JAMES CUPP
Woodburn,OR
Summary
Resourceful professional skilled in problem solving and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Experienced in multitasking and navigating challenging situations with ease. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and deliver results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
National Wildland Fire LLC.
Aztec, NM
01.2026 - Current
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Controlled wildfire spread with hose lays, pumps, and suppression equipment.
- Monitored fire weather, fuel conditions, and terrain during active incidents.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- 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.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
Volunteer Firefighter
Southwest Bell County VFD
Killeen, TX
07.2024 - 08.2026
- Responded to emergency calls across Southwest Bell County VFD service area.
- Operated fire apparatus and maintained hoses, ladders, and rescue equipment.
- Operated fire apparatus and maintained hose, ladders, and rescue equipment.
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Assisted with fire prevention education and community risk reduction events.
- Engaged in ongoing training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Solid Waste Worker
City Of Killeen
Killeen, TX
03.2025 - 07.2026
- Performed general maintenance tasks for City of Killeen public areas and facilities.
- Operated hand tools and light equipment during daily city work assignments.
- Inspected work areas for safety hazards and reported needed repairs.
- Assisted with street cleanup, debris removal, and roadside maintenance.
- Loaded, moved, and organized materials for municipal projects and crews.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment, tools, and work sites after assignments.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures for all machines used in the facility.
Landscaper
Kuality
Harker heights, Texas
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained all equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Used a wide range of gardening tools and equipment.
- Installed pathways and irrigation systems to enhance functionality and aesthetics of landscapes.
- Installed rock gardens, irrigation systems and playground equipment for new compounds.
- Utilized hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning shears, saws, hedge trimmers, and axes.
- Hauled and spread topsoil and straw over seeded soil to prevent erosion.
- Used a wide range of gardening tools and equipment.
- Maintained neat landscaping by regularly trimming plants and removing litter. through trimming, litter removal and bed cleaning.
- Kept all equipment and tools in good working condition.
Education
Diploma -
Harker Heights High School
Harker heights, TexasCertification -
Killeen Fire Academy
Killeen, TexasWildland Firefighting Red Certification Card With S-190 & S-130 -
Skills
- Wildland suppression
- Fireline Construction
- Wildfire Mitigation
- Emergency Response Tactics
- Tool maintenance
- Situational awareness
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- High-Intensity Endurance
- Basic Life Support
LANGUAGE
German, Intermediate
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
National Wildland Fire LLC.
01.2026 - Current
Solid Waste Worker
City Of Killeen
03.2025 - 07.2026
Volunteer Firefighter
Southwest Bell County VFD
07.2024 - 08.2026
Landscaper
Kuality
01.2024 - 01.2025
Diploma -
Harker Heights High School
Certification -
Killeen Fire Academy