Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Cort Arlandson

Brookings

Summary

Professional emergency responder and firefighter with experience in fire suppression, wildland and structural operations, rescue, and hazardous materials response, supported by current EMS training. Skilled in situational awareness, risk assessment, and incident command to maintain crew safety and protect life, property, and watershed. Proficient in EMS response, patient assessment, and basic life support, ensuring coordinated care with medical teams in dynamic environments. Experienced heavy equipment operator for hazard tree removal and debris clearing, integrating machinery use safely within emergency scenes and project sites. Known for calm, clear communication, strong teamwork, physical endurance, and rapid, sound decision-making in high-pressure situations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equipment Operator

Tidewater Contractors, Inc.
Brookings, OR
03.2022 - 01.2026
  • Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to complete excavation projects efficiently.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Worked Smith River Complex Fire, hazard tree removal
  • Monitored job site conditions and adjusted operations to adhere to safety regulations and standards.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
  • Production timber falling, hazard tree removal, contract fire work

Forestry Technician

Tolowa Di Nee Nation
Smith River, CA
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Implemented sustainable forestry practices, enhancing habitat restoration efforts.
  • Hazard tree removal, prescribed burning, fire break construction, cultural burning
  • Led teams of 4-5 forestry techs.
  • Trained crews on RX burning, chain saw operations, fireline safety

General Contractor

RJR Construction
Cottonwood, CA
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Property clearing, hazard tree removal, land development,
  • Home building, site construction, concrete finishing, roofing, framing
  • Heavy equipment

Firefighter 1

CALFIRE State Of California
Burney, CA
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid support during wildfires and other natural disasters.
  • Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety protocols were upheld.
  • Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and educating the public on safety measures.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop effective firefighting strategies during high-risk incidents.
  • Fire Suppression: Technical rescue, emergency medical services
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Training, Drills: participated in firefighting techniques and safety protocols.

Seasonal Firefighter

Shasta Lake Fire Protection District
Shasta Lake City, Ca.
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and effective firefighting techniques.
  • Conducted fire prevention inspections, educating community members on safety practices and compliance.
  • Operated fire suppression equipment and maintained readiness of firefighting apparatuses and protective gear.
  • Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing communication and emergency response strategies.
  • Drive patrol type-6

Education

High School Diploma -

West Valley High School
Cottonwood, CA

NREMT Certiicate - Paramedicine/EMT

South Western Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR
06-2026

Skills

  • Skilled in heavy equipment operation
  • Occupational safety
  • Executing regular equipment assessments
  • Emergency medical services (EMS)
  • Fireline Safety

Certification

  • The Art of Felling Timber (Intermediate/Advanced) – Certificate of Training – March 8–10, 2023 – 8 hrs. classroom, 16 hrs. field.
  • Fall 2022 TREX – Cultural Fire Management Council – Certificate of Appreciation – Fall 2022.
  • EMS Skills: PT Exam Trauma/Medical, Neurological, Soft Tissue, Musculoskeletal, OB, Wound Packing, Epinephrine and Naloxone Administration – Shasta County Fire Department – Date: 5/8/19.
  • Tactical Casualty Care – Shasta County Fire Department – Date: 5/8/18.
  • Epinephrine Administration – Shasta County Fire Department – Date: 5/8/18.
  • 8 Hour Wildland Firefighter Safety & Survival Level 1 – CAL FIRE, Shasta-Trinity Unit – May 24, 2017 (duplicate certificate appears again later in file).
  • Fire Fighter Survival – California State Fire Marshal – May 21, 2017.
  • L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline – NWCG – May 24, 2017.
  • S-133 Firefighter Training: Look Up, Look Down, Look Around – NWCG – May 24, 2017.
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior – NWCG – May 24, 2017.
  • S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training – NWCG – May 24, 2017.
  • Basic Firefighter – CAL FIRE, Shasta-Trinity Unit – May 24, 2017.
  • 8 Hour Wildland Firefighter Safety & Survival Level 1 – CAL FIRE, Shasta-Trinity Unit – May 24, 2017.
  • FEMA IS-00100.b Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100) – Issued October 27, 2016.
  • FEMA IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction – Issued October 26, 2016.
  • Certificate of Achievement, Public Safety (270-hour ROP course) – SHASTA-TRINITY ROP – 2016.
  • 24 hr HazMat First Responder Awareness/Operations – California Specialized Training Institute – Class Date: 04/29/2016.
  • Confined Space Rescue Awareness – Fire Service Training and Education Program – November 20, 2015.

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Tidewater Contractors, Inc.
03.2022 - 01.2026

Forestry Technician

Tolowa Di Nee Nation
01.2021 - 03.2022

General Contractor

RJR Construction
04.2020 - 11.2021

Firefighter 1

CALFIRE State Of California
05.2018 - 12.2019

Seasonal Firefighter

Shasta Lake Fire Protection District
05.2017 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

West Valley High School

NREMT Certiicate - Paramedicine/EMT

South Western Oregon Community College