Charles M. Perry III
Silver Lake,OR
Summary
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am a dedicated Wildland Firefighter with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Being a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with attention to detail, excellent organizational skills with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
04.2024 - Current
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Collaborated with interagency partners to share resources, knowledge, and strategies for more effective wildfire response.
- Assisted in the development of new firefighters by providing guidance and mentorship as a seasoned wildland firefighter.
Wildland Firefighter GS-04
USDA Forest Service
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
- Operated hoses, pumps and other firefighting equipment.
- Severity Fire Assignment (July 14th-July 29th 2023) Prairie City, OR ( 1 I.A. Fire)
Wildland Firefighter GS-3
USDA FOREST SERVICE
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Skilled with hand tools to accomplish fuel reduction, build fireline, extinguish burning materials using axes, pulaskis, portable pumps, etc.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle and/or may threaten developed fire lines.
- Established water supplies, operated pumping engine on type 4 and type 6, connected hoses nozzles and proper adjustments and directed water onto fires.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Fire assignment: Hand crew ( team 7) Cascade, ID Aug 25th- Sep 9th ( 2 I.A. fires)
- Responded to multiple emerging incidents in various wildland fires and fuel types and implemented suppression tactics to protect values at risk.
Inventory Associate
CARMAX
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Arrange vehicles from different categories (ex
- Sold, paid off, pending,)
- Interact with guests, help with issues with vehicles
- Keep track of what vehicles were in stock, cleaned and maintained vehicles when being sold, signed off on sold products and maintenance services.
Assistant Manager
FARMER BOYS
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Assign work tasks to restaurant and kitchen staff
- Ensure that all staff members follow health code and sanitation practices
- Monitor and document staff attendance, communicating with the manager regarding which staff members are not meeting attendance requirements
- Provide aid to all server and kitchen staff as needed.
Prep Cook/ Line Cook
RAINBOW CASINO CLUB
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
Stocker/ Breaker
99 CENT STORE
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Accept delivered packages and ensure proper amount is inside
- Mark items with identifying codes, such as price, stock, or inventory control codes
- Replenish inventory
- Operate forklift to lift or place merchandise
- Prepare merchandise for shipment
- Work with salespeople on inventory and orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Basic High School
Henderson, NVSome College Credit - HVAC Installation And Repair
College of Southern Nevada
Henderson, NVSome College Credit - Pre-Biology
Dixie State University
Saint George, UTSkills
- Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Topographical Maps
- Conservation Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Firefighting Operations
- Basic Repairs
Certification
- Servsafe Certified
- CPR Certified
- Assistant Manager Certified
- Basic Wildland Fire Certified
- L-180 Certified
- S-190 Certified
- S-130 Certified
- S-131 Certified
- S-270 Certified
- S-280 Certified
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified Tractor Operator
- Certified Pump Operator
Project Work
- Prep Rx Units
- Thinning
- Shared Teaching of S-130+S-190
- Prepared Pods
- Maintenance of Fire Lookout
Additional Information
Supervisor
Joel Johnson- (541)219-0176, Joel.Johnson@usda.gov
References
George Karioris-(702)528-5310, George.karioris@usda.gov
Employer-USDA Forest Service-FEO
Kreg Jackson-(936)240-2208, Kreg.jackson@usda.gov
Employer-USDA Forest Service-FEO
Brittany Beer-(702)716-4698,Brittanynbeer@gmail.com
Employer-AirPro Master-Head of Dispatch\Manager
Joshua Hayes-(541)907-6895, Joshua.Hayes@usda.gov
Employer-USDA ForestService-FEO
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
04.2024 - Current
Wildland Firefighter GS-04
USDA Forest Service
07.2023 - 10.2023
Wildland Firefighter GS-3
USDA FOREST SERVICE
06.2022 - 12.2022
Inventory Associate
CARMAX
06.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
FARMER BOYS
03.2018 - 09.2020
Prep Cook/ Line Cook
RAINBOW CASINO CLUB
03.2016 - 12.2017
Stocker/ Breaker
99 CENT STORE
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Servsafe Certified
- CPR Certified
- Assistant Manager Certified
- Basic Wildland Fire Certified
- L-180 Certified
- S-190 Certified
- S-130 Certified
- S-131 Certified
- S-270 Certified
- S-280 Certified
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified Tractor Operator
- Certified Pump Operator
High School Diploma -
Basic High School
Some College Credit - HVAC Installation And Repair
College of Southern Nevada
Some College Credit - Pre-Biology
Dixie State University
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