Jabes Gifford
Gunnison,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Forestry Aid / Wildland Firefighter with experience working outdoors in inclement weather and hazardous environments. Strong background in procedural/precision tree felling operations and other chainsaw operation. Excellent physical and mental fitness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Aid (Fire)
USDA Forest Service
Gunnison, CO
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked as a part of a 12-person Type II Suppression Module to construct fire line using chainsaws and hand tools such as Pulaskis, shovels, Rogues, and Rhinos.
- Operated a variety of Stihl chainsaws to cut both direct and indirect fire line, fall hazard trees, and limb and buck fallen logs; performed essential maintenance and repairs on said saws.
- Worked alongside heavy equipment such as water tenders, engines, bulldozers, feller-bunchers, and helicopters during fire suppression efforts.
- Worked shifts of up to 16 hours, performing the duties described above, for 14 days straight while on assignment in the field.
- Received extensive instruction in fire suppression safety and tactics for both initial and extended attack on fires.
Forestry Aid (Fire)
USDA Forest Service
Cle Elum , WA
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked as a part of a 21-person Type II hand crew to construct fire line using chainsaws and hand tools such as Pulaskis, shovels, Rogues, and Rhinos.
- Operated a variety of Stihl chainsaws to cut both direct and indirect fire line, fall hazard trees, and limb and buck fallen logs; performed essential maintenance and repairs on said saws.
- Worked shifts of up to 14 hours, performing the duties described above, for 14 days straight while on assignment in the field.
Lead Lift Operator
Palisades Tahoe
Truckee, CA
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Supervised up to 7 others in the safe opening, operation, and closing of a variety of ski lifts.
- Aided in supervising the operation of an entire "zone" of Mountain Operations (up to 6 ski lifts and all Lift Operations personnel assigned to the zone)
- Used hand tools, such as shovels, pickaxes, and Pulaskis, to remove snow and ice from Mountain Operations apparatus.
- Worked shifts up to 12 hours on foot in inclement weather conditions.
- Worked alongside heavy equipment (snowcats and snowmobiles) to accomplish tasks essential to Mountain Operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Mansfield Union High School
Jericho, VT06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Forestry
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Chainsaw Operation/Maintenance
- Physical Fitness
- Strong Work Ethic
- Radio Communication
- Risk Management Knowledge
- Hazard Tree Felling Experience
Affiliations
- Successful Thru-Hike of Vermont's 273-mile Long Trail, June 2022
- Experienced backcountry athlete (ski touring, backpacking, whitewater rafting)
- Guitar player (7 Years)
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder
- Forest Service B-Feller
Timeline
Forestry Aid (Fire)
USDA Forest Service
05.2024 - 09.2024
Forestry Aid (Fire)
USDA Forest Service
05.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Lift Operator
Palisades Tahoe
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Wilderness First Responder
- Forest Service B-Feller
High School Diploma -
Mount Mansfield Union High School
Some College (No Degree) - Forestry
Colorado State University
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