Kobe Lake
Battle Mountain,United States
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau Of Land Management
Elko, NV
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau Of Land Management
Elko, NV
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Fought fires safely and effectively on a Type 2 IA crew in multiple regions and fuel types like Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
- Maintenance and upkeep of equipment
- Work as a team to suppress wildfire activity
- Work safely with and around a chainsaw
- Safely engage in various fire suppression techniques such as cutting line
- Practice safe swamping techniques.
- 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.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
Battle Mountain, NV
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Demonstrated a knowledge of how to safely engage in various types of fire suppression techniques like mobile attack and mop up procedures
- Fought fire in multiple different regions and fuel types including Nevada, Montana, and California
- Work as a team to suppress wildfire activity
- 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.
- Safely engage in various fire suppression techniques such as digging line and spraying hose
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School
Battle Mountain, NV06.2021
Skills
- Detailed Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Resource Monitoring
- Cooperative Relationships
- Decision-Making
- Quality Assessment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Availability
Full-time
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau Of Land Management
06.2023 - 10.2023
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau Of Land Management
05.2022 - 10.2022
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
06.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School