Mark Welsh
Amador City,CA
Summary
Well-trained firefighter knowledgeable about tools, equipment and techniques used in wildland firefighting. Organized in approaching all fires with safety-first mentality. Highly analytical, observant and resourceful.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Officer - (Acting Engineer)
West Point Fire Protection District
West Point , CA
06.2016 - Current
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
- In charge of every day fire department duties.
- Engine Boss in charge of a four person engine crew out on fire assignments or other hazardous duties.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Provided technical advice on fire protection systems, such as sprinklers, alarms, smoke detectors and extinguishers.
- Installed, maintained and tested all types of fire protection equipment in accordance with NFPA codes and standards.
- Ensured that all personnel are aware of their roles during an emergency situation by providing adequate instruction through drills or other methods.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Coordinated document production process including electronic filing systems.
Forestry Technician GS-04, Bald Mountain Helitack
Jason Barnhart
Longbarn , CA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Understanding the importance of safety when working on or being near the helicopter
- Building sling loads
- Brief crews for crew transportation
- Flying to initial attack fire incidents as a helicopter crewmember and construct handline construction around the fire
- Talking to helicopter pilot via hand signals or radio
- Calculate and manifest the weight of the aircraft
- Use a variety of handtools including chainsaw to construct handline construction
- Drive and operate government crew-haul and Helitender vehicles to fire incidents along with coordinating and planning best routes for fuel truck driver and mechanic
- Making sure the helicopter is initial attack ready
- Sharpening tools and making sure the tools are in good condition
- Connect water bucket to helicopter for water drop missions
- Ensuring all equipment inside helicopter is secure
- Having knowledge of every compartment and location of items on helicopter
- Ensure that all helitack equipment is in proper working order
- Marshalling in other aircraft at helibases using hand signals or radio
- Manning fire extinguisher during parking tender duties
- Setting up crash rescue kit at helibases
Sierra Sustainable Builders
Cory Hannaford
South Lake Tahoe , CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Organized and maintained tools and equipment to enhance work efficiency.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
- Drove truck and trailer to job sites and lumberyards to pick up material and equipment
Service Technician
Samantha Savnik
Kirkwood , CA
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Repaired broken skis and snowboards to the customers satisfaction
- Used the register to sell equipment for skis and snowboards
- Transported trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
- Used digital timekeeping system to document hours worked each day.
- Handled and stored hazardous chemicals safely to prevent injury or illness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sierra Hills Education Center
San Andreas, CA06.2016
Skills
- Fire suppression tactics
- Apparatus maintenance
- Fire suppression work
- Communication
- Clear and fast thinking in stressful situations
- Skilled hiker
- Situational awareness
- Fire department procedures
- Helitack/Handcrew procedures
- Safe driving under extreme conditions
Certification
- S-271 Helicopter Crewmember
- Fire Apparatus Driver / Operator 1A: Driver/ Operator
- Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator 1B Pump Ops
- S-230: Crew Boss - Single Resource
- S-231: Engine Boss
- S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- A-219 Helicopter Transport Of External Cargo
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- A-100 Basic Aviation Safety
- A-110 Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials
- A-200 Mishap Review
- CPR/AED BLS provider certified through AHA
- FEMA IS-00700.a
- S-130 Basic Firefighting
- S-190 Fire Behavior
- L-180 Fireline Leadership
- S-110
- S-219 Firing Operations
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- FEMA IS-00100.C
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course completion
- HAZMAT 1st Responder Operations
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
Timeline
Forestry Technician GS-04, Bald Mountain Helitack
Jason Barnhart
04.2022 - 11.2022
Sierra Sustainable Builders
Cory Hannaford
08.2020 - 12.2020
Service Technician
Samantha Savnik
12.2018 - 01.2020
Company Officer - (Acting Engineer)
West Point Fire Protection District
06.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sierra Hills Education Center
- S-271 Helicopter Crewmember
- Fire Apparatus Driver / Operator 1A: Driver/ Operator
- Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator 1B Pump Ops
- S-230: Crew Boss - Single Resource
- S-231: Engine Boss
- S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- A-219 Helicopter Transport Of External Cargo
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- A-100 Basic Aviation Safety
- A-110 Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials
- A-200 Mishap Review
- CPR/AED BLS provider certified through AHA
- FEMA IS-00700.a
- S-130 Basic Firefighting
- S-190 Fire Behavior
- L-180 Fireline Leadership
- S-110
- S-219 Firing Operations
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- FEMA IS-00100.C
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course completion
- HAZMAT 1st Responder Operations
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
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