David Willes
McGill,NV
Summary
Insightful Fire Captain with experience directing cohesive emergency team with highest degree of professionalism and respect. Strengths include maintaining effective team through attentiveness, coaching and discipline. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, response management and fire department policies, procedures and internal controls.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
19
19
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
White Pine County Fire Department
McGill , NV
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented fire safety training programs for personnel.
- Conducted monthly inspections of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
- Handled organization of employee records.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller/Trainer
KGHM Robinson Nevada Mining Company
Ruth, USA
09.2012 - Current
- CAT 785 A
- CAT 793 C/D/F
- KOMATSU 830E AC/DC
- KOMATSU 830E-5
- Ingersoll Rand DML
- Atlas Copco DML-Hp
- Pit Viper 351
- Epiroc Pit Viper 271 Equipped with Autonomous Technology
- CAT MD6310
- Epiroc Pit Viper 291 Equipped with Autonomous Technology
- Light Vehicle
- Freightliner M2 Water Truck
- GMC 6500 Tender Truck
- CAT IT 28 F Loader
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner in the mining field.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Senior Drill Trainer and assisting with development of skills of maintaining safe and proper operations of the equipment.
Line/Prep. Cook/Janitorial
Silver State Restaurant
Ely, USA
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Cook meals
- Set meals
- Sweep, Vacuum, Mop floors
- Miner repairs
- Stock supplies/food
Mechanic
Arlo G. Lott Trucking Inc.
Ruth, USA
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Forklift Operations
- Performed Maintenance services on Semi Trucks and Trailers
- Cleaned and stocked up supplies within work area/shop
- Moved the Semi Trucks and Trailers in and out of the shop
Education
High School Diploma - Automobile Technology
White Pine County High School
Ely, NV05.2011
Skills
- Fire department procedures
- Supply procurement
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Fire response team direction
- Fire inspection investigations
- Staff development and leadership
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Personnel Management
References
Available upon request.
Training
- 10/01/11, 07/01/14, White Pine County Fire District, Volunteer Firefighter
- 07/02/2021, Current, White Pine County Fire District, Volunteer Firefighter
- 08/01/21, Current, White Pine County Fire District, Fire Captain for Station 2 in McGill Nevada
Blastholedrillerexperience
Blast Hole Driller Experience, Ingersoll Rand DML, 02/18/14, Atlas Copco DML-Hp, 08/31/15, Pit Viper 351, 09/27/17, Epiroc Pit Viper 271, 08/11/21, CAT MD6310, Rental Drill, 2022-April 2023, Epiroc Pit Viper 291, 04/01/23, Senior Drill Trainer, 2021-Current
Heavyequipmentexperience
Experience in Operating Heavy Equipment and Blast Hole Driller, Operated heavy equipment, including the CAT 793 C/D/F, Komatsu 830E AC/DC, Komatsu 830E-5 Haul Trucks, Operated CAT IT-28F Loader for small but needed tasks.
Certification
- A Leaders Guide to Decision Making 02/08/2023
- Advance HAZWOPER Awareness (MOD1) 04/20/2024
- Advanced Project Management Advanced Project Risk Management 06/09/2024
- Advanced Project Management The Power of Project Leadership 01/19/2024
- Basics of Leadership 01-Leadership Challenges 02/16/2023
- Basics of Leadership 02-Changes in Corporate Culture 07/24/2023
- Basics of Leadership 03-Keeping Employees Energized 10/17/2023
- Basics of Leadership 04-Knowledge Management 03/05/2024
- Basics of Leadership 05-Elements of Change in Business 03/05/2024
- Basics of Leadership 06-Leadership Dynamics 03/25/2024
- Developing Your Leadership Style 01/16/2024
- Essential Skills of Leadership 03-Maintain or Enhance Team Member Self-Esteem 10/17/2023
- Fire Prevention and Public Education 06/11/2024
- CAPCE HIPAA Awareness 12/20/2023
- NFPA 1001 Building Construction (2179) 02/14/2024
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Orientation and Safety 09/22/2023
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment 09/24/2023
- NFPA 1001 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 09/24/2023
- NFPA 1021 Leadership as a Group Influence 10/13/2023
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Fire Captain
White Pine County Fire Department
08.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller/Trainer
KGHM Robinson Nevada Mining Company
09.2012 - Current
Line/Prep. Cook/Janitorial
Silver State Restaurant
11.2011 - 07.2012
Mechanic
Arlo G. Lott Trucking Inc.
06.2011 - 11.2011
- A Leaders Guide to Decision Making 02/08/2023
- Advance HAZWOPER Awareness (MOD1) 04/20/2024
- Advanced Project Management Advanced Project Risk Management 06/09/2024
- Advanced Project Management The Power of Project Leadership 01/19/2024
- Basics of Leadership 01-Leadership Challenges 02/16/2023
- Basics of Leadership 02-Changes in Corporate Culture 07/24/2023
- Basics of Leadership 03-Keeping Employees Energized 10/17/2023
- Basics of Leadership 04-Knowledge Management 03/05/2024
- Basics of Leadership 05-Elements of Change in Business 03/05/2024
- Basics of Leadership 06-Leadership Dynamics 03/25/2024
- Developing Your Leadership Style 01/16/2024
- Essential Skills of Leadership 03-Maintain or Enhance Team Member Self-Esteem 10/17/2023
- Fire Prevention and Public Education 06/11/2024
- CAPCE HIPAA Awareness 12/20/2023
- NFPA 1001 Building Construction (2179) 02/14/2024
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Orientation and Safety 09/22/2023
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment 09/24/2023
- NFPA 1001 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 09/24/2023
- NFPA 1021 Leadership as a Group Influence 10/13/2023
High School Diploma - Automobile Technology
White Pine County High School
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