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Brodie Antrim

Nampa,Idaho

Summary

Committed wildland firefighting professional focused on managing and combating fire outbreaks while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Proven expertise in strategic fire suppression and resource management, ensuring the protection of life and property through effective communication and teamwork. Demonstrates the ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Apprentice)

Plumas National Forest
04.2024 - Current
  • Served as a crew member on a dynamic type 3 engine, performing wildland suppression and fuels management under adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrian
  • led short squads of firefighters in prescribed burns and suppression activities
  • worked in close proximity to bucket ships and other ariel resources
  • Commanded type 5 incidents in all aspects of initial attack such as size up, suppression, communication, risk management, resource management, and mop up
  • Participated in firing operations using various firing devices
  • Preformed fire suppression in both initial and extended attack
  • Safely worked with adjoining resources while holding for complex firing operations
  • Assisted in prescribed fire operations, taking weather, and holding control lines
  • Performed both stationary and mobile attack
  • Assisted in pump operations such as priming, adjusting throttle for adequate nozzle pressure, using pump valves and nozzles for effective water use
  • Used high pressure, volume, and lightweight portable pumps in wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire
  • Constructed simple and progressive hose lays on hand line and dozer line for prescribed fire and wildland fire suppression
  • Constructed direct and indirect control line using pulaskis, chingadera, adze hoe, and monkey paw
  • Provided detailed descriptions of spot fires in working area
  • Safely used the Wildland Urban Interface in structure protection, prep, and triage on fire incidents
  • Safely and effectively used LCES and hazard mitigation on incidents
  • Used a two way radio properly to establish communication and pass information
  • Programmed and cloned handheld and mobile BKR and KNG radios on incidents
  • Filled out various forms on fire assignments, including but not limited to, crew time reports, general messages, and ETS 2 travel
  • Preformed apprentice duties such as daily log and training
  • Operated chainsaw for fuels management projects, hazard tree removal, and fireline construction
  • Lead project work such as station maintenance, equipment maintenance, hazard tree clearing, campground maintenance, and trail maintenance
  • Assisted in vehicle accidents and medical calls performing traffic control, note taking, first aid, and communication
  • Safely drove and positioned government vehicles under 15,000 pounds on rough forest roads and highways
  • Hours: 40+ hours per week
  • Supervisor: Roman Rodriguez (can be contacted)

Roman.rodriguez@usda.gov (530) 250-5889

Maintenance Foreman

Syman LLC
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided maintenance to a variety of erosion control devices such as silt fence, fiber wattle, and drain inlet protection bags
  • Extensive experience in use of hand tools such as shovels, pick mattocks, and rakes in digging trenches for silt fence and fiber wattle
  • Managed myself and others with no supervision to finish jobs under deadlines
  • Tracked hours and materials to fill out service orders daily
  • Safely operated a variety of heavy equipment such as skid steers, bobcat track loaders, and street sweepers
  • Extended experience driving 4x4 trucks with trailers
  • Provided supervision in application of general and restricted use pesticides
  • Led crews of 2 to 5 men in installation of erosion controls such as silt fence, fiber wattle, and inlet protection devices
  • Salary: 19$/hour- GS 5 equivalent
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Renato Juarez (can be contacted)
  • R.juarez@symancompany.com (208) 615-6373

Youth Leader

Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Lived and worked for two summers in Yellowstone National Park as a YCC Youth leader.
  • Taught proper tool techniques and safety procedures to YCC enrollees for multiple tools such as hand mauls, Pulaskis, crosscut saws, shovels, pick-mattocks, rock bars, McLeod, drawknife, rock bar, and Swede hooks
  • Aided Yellowstone's Fire Crew with flood recovery efforts
  • Worked on a variety of outdoor work projects as part of a team of two Crew Leaders and 6-7 youth. Installed and maintained trail structures such as check dams, bumper logs, water bars, and trail head signs. Constructed tent pads, removed invasive plants, and installed food storage boxes in campgrounds
  • Carried a backpack and loads of materials up to 60 pounds (dirt bags, logs, and fencing materials)
  • Organized and led wilderness recreation trips into Yellowstone’s backcountry. Helped to organize and supervise work day activities. Led resource education teaching about the park's natural and cultural resources. Taught basics of backcountry travel and safety in bear country
  • Hiked/backpacked 40 miles and climbed 7 peaks while in Yellowstone.
  • Discussed work projects and YCC programs with passing visitors
  • Camped and worked out of a tent in bear country
  • Learned and assisted with food preparation in a commercial kitchen and at campsites
  • GS 3 Equivalent
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Mike Coonan (can be contacted)
  • Mike_coonan@nps.gov (307-344-2991)

Education

Highschool -

Ridgevue
01.2023

Skills

  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Tool knowledge
  • Reliability
  • Active listener
  • Able to work with and lead a wide variety of people
  • Ingenuity

Certification

  • S290 (Intermediate fire behavior)
  • FII110 (Intro to fire investigation)
  • L280 (Followship to leadership)
  • S260 (Incident business management)
  • S212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaw)
  • L180 (Human Factors in Wildland Fire)
  • S211 (Portable Pumps)
  • S190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior)
  • S131 (Firefighter Type1)
  • S130 (Firefighter Training)
  • Certification of Completion in Yellowstone YCC program along with multiple Complementary Awards
  • Welding certifications (3G vertical, 1G horizontal)

Timeline

Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Apprentice)

Plumas National Forest
04.2024 - Current

Maintenance Foreman

Syman LLC
03.2023 - 11.2023

Youth Leader

Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps
06.2021 - 07.2021

Highschool -

Ridgevue

Qualifications

  • FFT1 (Firefighter Type 1)
  • A Sawyer (felling and bucking)
  • ICT5 (T) (Incident Commander Type 5 Trainee)
  • RXB3 (T) (Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 3 Trainee)