Liam Finnegan
Payson,AZ
Summary
Focused professional with several years of experience as key member of Type 1 Hot Shot Crew while fighting numerous fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Talented as a leader providing hands-on experience in firefighting and emergency care. Exceptional quick-thinking abilities in extreme conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter (Acting Lead)
Payson Hot Shots
Payson, AZ
07.2024 - Current
- Performed duties as lead crew member on Payson Hot Shots (USFS Type 1 Fire Crew).
- In the absence of the squad boss, I was fully successful in managing 8 crew members.
- Communicated clearly with multiple resources on strategies, tactics, and hazards.
- Assisted in transportation from home unit in Payson to multiple states in the Pacific Northwest, and back.
- When not driving the crew vehicle, I assisted the squad boss with navigation and relaying messages to crew members.
- Received briefing from Squad boss and Superintendent on objectives and expectations for shift.
- Managed squad of 7 while securing active fire line. Successfully utilized crew members to space out along the fire line so improvement and mop-up duties can be performed over a longer distance.
- Encouraged and set an example of excellence with safety, physical training, work ethic, communication, and knowledge.
Wildland Firefighter (Type 2)
Payson Ranger Station
Payson, AZ
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Served as a qualified FFT2 and FALA on a Type 6 Engine.
- Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1 task book opened.
- Handle day-to-day duties regarding fire engine preparedness, overseeing seasonal daily activities, and assisting the engine captain and engineer with all aspects of administrative duties.
- Safe handling, cleaning, and maintenance of a chainsaw.
- Coordinate with supervisor on resources needed, time frames, progress, etc.
- While on patrols, inform the public of current fire restrictions and conditions.
- Coordinate with supervisor in maintaining multiple databases for other employees, including mileage, Fire cache inventory, time and attendance, IQCS, equipment check in/out, etc.
- Knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques and practices, such as fire line construction and use of pumps and engines.
- Use and maintenance of both power tools and hand tools for fire suppression and project work.
- Participating in daily physical training to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Wildland Firefighter(Senior)
Payson Hot Shots
Payson, AZ
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Fully successful Senior crew member on Payson Hot Shots (USFS Fire Crew).
- Coordinated crew's medical program. Ensured all equipment was functional and fully stocked.
- Assisted all EMTs on crew with NPS/USFS certification process.
- BLS/CPR instructor for crew.
- Lead crew-specific training for medical scenarios.
- Lead the crew through multiple workouts, including 3-10 mile runs, high-intensity circuit training, and weighted hikes.
- Adapted to rapidly changing work environments, with a focus on safety and excellence.
- Practiced safe handling of chainsaw while mitigating hazard trees and clearing brush for direct and indirect fireline.
- Maintained a positive attitude and demonstrated a diligent work ethic when faced with adversity.
- Worked directly with helicopter pilots and air attack to secure fireline that the crew is working on.
Cadre Team Leader
United States Forest Service
Payson, AZ
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Cadre for USFS Southwest Region EMS Refresher Course.
- Assisted in the planning and set up for a refresher course.
- Delivered 30 minutes of course curriculum to attendees.
- Behind the scenes, ensuring the schedule is kept and the equipment is ready for use.
- Started and finished each day with a cadre meeting. Established objectives, planning, and organization.
- Stayed after attendees were dismissed to clean and organize facilities and equipment.
- Ensured all equipment was cleaned and returned at the end of the course.
Cadre
United States Forest Service
Payson, AZ
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Cadre for USFS Southwest Region EMS Refresher Course.
- Assisted in planning and execution of EMT refresher course.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase efficiency.
- Organized equipment throughout the week to ensure the schedule was kept.
- Troubleshooting issues and participating in daily team meetings.
- Assisting in end-of-course clean up and organization.
Wildland Firefighter (Type 1)
Payson Hot Shots
Payson, AZ
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Served as a qualified FFT1 and FALA on a Type 1 Hotshot crew.
- Committed to physical fitness and a positive mental attitude.
- Performed successfully as a Firefighter Type 1 on multiple assignments.
- Assisted with the day-to-day chores and helped ensure efficiency of operations.
- Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers and further developed communication skills, both in person and over radio.
- Ensured a safe work environment and offered medical care to the best of my ability when needed.
- In addition to required fireline equipment and tools, I carried a medical equipment bag on my fireline pack.
- Took incentive to stay informed and prepared for medical emergencies by reading case studies, performing mock medical scenarios, as well as making informed additions to medical pack to offer the best assistance possible.
- Performed structure protection on houses by removing ground fuels, limbing trees, falling hazardous trees, setting up and operating sprinkler systems, and wrapping houses in fire barrier material.
- Operated successfully as part of a two-person saw team. Demonstrating proficiency operating a chainsaw in all terrains and fuel types. Assisted chainsaw operator, swamping materials, communicating hazards, and maintaining a focused, calm demeanor when faced with adversity.
- Demonstrated abilities to make decisions proficiently on both initial attack and extended attack incidents.
- Assisted and completed multiple projects to prepare Tonto NF for prescribed burning operations to occur in winter.
Wildland Firefighter (Type 2)
Payson Ranger Station
Payson, AZ
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Served as a qualified FFT2 and FALA on a Type 6 Engine.
- Completed task books for Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
- Performed successfully as a Firefighter Type 1 trainee on multiple out-of-region assignments.
- Assisted with the training of first-year seasonal firefighters.
- Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers and further developed communication skills, both in person and over radio.
- Consistently hardworking, reliable, and thorough on and off the Fireline.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on equipment. Repairing and sharpening tools (hand tools and chainsaws), welding and using power tools efficiently.
- While on patrols, inform the public of current fire restrictions and conditions.
- Coordinated with a prevention technician in fire severity sign placement and removal.
- Developing and implementing systems for better organization of equipment.
- Participating in daily physical training and constantly striving to improve performance.
- Ensuring personal and team equipment is up to standards, both in function and availability.
- Showing initiative to ensure an efficient and safe work environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in inputting time and other administrative duties on the computer.
Ranch Hand
MCS Stables
Flagstaff, AZ
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Daily duties include handling and loading hay bales onto the feed cart. Feeding upwards of 50 horses, morning and evening. Deep and detailed scrubbing of 10-20, 100-gallon water tanks. Mucking stalls and pens, raking paddocks.
- Basic mechanical repairs, as well as construction, i.e. Drywall, painting, framing, changing vehicle batteries, ATV/Tractor oil changes, etc.
- Special Projects: Welding/Fabrication, Trench digging for irrigation, transporting dirt with a wheelbarrow and shovel, weed whacking, repairing fences, and gates.
- Using problem-solving skills to repair equipment and tools, deep cleaning barn stalls, exercising, and grooming horses.
- Use of Mig/Stick welders, shovels, McLeod, pickaxe, metal rake, oxygen/acetylene cutting torch, hammers/mallets, power/compact drills, skill saw, and miter saw.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Science
Coconino County Community College
Flagstaff, AZ12-2019
Skills
- 3 years experience on type 1 Hot Shot Crew
- Detailed Reporting
- Medical Response
- Risk Assessment
- Excellent Communication
- Self Motivation
- Leadership skills
- Physical Conditioning
- Fire suppression work
- Continuous Improvement
- Team building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Employee Training
- Mechanical Equipment Repair
Certification
- National/State EMT Certification E3510357/E27411467
- AHA BLS/CPR Instructor 05080866715
- NWGC Type 1 Firefighter
- NWGC Type 5 Incident Commander
- Commercial Driver's License class B
- Chainsaw Operator
- NWGC Engine/Portable Pump Operator
- NWCG Crew Boss Taskbook Open
- NWGC Firing Taskbook Open
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter (Acting Lead)
Payson Hot Shots
07.2024 - Current
Cadre Team Leader
United States Forest Service
11.2023 - 11.2023
Wildland Firefighter(Senior)
Payson Hot Shots
02.2023 - 07.2024
Cadre
United States Forest Service
11.2022 - 11.2022
Wildland Firefighter (Type 1)
Payson Hot Shots
04.2022 - 10.2022
Wildland Firefighter (Type 2)
Payson Ranger Station
04.2021 - 10.2021
Wildland Firefighter (Type 2)
Payson Ranger Station
04.2020 - 11.2024
Ranch Hand
MCS Stables
04.2019 - 04.2020
- National/State EMT Certification E3510357/E27411467
- AHA BLS/CPR Instructor 05080866715
- NWGC Type 1 Firefighter
- NWGC Type 5 Incident Commander
- Commercial Driver's License class B
- Chainsaw Operator
- NWGC Engine/Portable Pump Operator
- NWCG Crew Boss Taskbook Open
- NWGC Firing Taskbook Open
Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Science
Coconino County Community College
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