Garrick Watkins
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Motivated professional with multiple seasons as a valuable member of wildland firefighting crews in diverse terrains and challenging weather conditions. Adaptable and quick to learn in new environments. Skilled at coordinating with other crews while demonstrating professionalism. Known for reliability, punctuality, and hard work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter FFT2
Fire Control Resources
Spokane, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Utilized navigation skills in remote areas to reach and suppress wildfires.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Information Systems
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WASkills
- Conditions assessment
- Water supply management
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire suppression tactics
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Pump and Hose Management
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Physical Fitness
- Leadership skills
Certification
- CDL Class-A (Tanker Endorsement)
- ICS-100
- L-180
- S-130
- S-190
- IS-700
- RT-130 (3/03/24)
- S-131
- PMS 311-14 (In Progress)
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter FFT2
Fire Control Resources
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Information Systems
Western Washington University
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