Frances White
Springville,CA
Summary
Dynamic Forestry Technician with a proven track record at the US Forest Service, excelling in fire suppression and public relations. Demonstrated adaptability and teamwork through effective training and leadership. Achieved significant improvements in risk management and response efficiency, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician
US Forest Service
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Patrolled and supervised patrols of burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment such as Saws, Pulaski's, and Rouges.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of fire line gear and equipment to assure readiness for use.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment and tactics.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines and pumps
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and events of each call.
- Operated hoses, pumps, and other firefighting equipment.
- Maintained contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming resources.
- Trained on engine pump to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Monitored radio traffic on multiple frequencies to share information with personnel where needed.
- Obtained and has given briefing on local weather.
- Worked with and supervised crew in holding line and suppression activities during burn operations.
- Proficient in radio use and programming.
- GS-5
- 40+ hours week
Forestry Technician (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Monitoring and answering radio traffic on multiple frequencies.
- Programming of mobile and handheld radios.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle during operations.
- Organized and participated in facility hazard reduction and maintenance.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and events of incidents.
- Filling out and submission of crew time reports.
- Use and maintenance of hand tools, chain saws, and portable pumps.
- Assisted in prevention of fires through public education.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment and tactics.
- Maintenance of culverts and roads after large fire incidents.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to assure readiness for fires.
- Inventory and testing of medical supplies kept on engine.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Organize and brief subordinates and adjoining resources on operations for incidents.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- GS-4
- 40+ hours week
Education
Certificates of Completion - Wildland/Forest Firefighting And Investigation
Porterville College
Porterville, CA06.2016
Skills
- Public relations skills
- Fire suppression
- Risk Management
- Inventory Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Worker Training
Timeline
Forestry Technician
US Forest Service
01.2023 - Current
Forestry Technician (Apprentice)
US Forest Service
04.2020 - 10.2022
Certificates of Completion - Wildland/Forest Firefighting And Investigation
Porterville College