Joshua Romine

(GS-0362)(Temp. seasonal)

North Zone - Payson Ranger District; Tonto National Forest; USDA - Payson, AZ

March 25, 2024 – Present. 40+ hours/week

• Participated in prescribed burning activities to restore natural fire cycles to an area's ecosystem.
• Responded quickly to wildland fires; assisted with containment efforts by clearing brush or constructing firebreaks.
• Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
• Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
• Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
• Performed wildfire suppression duties, including constructing firebreaks, and deploying water and retardant.
• Monitored weather conditions and fire behavior to adjust strategies and tactics.
• Participated in wildfire risk assessments and mitigation planning efforts.
• Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
• Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
• Operated firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, fire pumps, and hoses, under hazardous conditions.
• Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
• Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
• Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
• Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
• Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.

• Installed quality floorings at client sites and followed set customer service standards during installation process.
• Cut and trimmed flooring to suit specified areas before installation.
• Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
• Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using hand tools, dies and special equipment.
• Applied waterproofing compounds and filled cracks with materials such as plaster, putty or grouting.
• Removed excess cement and flooring materials to form tight joints and attractive finishes.
• Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
• Measured, marked and cut carpeting to size with hand-held and powered tools.
• Used adhesive to join seam edges together.

• Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
• Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
• Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
• Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
• Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
• Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
• Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
• Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
• Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
• Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
• Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
• Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
• Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
• Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
• Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
• Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
• Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
• Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
• Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.