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Jason Hughes

Cohasset,CA

Summary

I have over 16 years of experience running up to 24-person inmate crews in extreme environments. Responsible for the training of inmates to work in the wild land fire environment. Responsible for the training and safe handling of wild land fire tools, chainsaws and running hose lays.

Also responsible for operating and training inmates in safe tree felling operations.

In addition, I have over 5 years' experience running small equipment, such as, forklifts, narrow aisle reach forklifts. In addition I have also ran small tractors, and have some mini excavator experience.

I also have experience in finish carpentry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member/Fire Fighter

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
Reno
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.

Fire/Resource Crew Supervisor III

Nevada Division Of Forestry
Carson City, NV
01.2006 - 03.2023
  • Handled cooperator complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained compliance with agency policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees/inmates for crew positions.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in agency operation manual.

Customer Service Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
Carson City, NV
09.2016 - 05.2024

Responsible for assisting customers in picking out products throughout the entire store. Assisted customers in loading and unloading vehicles, either by hand, forklift, narrow aisle reach truck. Also used order pickers for getting products off the top stock shelves.

  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Valley High School
Chico, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Quality Standards
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Job Assignments
  • Performance Motivation
  • Safe Work Methods
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Priority Management

Camping/Fishing/Hunting

I enjoy going on camping, fishing and hunting trips either by myself or with family and friends.

References

Juan Saldana Squad boss Truckee Meadows Fire

1 year (775) 737-8693

Jason Foster Camp Supervisor Nevada Division of Forestry 9 years (775)-232-8260

Jonathan Tehan 37 years Mechanic Sierra Nevada Brewing (530)-354-0459

Michael Lucey Fire Fighter/AEMT North Lake Tahoe fire 10 years (775) 229-0200

Brandy Richardson Lowes Front End Manager 2 years (209) 430-2286

Timeline

Crew Member/Fire Fighter

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
03.2023 - 05.2024

Customer Service Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
09.2016 - 05.2024

Fire/Resource Crew Supervisor III

Nevada Division Of Forestry
01.2006 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Valley High School
Jason Hughes