Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Accomplishments
Certification
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Dylan Torgerson

Carson City,NV

Summary

Highly skilled wildland firefighter with five years of experience in fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response in dynamic and high risk environments. Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams ensuring safety and operational success during critical incidents. Proficient in fire behavior analysis, incident management, and advanced firefighting techniques, including the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. Committed to professional growth, safety, and excellence in wildland fire management. Seeking a leadership position to leverage expertise and drive effective team performance in protecting lives and natural resources.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member (Full-time)

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
11.2021 - Current

Operate chain saw with efficiency and safety, construct fire handlines, maintain cleanliness of trucks and fire station, lead crew member from May 2024 to present

Crew Member (Seasonal)

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
05.2020 - 11.2021

Construct fire handline, be a team player, maintain physical fitness, sharpen tools, maintain cleanliness of trucks and fire station

Machine Operator/Picker

Clark Associates Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2020

Operate picker equipment safely and efficiently on team of 15 employees

Tile Finisher

Amazing Tile And Stone
06.2017 - 05.2018

Applied grout, sealed surfaces and used buffing and polishing techniques for professional finish

Shop Hand

Alltizer Powder Coating
06.2016 - 08.2016

Sandblast parts, clean and hang parts, prepare product for shipping

Cashier

True Value Hardware
01.2015 - 08.2015

Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds

Education

High School Diploma -

Dayton High School
Dayton, NV
05-2017

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Lifting
  • Attention to detail
  • Vehicle operation

Hobbies

Football, pickup basketball, camping, hiking, fishing, jet skiing, running, competing

Accomplishments

  • 2021 Supt's Pick on Zephyr Crew
  • 2023 Reno Tahoe Odyssey - 9th place team out of 215 teams
  • 2024 American River 50 - 26th place out of 282 finishers in 50 mile run
  • 2024 Reno Tahoe Odyssey - 5th place team out of 222 teams
  • 2024 Hidden Valley Hammer - 5th place out of 65 competitors

Certification


  • Basic Wildland Firefighter Blended (FF2): S110/S130/S190/L180, Truckee Meadows Community College, January 2020
  • IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, Emergency Management Institute, February 2020
  • S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, June 2020
  • L-280 Followership to Leadership, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, April 2021
  • S-219 Firing Operations, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, March 2022
  • S-131 Firefighter Type 1, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, March 2022
  • S-270 Basic Air Operations, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, April 2022
  • S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, April 2022
  • S-230 Crew Boss / S-231 Engine Boss, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, April 2022
  • S-271 Helicopter Crewmember, Nevada Department of Forestry, May 2022
  • S-211 Portable Pumps & Water Use, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, May 2022
  • IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100, Emergency Management Institute, January 2023
  • IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response ICS-200, Emergency Management Institute, January 2023
  • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction, Emergency Management Institute, January 2023
  • S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management NWCG (Master Online) 2014, National Wildfire Coordinating Group, January 2023
  • M-410 Facilitative Instructor, National Wildfire Coordinating Group, January 2024

Timeline

Crew Member (Full-time)

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
11.2021 - Current

Crew Member (Seasonal)

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
05.2020 - 11.2021

Machine Operator/Picker

Clark Associates Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2020

Tile Finisher

Amazing Tile And Stone
06.2017 - 05.2018

Shop Hand

Alltizer Powder Coating
06.2016 - 08.2016

Cashier

True Value Hardware
01.2015 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Dayton High School
Dylan Torgerson