Mitchell Woods
Reno,US
Summary
Dynamic wildland firefighter with an aerial firefighting background. Proven ability to execute effective fire suppression techniques while maintaining team coordination under pressure. Skilled in helicopter operations and weather analysis, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-stakes environments. Committed to delivering results through critical thinking and adaptability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battle Born Helitack
Nevada Division Of Forestry
Minden, Nevada
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Executed aerial firefighting operations to suppress wildfires in remote areas.
- Directed helicopter water and retardant drops, managing helibase logistics.
- Constructed firebreaks with hand tools to enhance fire containment.
- Assisted in transporting firefighters, tools, and supplies to fire locations.
- Prepared safe landing zones (helispots) for helicopters in challenging terrains.
- Supported daily helicopter maintenance, ensuring readiness of all gear.
Wildland Firefighter (Slide Mountain Hand Crew)
NLTFPD
Incline, Nevada
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Fireline construction: Digging trenches and clearing vegetation to create barriers against the fire's spread.
- Brush clearing: Cutting down shrubs and trees that could fuel the fire.
- Direct attack/Indirect firefighting
- Backfiring: Deliberately setting controlled fires to remove fuel ahead of the advancing wildfire.
- Weather monitoring: Analyzing wind patterns, temperature, humidity, and other weather factors to predict fire behavior.
- Safety protocols: Following strict safety guidelines including designated escape routes and safety zones.
- Physical fitness maintenance: Maintaining a high level of physical fitness to handle demanding work in challenging terrain.
- Provided emergency medical services and responded to fire alarms in a timely manner.
- Performed fire control and suppression activities to reduce hazards.
Wildland Firefighter (Slide Mountain Hand Crew)
NLTFPD
Incline, Nevada
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Carried heavy equipment across long distances to reach fire areas.
- Maintained communication with other firefighters and supervisors during wildland firefighting operations.
- Remained alert during stressful emergency situations by attending to procedural firefighting tasks.
- Operated firefighting equipment by carefully following safe usage protocols.
- Operated pumps, hoses, axes and shovels while working with a team of personnel to control wildfires.
Warehouse Worker
Western Nevada Supply
Reno, NV
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment, verifying exact number and type of product before loading and shipping.
- Operated manual pallet jack to move products throughout warehouse.
- Packed orders in accordance with customer specifications.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks and shelves according to organizational standards.
- Assisted other departments when needed to complete tasks in a timely fashion.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging items, storing materials, and marking locations.
- Assisted with stocking shelves and organizing warehouse.
- Assembled and disassembled pallets of merchandise for storage.
Irrigation Worker/Ranch Hand
Main Station Field Lab
Reno, NV
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Replaced worn components such as sprinkler heads, valves and piping.
- Maintained accurate records of water usage and system maintenance.
- Performed regular inspections of irrigation systems to identify and repair issues in a timely manner.
- Operated and maintained irrigation systems, including pumps, pipes, valves, sprinklers and controllers.
Pizza Maker
Long Board Pizza
Reno, NV
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Highly skilled at multitasking between various tasks such as taking orders, cooking pizzas, cleaning up after closing time.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shifts, including sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Able to efficiently handle large volumes of orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, co-workers and management personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently producing quality pizzas.
- Capable of operating cash registers for processing payments from customers correctly.
Landscape Worker
Reno Green
Reno, NV
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Demonstrated expertise in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers.
- Regularly attended training sessions to stay abreast of industry trends.
- Provided guidance to team members on proper procedures when needed.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions in order to meet customer needs.
- Maintained knowledge of various species of plants and their proper care requirements.
- Adhered to safety regulations while working around hazardous materials.
- Assisted with the installation of hardscape elements such as retaining walls, patios, walkways and driveways.
- Operated light construction equipment such as skid steers, tractors and trenchers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV, US05.2022
Skills
- Emergency medical technician certification
- Aerial firefighting
- Helicopter operation skills
- Chainsaw operation proficiency
- Map reading and navigation
- First aid certification
- Fire prevention education
- Airway management techniques
- Oxygen administration skills
- CPR certification
- Fire suppression techniques
- Team coordination abilities
- Weather analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Adaptability under pressure
- Critical thinking
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Battle Born Helitack
Nevada Division Of Forestry
05.2025 - 10.2025
Wildland Firefighter (Slide Mountain Hand Crew)
NLTFPD
05.2024 - 11.2024
Wildland Firefighter (Slide Mountain Hand Crew)
NLTFPD
05.2023 - 11.2023
Warehouse Worker
Western Nevada Supply
07.2022 - 11.2022
Irrigation Worker/Ranch Hand
Main Station Field Lab
01.2020 - 01.2021
Pizza Maker
Long Board Pizza
04.2019 - 11.2019
Landscape Worker
Reno Green
06.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Nevada-Reno