Cody Smith
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
I recently moved to Florida during Covid and was working on transferring my handyman business from Montana and Washington state to Florida. Shortly afterward, after building clientele solely on Sanibel Island, the storm known as Hurricane Ian came and changed opportunities. I am excited to move forward and start fresh on new beginnings, tying in my knowledge of construction, fire sciences and customer service skills while using my communication skills to satisfy customers with integrity and realistic time expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman Services
Self-Employed
CAPE CORAL, FL
06.2017 - 12.2023
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries about product features or services offered.
Wildland Firefighter
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Plains, MT
09.2010 - 08.2017
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- 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.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable regulations set forth by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT04-2013
Skills
- First response services
- Emergency Services
- Customer services
Timeline
Handyman Services
Self-Employed
06.2017 - 12.2023
Wildland Firefighter
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
09.2010 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Montana State University - Bozeman
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