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, NV06-2018
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NVSkills
- 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
- 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)
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