Derrick Welter
White Bird
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and also worked outside of fire, for instance I acquired my class A CDl with a crane company and worked during the winter months for UPS as a PVD (Personal Vehicle Driver) all in McCall Idaho from 2021-2023. You will come to find that I have a wide breath of experience and abilities to improve your organization and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Smokejumper
United States Forest Service
Grangeville, ID
05.2021 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled in Wildland suppression tactics from aircraft
- Packed CR360, DC7, MT-1S reserves, various cargo parachutes
- Packing and organizing cargo for operational missions
- Facilities POC (Point of Contact)
- Operation of various types of equipment
- Jumper in charge of multiple fires
- Supported other departments in the Forest Service
Wildland Firefighter
Idaho Panhandle Hotshots
Coeur D'Alene, ID
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Coordinated firefighting efforts, ensuring safety protocols were followed during wildfire suppression operations.
- Trained new team members on equipment usage and safety procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge.
- Conducted thorough inspections of tools and gear, maintaining operational readiness for emergency response situations.
- Assisted in planning and executing controlled burns, contributing to forest health and ecosystem management initiatives.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop fire prevention strategies, improving community awareness and preparedness.
- Led post-incident analyses, identifying lessons learned to enhance future firefighting strategies and team performance.
Wildland Firefighter
Plumas Hotshots
Quincy, CA
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Led fire suppression operations, ensuring team safety and optimal response strategies.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new recruits, enhancing team readiness.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Coordinated with local agencies for resource allocation during wildfire incidents.
- Mentored junior firefighters, fostering skill development and teamwork within the crew.
- Lead sawyer
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
Education
B.S. Fire Ecology And Management
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Class A CDL
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Class A CDL, Rocky Mountain Crane, 03/06/2023
Smokejumper, USFS, 05/06/2021
Aviation Trans of HAZMAT, USFS, 04/14/2023
Heli Transport of External Cargo, USFS, 04/21/2013
Timeline
Smokejumper
United States Forest Service
05.2021 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Idaho Panhandle Hotshots
04.2018 - 10.2020
Wildland Firefighter
Plumas Hotshots
05.2015 - 11.2017
B.S. Fire Ecology And Management
University of Idaho