Cody Plagmann
Albany,OR
Summary
Professional with a diverse skill set applicable to various roles, including project coordination, customer service, and regulatory compliance. Achievements include successful execution of controlled burns for vegetation management and effective collaboration with teams during emergency response operations. Career goal is to leverage expertise in safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and communication skills to contribute positively in a dynamic work environment. Committed to continuous improvement through training and adherence to industry standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Miler timber
Philomath, Oregon
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted controlled burns to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools for effective fire suppression efforts.
- Collaborated with team members during emergency response situations for safety and efficiency.
- Monitored weather conditions to assess fire behavior and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
- Performed maintenance on firefighting gear to ensure readiness and compliance with standards.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
- Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
Inspector
Ziply Fiber/ mountain LTD
Albany, OR
03.2025 - 06.2025
- I was in charge of multiple job sites
- Had to make sure employees had proper PPE
- Made sure proper road/traffic equipment was being used.
- In charge of work planning/maps
- Need to be able to properly read prints/maps/plans
- Had to have professional customer service respectful/polite
- Be able to work in stressful situations
- Windows, outlook, google teams, Gmail.
- Etc
Forklift Operator
Lowe’s
Albany, OR
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated forklifts to move merchandise within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with precision and care.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized inventory storage.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
Team Member
Target
Albany, OR
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
- Stocked shelves and ensured products were organized.
- Assisted in inventory management and restocking items as needed.
Education
GED -
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, OR10-2021
Skills
- Controlled burns
- Fire suppression
- Equipment maintenance
- Weather monitoring
- Traffic management
- PPE compliance
- Work planning
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Project coordination
- Investigative research
- Inspection reporting
- Residential systems knowledge
- Strategic planning
- Compliance training
- Assembly inspection
- Training coordination
- Progress monitoring
- [Software] proficiency
- Report writing
- Project management
- Visual inspections
- Blueprint reading
- Process improvements
- Business management
- Corrective action planning
- Technical writing
- Quality control
- Forklift operation
- Safety protocols
- Hazardous materials handling
- Effective communication
- Stress management
- Regulatory compliance
- Assembly and production
- Receiving and processing shipments
- Cycle counts
- Manual dexterity
- Technical documentation
Timeline
Inspector
Ziply Fiber/ mountain LTD
03.2025 - 06.2025
Forklift Operator
Lowe’s
01.2023 - 11.2023
Team Member
Target
06.2022 - 09.2023
Wildland Firefighter
Miler timber
06.2021 - Current
GED -
Linn-Benton Community College