Jack Gallanger
Colville,WA
Summary
Dedicated wildland firefighter with proven skills in equipment operation and hazardous materials handling. Committed to team collaboration and effective fire suppression strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Department of Natural Resources
Colville, Washington
04.2025 - Current
- Operated firefighting equipment during wildland fire suppression efforts.
- Assisted with fire line construction and maintenance to protect natural resources.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective firefighting strategies.
- Maintained physical fitness through regular drills and conditioning exercises.
- 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.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
Stove Installer/Chimney Sweep
Tri-County Stove and Spas
Colville, Washington
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in loading and unloading equipment for installation projects.
- Conducted site assessments to determine installation requirements and challenges.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, materials and tools to complete work on job sites.
- Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.
- Performed timely and reliable service in shops and outdoors in variable weather conditions.
- Replaced defective hardware components when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colville High School
Colville, WA06-2022
Skills
- Firefighting techniques
- Equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Site assessment
- Brush clearing
- Team collaboration
- Fire line construction
- Physical fitness
Affiliations
- CrossFit
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Fishing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Appointed as a Wild Land Fire Engine Leader
Certification
- Fire Fighter 1, Incident Commander Type 5
- Nationally Registered EMT
- Engine Boss Trainee, Heavy Equipment Boss Trainee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Department of Natural Resources
04.2025 - Current
Stove Installer/Chimney Sweep
Tri-County Stove and Spas
08.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Colville High School