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Fred Jackson

College Station,TX

Summary

Spanning the years of 2015- present I've learned many skills from my experience as a wildland firefighter, signal support specialist , correctional officers , backcountry trial crew member, and prescribed fire crew member and at present a student studying to become a physical therapist assistant. These jobs have served to help me stay sharp mentally and physically through being in a the spectrum of situation from doing closed reading essays on Hamlet to escaping forest fires. Through adapting to seemingly unwinnable situations, accepting working conditions such as such as snow, rain and humanity, thinking clearly under extreme stress of threat of physical confrontation, acting independently but in coherence to an overarching plan. meeting and working with people who are exact opposite of me and thriving, pushing past physical exhaustion and relying on mental toughness and learning how to learn large amounts of detailed information.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Firefighter

Forest Service
Villanow , Georgia
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
  • Monitor and take weather using slingometer and reporting through radio.
  • Direct attack on spot fires. Containing it through constructing fireline using chainsaws, leaf blower, pulaski, fire rakes , Mcleod
  • Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
  • Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees , interior burning
  • Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
  • Performed daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and inventory checks.
  • Participated in rigorous fitness training to maintain physical readiness.
  • Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development through trainings and workshops.
  • Safely navigated traffic while responding to emergency calls.

Back Country Trials Crews Member

Montana Conservation Corps
Helena , Montana
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
  • Working in remote wilderness up to 8-10 days hiking in all essential gear and food to sustain us during project.
  • Doing camp chores such as cooking and filtering drinking water from nearby streams.
  • Repaired eroded sections of trails by constructing rock steps or water bars.
  • Assisted with trail maintenance, including clearing brush and debris from trails.
  • Constructed bridges over streams or creeks to provide safe passage for hikers.
  • Installed fences and other structures according to plans and specifications.
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance and repairs.

Prescribed Fire Crew Member

Texas Conservation Corps
Huntsville, TX
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Made control lines to contain controlled burns
  • Prepare burn area by removing burnable material away from dead trees, forest service signs, and bridges
  • use drip torches to light section as ordered for controlled burns
  • navigate forest and following maps for interior burns , and interior burn preparation of dead trees, and protection of RCW trees.
  • work as a team and independently to complete daily task
  • coordinate with crew members, burn boss, and helicopter via radio to conduct prescribed fire in a safe and effective manner.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, TX
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Performed head counts and security checks on inmates to maintain accountability for all inmates assigned to your wing.
  • Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
  • Follow building schedule ( chow, shower,recreation, dayroom etcetera)
  • Respond to assaults, medical emergencies, suicide attempts, fires
  • Cell searches to look for contraband such as drugs, cell phone, weapons

Signal Support Specialist (25U)

U.S ARMY
Fayetteville, North Carolina
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • In charge of all communication equipment as a communication chief and company radio operator for alpha company
  • Work directly for Executive officer and Commander
  • Installed, operated, and maintained radio, data, and other communication systems.
  • Created and wrote information services policies and procedures for organization.
  • Train platoon radio operator on proper radio communication and troubleshooting.
  • Maintaining communication between companies , battalions and other units.
  • Install communication equipment into military vehicles.
  • Jump equipment from C-130 Aircraft to area of operation.
  • Maintain Inventory of all communication equipment.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Physical Therapy Assistant

Blinn College (Rellis Campus)
Bryan, TX

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Chainsaw Operation
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Physical Fitness and Endurance
  • First Aid/ CPR/AED Certified

Certification

  • RT- 130 Annual Wildland Fire Safety Refresher

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

Forest Service
01.2022 - 10.2022

Back Country Trials Crews Member

Montana Conservation Corps
05.2021 - 10.2021

Prescribed Fire Crew Member

Texas Conservation Corps
01.2021 - 05.2021

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2019 - 07.2020

Signal Support Specialist (25U)

U.S ARMY
07.2015 - 07.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Physical Therapy Assistant

Blinn College (Rellis Campus)

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