Gauge Holcomb
Burns,OR
Summary
Focused professional with experience as key member of crew while fighting numerous fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Talented at establishing water supplies, planning escape routes and directing crews. Extensive experience performing forest maintenance and improvement by cutting brush, planting trees, marking and cutting timber and creating fuel brakes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Service
Burns, OR
06.2024 - 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.
- 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.
Carpenter
Big Ridge Construction
Burns, OR
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
Cook
McDonald's
Burns, OR
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Yard Worker
Big R
Burns, OR
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained and serviced landscaping equipment.
- Operated lawn mowers, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, and other tools.
- Used power tools such as drills and saws for various projects.
- Transported materials such as soil, compost, rocks, gravel, via wheelbarrow or truck.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on vehicles used in yard work operations.
Fuel Station Attendant
Eddies Fast Break Truckstop
Burns, OR
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Greeted customers, answered questions and provided assistance with purchases.
- Maintained cleanliness of station by sweeping floors, wiping counters and restocking shelves.
- Operated cash register to process payments and issue receipts.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operating procedures.
- Inspected fuel pumps to ensure accuracy of pricing information displayed.
- Cleaned gas pumps, windows and doors to maintain a neat appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
Burns, OR05-2024
Skills
- Community Education
- Medical team collaboration
- Weather condition assessment
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Interagency Coordination
- easy learner
- quick thinker
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Service
06.2024 - Current
Carpenter
Big Ridge Construction
07.2023 - 09.2023
Cook
McDonald's
08.2022 - 06.2023
Yard Worker
Big R
11.2021 - 05.2022
Fuel Station Attendant
Eddies Fast Break Truckstop
06.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Burns High School
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