Craig Clinton John
Kayenta,United States
Summary
Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Collaborative Wildland Firefighter with 12 years of experience responding to wildland fires and medical emergencies throughout region. Polished in developing community wildland fire protection plans, conducting thorough site checks and preparing fire suppression equipment in emergencies. Superb stamina, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Fit Wildland Firefighter adept at containing over 12 season of wildland fires with comprehensive experience in fire suppression tactics and strategies. Proficient using various fire suppression tools on fire lines. Lifting capacity of over 45+ pounds and skill maintaining diverse fire suppression equipment. Reliable Firefighter offering excellent knowledge of fire science and firefighting equipment operations. Skilled in administering first aid and CPR with highly effective emergency management and triage skills. Highly trained wildland firefighter proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing wildland firefighting. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional. Brings 12 years of experience in fire fighting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency (Fire Management)
09.2018 - Current
- Salary: $18.06 - $19.87 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462, Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
- 51, 5 U.S.C.)
- Grade: 05
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: - Positive person with 12 years of experience working 40 hours a week or more
- Responsible for operation and maintenance F-550 fire truck engine (type 5) used to respond to wildland or prescribed fire
- Fire suppression activities like patrolling, holding, digging line, hose lays and burnout operations
- Problem solving on emergency repairs mark-3 fire pump or specialized equipment's and chainsaws
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Performed all aspects of wildland fire behavior, weather report, monitoring, mop up, and maps for navigation
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Supervised a team in fighting fires while deciding the best way to manage on any type of fuel, weather and environment, while keeping safety the first priority.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Forestry Technician
Southwest Region Agency
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Salary: $14.00 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462, Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
- 51, 5 U.S.C.)
- Grade: 05
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: - Responsible for use and maintenance of power tools including chainsaws
- An ICT5 instructed to coordinated with adjoining resources such as engines and helicopters to command and lead the situation
- When performing a fire suppression with other crew member in steep terrain I was also looking out for hazardous conditions
- And approaching the fire with safe tactics
- As an experienced fire fighter on the crew I was given indendent mission such as coordinating helicopters water drop and sling load
- Was also given brief instruction on safety when working around helicopters or what not to do in flight to new crew members
- Held driving responsibilities for daily maintenance on chase truck, like update on inventory, cleanliness and oil fluids
- Supervisor, Robert Dodgen (9705654789)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Forest technician
- Department of Interior (This is a federal job)
Forestry Technician
Southwest Region Agency
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Salary: $18.06 per hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462, Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
- 51, 5 U.S.C.)
- Grade: 05
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: - My responsibilities include fire suppression, leadership, aviation and safety
- My responsibility include maintaining crew faculty and keeping a positive
- Serves as ICT5 & helitack crew member on fire assignments.
Forestry Technician
Southwest Region Agency
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Salary: $16.14 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462, Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
- 51, 5 U.S.C.)
- Grade: 04
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: -Duties was a helitack crew member
- Doing brief safety on how to approach & depart a helicopter
- Flying insider a helicopter as a passenger to approach wild land fire
- Being around high temperature environment out in the wilderness for wild land fire
- Being fit to carry equipment in steep terrain
- This job require a group effort to get the job done safety.
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Salary: $13.55 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Salary: $11.75 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462, Grade: 03
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: -Was a helicopter crewmember -Was a crew performance limitations and load calculations on helicopter -Also performance briefings on aviation safety about helicopter -Communication with personal at all time and safety -Performing a daily check on tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance
- Supervisor: Jason Petruska (9707399584)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Wildland Firefighter (Range/ Forestry Aid)
- Craig John (This is a federal job)
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency
05.2012 - 10.2012
- Salary: $11.95 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462, Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
- 51, 5 U.S.C.)
- Grade: GS-3
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: -Working with helicopters as a crewmember doing briefing about safety and doing a calculation on how much weight the helicopter can lift
- Digging line near a heating area well chopping or removing object: trees ,brush, rocks etc
- A Lot of hiking well carrying equipment: chain saw, shovel, pulaski etc.
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency (Fire Management)
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Salary: $11.50 USD Per Hour
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462, Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch
- 51, 5 U.S.C.)
- Grade: 03
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: -Knowing how to use PPE (Hard hat, boots, eyewear, and other equipment) -A lot of extensive walking, climbing with a 45 pound pack night or day
- Know how to use pulaski shovel,axis, chain saw and other hand tools to construct a fire lines
- Keeping inform on fire behavior and weather conditions
- Maintain prompt communication with your forces, supervisor, and adjoining forces also following instructions
- Know how to suppression a small or large fire use tactics and lookout for hazard.
Education
No Degree - Architectural Design Tech
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZNo Degree - AutoCAD Architecture
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Relevant Coursework, Licenses and
- Forest Management
- Active Listening
- Emergency Situations
- Critical Thinking
- Sustainable Forestry Practices
- Inventory Management
- Forest Conditions
- Firefighting Operations
- Brush Clearing
- Basic Repairs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Hose Connections
- Topographical Maps
- Forest Fire Prevention
- Forest Thinning
- Forestry Operations
Accomplishments
- Certifications:
- Introduction to CAD, Computer Literacy, Keyboarding
- Language Skills:
- Language Spoken Written Read
- English Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
- Affiliations:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs - Forest Technician
Timeline
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency (Fire Management)
09.2018 - Current
Forestry Technician
Southwest Region Agency
05.2017 - 09.2017
Forestry Technician
Southwest Region Agency
03.2016 - 10.2016
Forestry Technician
Southwest Region Agency
04.2015 - 10.2015
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency
04.2014 - 10.2014
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency
05.2013 - 09.2013
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency
05.2012 - 10.2012
Forestry Technician
Ute Mountain Agency (Fire Management)
04.2011 - 10.2011
No Degree - Architectural Design Tech
Coconino Community College
No Degree - AutoCAD Architecture
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
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