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Luke Jelderks

Palos Heights,IL

Summary

Adept in wildland firefighting and prescribed burns, I bring proven expertise from the Land Conservancy of West Michigan and rigorous training from Grand Valley State University. Skilled in using specialized tools and navigating challenging terrains, I excel in strategic fire control and effective team communication, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-risk environments.

Work History

Prescribed Burn Participant

Land Conservancy of West Michigan
West Olive, MI
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Successful burn on 13 acres in order to reduce understory, eliminate invasive plant species, and succession of fuels to reduce risk of wildfire
  • Use of communication skills to relay information regarding snags, spotfires, hotspots and other potentially dangerous situations
  • Use of bladder bags and hand tools for fire control, also utilized UTV’s and tankers to bring hoses out to torching locations

Intro to Wildland Fire

Grand Valley State University
Cassopolis, MI
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • 5 day class consisting of both lecture, discussion and hands-on activities regarding wildland firefighting and prescribed fire
  • Learned valuable knowledge in general fire characteristics, cutting lines, fire suppression techniques, hose lays, proper use of fire shelters, and measuring weather conditions
  • Classes and hands on work from 7am-9pm

Junk Removal

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
Wyoming, Michigan
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Negotiated job pricing and discussed details of removal tasks
  • Transported heavy items from client location to vehicle
  • Operated 14 cubic-foot dump truck to transport materials between client locations and recycling centers
  • Ensured that all material was securely fastened on the truck before transport.
  • 40 hours worked per week

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
05-2026

Skills

  • Cutting hand lines
  • Using tools (Pulaskis, McLeods, Rogue Hoes)
  • Proper ignition of drip and propane torches
  • Measuring dry and wet bulb temperatures
  • Measuring wind speed
  • Measuring dew point
  • Using compass for navigation
  • Enduring vigorous field work in any weather condition

Coursework

  • Wildland Fire Management (Intro and Advanced)
  • Ecology
  • Forest Ecosystem Management
  • Natural Resource Management Policy
  • Measurements and Mapping
  • Soil Science

Affiliations

  • Member of Grand Valley State University Track and Field team
  • 2x GLIAC conference champion in the long jump
  • 4x NCAA national qualifier
  • USA Track and Field All-American
  • Top 8 u20 long jumper in the United States

Timeline

Prescribed Burn Participant

Land Conservancy of West Michigan
10.2024 - 10.2024

Intro to Wildland Fire

Grand Valley State University
07.2024 - 08.2024

Junk Removal

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

Grand Valley State University

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