Garrett Wickre
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engine Boss/Cpt.
Fire Trax
Westcliffe, USA
01.2011 - Current
- Duties include, but are not limited to; deployments per government contract across the country focusing mainly on wild land fire incidents, and disaster aid.
- Lead a team of 3-7 firefighters during emergency response operations, ensuring effective coordination and safety.
- Handle all on scene paperwork, and work closely with incident command to safely operate and coordinate with multiple crews in hazardous work conditions.
- Provide wild land fire suppression and mitigation services through a private contract company.
Server; Expeditor; Bar-Back
Waldo's Restaurant
Vero Beach, USA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance dining experience.
- Trained new servers on restaurant procedures and customer interaction.
Refrigeration Technician/Installer
McClean Refrigeration
Denver, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Installed and maintained industrial size refrigeration/freezer units.
- Heavy equipment operation.
Tree Trimming; Landscape Technician
Tree Maxx
Denver, USA
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Tree care and removal in suburban settings.
- High end landscaping in prominent Denver area neighborhoods.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Aspen Ski Company (Snowmass Ski Resort)
CO, USA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Ski run grooming and maintenance for a nationally recognized team of elite Snowcat operators.
Crew Leader and Engine Boss Trainee
Vail Fire and Emergency Services
CO, USA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Duties included, but were not limited to: initial attack, fuel mitigation, use and maintenance of type-1 and type-6 engines, availability for national deployments, joint work and training with United States Forest Service, arduous physical training, public relations, and community outreach.
Lead Resident Firefighter
Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District
CO, USA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Duties included, but were not limited to, fire suppression in structural and wildland environments, emergency medical services, swiftwater and backcountry rescue, hazardous material emergency response, fire prevention, vehicle and station maintenance, ongoing education in all aspects of emergency services, and public education, always focusing on providing quality customer service.
Trainee
EMT Ambulance Service
ND, USA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided emergency medical services under the direction of Fargo/Moorhead Fire Department Paramedics and the Fire Service Preparation program at MSCTC.
- Duties also included vehicle and station maintenance.
- Assisted medical personnel during emergency response situations.
- Prepared and maintained equipment for patient transport and care.
- Followed protocols for patient safety and infection control procedures.
Trainee
Fire Service Preparation Program
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Obtained basic instruction in firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care.
- Program was designed to meet the minimum requirements for most fire departments around the country, with a focus on technical hands-on training.
- Assisted medical personnel during emergency response situations.
- Prepared and maintained equipment for patient transport and care.
- Followed protocols for patient safety and infection control procedures.
Warehouse Assistant
Jewett Drug Company
SD, USA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Handled pharmaceutical medication order fulfillment for a wholesale distributor according to Health Department specifications.
- Duties also included operating large equipment and truck driving.
- Organized inventory to ensure efficient retrieval and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Inspected shipments for accuracy and quality before processing deliveries.
Firefighter
Veblen Fire Department
SD, USA
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Duties included fire suppression in structural and wildland environments, emergency medical services, fire prevention, vehicle and station maintenance, and public education under the supervision of a Captain, always focusing on providing quality customer service.
- Responded to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Conducted fire safety inspections in residential and commercial buildings.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained readiness for emergencies.
Park Ranger
Roy Lake State Park
SD, USA
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Protected park lands and ensured safety of park visitors through proactive management and enforcement.
- Helped protect the park lands and provide for the safety of park visitors.
- Managed vehicle and visitor registration, and coordinated critical emergency response efforts.
- Duties ranged from routine vehicle and visitor registration, to critical emergency response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Preparation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead, Minnesota 08.2004 - 08.2026
Veblen High School
Veblen, SDSkills
- Incident command
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Firefighter training
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency medical response
- Incident management
- Equipment operation
- Operational planning
- Crew coordination
- Risk assessment
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Safety training
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- [Equipment] operation
Certification
- CPR
- EMT B
- Firefighter I Certificate (Structural)
- Firefighter II Certificate (Structural)
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Operations Level
- S-130/190
- I-100
- L-180, L-280
- S-131
- S-211
- S-212
- S-215
- S-290
- S-230/231
- S-260/261
Timeline
Server; Expeditor; Bar-Back
Waldo's Restaurant
01.2020 - 01.2024
Refrigeration Technician/Installer
McClean Refrigeration
01.2016 - 01.2018
Engine Boss/Cpt.
Fire Trax
01.2011 - Current
Tree Trimming; Landscape Technician
Tree Maxx
01.2011 - 01.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
Aspen Ski Company (Snowmass Ski Resort)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Crew Leader and Engine Boss Trainee
Vail Fire and Emergency Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
Lead Resident Firefighter
Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District
01.2007 - 01.2011
Trainee
EMT Ambulance Service
01.2005 - 01.2006
Trainee
Fire Service Preparation Program
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Fire Service Preparation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
08.2004 - 08.2026
Warehouse Assistant
Jewett Drug Company
01.2003 - 01.2005
Park Ranger
Roy Lake State Park
01.2002 - 01.2003
Firefighter
Veblen Fire Department
01.2001 - 01.2005
Veblen High School