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Emmaline Guillory Forestry Aid GS-03

Emmaline Guillory Forestry Aid GS-03

8269 FM 219 Clifton,TX

Summary

Focused, approachable and reliable firefighter bringing enthusiasm and an eager to learn attitude. Trustworthy and thorough, not afraid to work long hours. Skilled manual laborer with background in trades. Physically fit with a rich experience in wilderness guiding, manual labor and facilitating/leading large groups. Comfortable with teamwork and conflict resolution skills. Always ready to help team by taking on additional tasks. Comfortable with problem solving, following direction and delegation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Aid - Engine 631

Pike San Isabel National Forest/San Carlos RD
Cañon City, CO
05.2024 - 11.2024

Supervisor: Alfonso Montoya AMFO | 719-250-7795 | alfonso.montoya@usda.gov - Available for reference check

40-112 Hours/Week

  • Gained experience as an FFT2 on both 20 person Type 2 IA crews and a Type 6 Engine during 14 day assignments across the U.S. to develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression.
  • Served as a skilled crewmember on a hand crew assigned to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
  • Worked with the San Isabel Regulars on the Green Mountain RX, Monument RX, Speirs, Stockade Canyon and Diamond Complex Fires.
  • Performed holding operations during Green Mountain and Monument RX.
  • Responded to a 0.5 acre spot fire on the Green Mountain RX, digging line to suppress it.
  • Cleared out a UTV route on Oak Ridge Fire.
  • Involved in Initial Attack Response on district.
  • Performed basic fireline activities such as line construction, lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools and holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up operations.
  • Moved dirt, chopped brush and small trees, etc. to construct direct and indirect fire line.
  • Dug several miles of line in varying environments, including rocky, steep, root-heavy, difficult terrain.
  • Experience in progressive hose lays and executing objective to suppress fire.
  • Participated in multiple on-site mini trainings, such as the use of belt weather kit, kestrel, calculating FFM and PIG, map reading, chainsaw safety, use of MIR, TRS, vacuum splint and understanding fire weather.
  • Utilized a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques while actively suppressing wildfires, such as a pulaski, shovel, rhino, combi, hoe, rogue, bladder bag, McLeod, ax and chainsaw to control the spread of wildfire.
  • Helped crew to construct a heli spot.
  • Engaged in restoring a meadow to its natural state by cutting and clearing trees that were not native to the area.
  • Proficient in operating BKR5000 handheld and mobile radios, communicating with dispatch, overhead and inter-crew.
  • Spent 40+ hours on saw constructing Potential Control Lines in a preplanned Potential Operational Delineations (PODs) network on district.

Bike Builder

Mikes Bikes
Denver, CO
01.2024 - 05.2024

Supervisor: Brian Whalen | 603-321-1413 | brian.whalen@mikesbikes.com - Available for reference check

40 Hours/Week

  • Built 8-15 bicycles daily, assembling them to a consistent standard with efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Installed brakes, derailleurs, wheels, tubes, dropper posts and various other parts on bicycles.
  • Built many varieties of bikes, including kids bikes, mountain, road, gravel, and electric bicycles ranging in value/quality from low end to high end with varying levels of build complexity.
  • Adjusted each and every bicycle component to ensure proper fit and function.

Deckhand

Amatuli LLC
Kodiak, AK
06.2023 - 08.2023

Supervisor: Casey Griggs | 253-225-1457 | kcgbizpro@gmail.com - Available for reference check

40-80 Hours/Week

  • Fastened bow lines, spring lines, and stern lines tying up to barges, docks and other ships.
  • Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
  • Stood watch in ships' wheelhouse, navigating, ensuring a clear route and operating ships radio, corresponding with other vessels.
  • Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
  • Prepared crew meals daily.
  • Oversaw all paperwork required for buying/selling fish.
  • Interacted with fishing boat crews multiple times daily, providing fuel, supplies, and offloading fish.
  • Operated ship crane to move freight and fish on and off ship in all weather.

Property Caretaker

Synergy Property Care
Cañon City, CO
10.2021 - 05.2023

CEO/Supervisor: Chris McIntyre | 719-332-6473 | mcintcs@gmail.com - Available for reference check

40 Hours/Week

  • Responsible for the general upkeep of 7 rental properties, 3 vacation rentals and 2 developing properties.
  • Responsible for carrying out projects in the major renovation of a duplex i.e. updating structural support walls, installing LVL beams and removing and reinstalling basement concrete floor.
  • Implemented learned skills such as welding, fencing, flooring, tile, landscaping, demolition and carpentry.
  • Assisted in and conducted electrical, plumbing and carpentry projects.
  • Proficient in using a number of hand held tools, power tools and heavier duty machines such as a sawmill, planer, table saw, bandsaw, tile saw, miter saw, skill saw, jackhammer, power drill, welder and angle grinder.
  • Communicated with tenants when needs became prevalent to keep housing functional and up to date.

Guide/Head Boatman

Journey Quest
Cañon City, CO
05.2019 - 02.2023

CEO/Supervisor: Mark Anderson | 719-431-9048 | mark.a@journeyquest.org - Available for reference check

60-112 Hours/Week

  • Delivered safe, informative and entertaining whitewater rafting and back country experiences while connecting with guests.
  • Organized and ran overnight river and backpacking trips.
  • Organized and conducted the training of all new recruits in becoming certified commercial whitewater rafting guides.
  • Arranged logistics daily to successfully run single and multi-day trips (organizing shuttle, number of boats, assigning guides to crews and delegating tasks).
  • Carried out role of Trip Lead - responsible for facilitating rafting trips for groups of up to 80.
  • Responsible for the overall safety of the company which involved paying attention to guides performance over the summer and meeting with them to discuss improvements/setbacks.
  • Drove 4x4 vehicles to access back country trailheads and regularly operated 15 passenger vans towing fully loaded short trailers to and from river put ins, take outs and boathouse.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
05.2019

Some College (No Degree) -

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
05-2018

Skills

  • FFT2
  • Faller 3
  • UTV Operator - UTVO
  • S-190, S-130, L180
  • Developing Thinking Sawyer
  • BLS/CPR
  • EMT Course Completion
  • Swiftwater Rescue
  • Class V Whitewater Guide
  • Ability to connect with people
  • Intentional listener
  • Interest in learning
  • Organization/preparation
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Quick, hands-on learner
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Proficient with hand/power tools
  • Physically strong

Certification

Ranch Hand - 20hrs/week 2015 - 2018

Three years of experience as a ranch hand. Responsible for the daily feeding and care of 17 horses, upkeep of the stables, administering medicine to horses, and care of ranch garden/plants.

Timeline

Forestry Aid - Engine 631

Pike San Isabel National Forest/San Carlos RD
05.2024 - 11.2024

Bike Builder

Mikes Bikes
01.2024 - 05.2024

Deckhand

Amatuli LLC
06.2023 - 08.2023

Property Caretaker

Synergy Property Care
10.2021 - 05.2023

Guide/Head Boatman

Journey Quest
05.2019 - 02.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

Trinity International University

Some College (No Degree) -

McLennan Community College

Ranch Hand - 20hrs/week 2015 - 2018

Three years of experience as a ranch hand. Responsible for the daily feeding and care of 17 horses, upkeep of the stables, administering medicine to horses, and care of ranch garden/plants.

Emmaline Guillory Forestry Aid GS-03