Kysen Collette
Randle,WA
Summary
Fit Wildland Firefighter adept at containing over 3 years wildland fires with comprehensive experience in fire suppression tactics and strategies. Proficient using various fire suppression tools on fire lines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Dept of Natural Resources
06.2022 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Mitigated environmental impact of wildfires by implementing soil erosion prevention techniques during fireline construction.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Assisted in development of firebreaks to control spread of wildfires, safeguarding surrounding communities and natural habitats.
- Reduced environmental impact of wildfires by employing controlled burning techniques under strict safety conditions.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Centralia College
Centralia, WA06-2023
High School Diploma -
White Pass HighSchool
Randle, WA06-2022
Skills
- Chainsaw Operation
- Fire containment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Backfire and Flanking
- First Aid Certified
- Fire weather monitoring
- Physical Fitness and Endurance
- Fireline construction
- Wildlife habitat protection
- Fire behavior prediction
- Controlled Burning Techniques
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- Firefighting Equipment Maintenance
- Fire Prevention Education
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Dept of Natural Resources
06.2022 - 10.2024
Associate of Arts -
Centralia College
High School Diploma -
White Pass HighSchool
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