Thrives on learning new skills quickly and approaches daily challenges with flexibility and openness to changing needs. Superior work ethic with excellent communication, multitasking and prioritization skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forest worker and wildland fire fighter
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Colville
12.2024 - 08.2025
Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
Attended firefighting classes to learn proper techniques and safety procedures.