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Mason Mcmanus

Sparks,Nevada

Summary

Professional Wildland Firefighter providing 5 years of hands-on experience in Fire Supression and Fuels Reduction. EMT Basic certified, Reliable, punctual and physically fit.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Squad Boss

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
Incline Village, NV
08.2022 - Current
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
  • Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
  • Prepared daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
  • Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
  • Checked in with Dispatch frequently via radio
  • Gained Knowledge on navigating in local district
  • Managed ordering, inventory, and maintenance procedures with regards to INCLINE CREW saw program.
  • Participated in multiple fire assignments with both crews and engines.
  • Participated in community outreach events such as Pancake Breakfast and Women in fire.

Seasonal Engine Crewmember

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
Incline Village, NV
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
  • Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
  • Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
  • Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
  • Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
  • Gathered information from local residents regarding fire history or local conditions that may affect firefighting efforts.
  • Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
  • Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
  • Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edward C Reed High School
Sparks, NV
06-2018

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Professionalism
  • Leadership
  • Physical Fitness
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Chainsaw Operation, diagnosis, and repair
  • Two-Way Radio Operation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Self Motivation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Basic Life Support
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Pump operation
  • Driving fire related vehicles
  • First Aid
  • Fire suppression work
  • Fire prevention

Certification

  • S-130/S-110 BASIC WILDLAND FIRE
  • S-190 BASIC FIRE BEHAVIOR
  • L-180 HUMAN FACTORS
  • S-212 WILDLAND CHAINSAW OPERATIONS
  • S-131 FFT1
  • S-219 FIRING OPERATIONS
  • S-270 BASIC AIR OPS
  • S-271 HELICOPTER CREWMEMBER
  • S-230 CREW BOSS
  • S-231 ENGINE BOSS
  • IS-100 INTRODUCTION TO ICS
  • IS-200 BASIC ICS
  • IS-700 INTRODUTION NATIONAL ICS
  • M-410 FACILITATIVE INSTRUCTOR
  • S-200 INITIAL ATTACK COMMANDER
  • NDF ENOP ACADEMY
  • A-100 BASIC AVIATION SAFETY
  • A-200 AVIATION MISHAP
  • A-110 AVIATION TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  • NATIONAL REGISTRY EMT BASIC
  • CPR
  • S-290 INTERMEDIATE FIRE BEHAVIOR
  • A-219 HELICOPTER TRANSPORT OF EXTERNAL CARGO
  • RED CARDED FFT1,FAL2,ENGB(T),FIRB(T)
  • RXB3(T)

Affiliations

  • hiking
  • jiu-jitsu
  • recreational shooting
  • working on cars
  • playing instruments

Timeline

Squad Boss

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
08.2022 - Current

Seasonal Engine Crewmember

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
05.2019 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Edward C Reed High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Truckee Meadows Community College

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