Darryl Hopkins
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in hands on work . Offering my great attuide and team building skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Department of Natural Resources
Airway Heights, WA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Gathered information from local residents regarding fire history or local conditions that may affect firefighting efforts.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- 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.
City Worker
City Of Airway Heights
Airway Heights, WA
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed outreach activities within the community to promote awareness of city services.
- Assisted in preparing budget proposals for various city departments.
- Drafted reports on current trends and issues affecting the city.
- Investigated citizen complaints regarding city services or operations.
Asbestos Abatement Worker
LIUNA LOCAL 242
Seattle, WA
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Performed minor repairs to damaged asbestos-containing materials prior to removal or disposal.
- Verified that all waste was properly labeled according to EPA guidelines prior to disposal.
- Maintained records of all abatement activities including the type of material removed and its location within the building.
- Cleaned up work sites following completion of abatement projects using appropriate methods and tools.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards regarding personal protection equipment usage.
- Ensured that all contaminated debris was disposed at an approved facility in accordance with local laws.
- Reported any potential health hazards associated with working around asbestos-containing materials promptly.
Education
GED -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA09-2021
Skills
- Fire Prevention Education
- Community Education
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Conditions assessment
- Fire suppression tactics
- Chainsaw Operation
- First Aid Certified
- Team Collaboration
- Hazard Identification
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Active Listening
- Analytical Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Department of Natural Resources
01.2022 - 04.2024
City Worker
City Of Airway Heights
11.2020 - 01.2022
Asbestos Abatement Worker
LIUNA LOCAL 242
04.2018 - 09.2019
GED -
Spokane Community College