Commander Type 4
  • Engine Boss, Single Resource
  • Handheld Infrared Operator
  • Utility Terrain Vehicle
  • ATV Operator
  • Faller 2
  • Heavy Equipment Boss (T)
  • CPR, AED, Basic First Aid
  • CERTIFICATIONS/CLASSES
  • S-200, S-230, S-231, S-236
  • S-290, S-270, S-211
  • FI-110, L-280, ICS-200
  • S-131, S-212, S-130
  • L-180, S-190, IS-00700, IS-00800, IS-00100

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter Engine Leader

Department Of Natural Resources
05.2018 - Current

Wildland Firefighter

Department Of Natural Resources
05.2016 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Tonasket High School

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