Rylee Weidemiller
North Bend,OR
Summary
Excelled in high-stress environments, showcasing decision-making and physical fitness. Achieved significant containment success through strategic fireline construction and effective team collaboration. Skilled in chainsaw and power tool operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety. 3+ years of experience in extreme weather conditions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Coos Forest Patrol
Coos Bay, OR
05.2024 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Tower Tech 1
Mastec Communications
Portland, OR
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Executed regular software upgrades on devices used in the field to ensure optimal performance during ongoing projects.
- Operated several power tools safely on job sites, operated manlift/bucket trucks, and used tools daily.
- Improved overall efficiency by conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting on field equipment.
- Reduced downtime by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues in the field.
- Used up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
- Assisted in training new team members, ensuring consistent performance across the department.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Climbed towers 50-400 ft to install, replace, troubleshoot and build cell sites for carriers.
Education
Gold Beach High School
Gold Beach, ORSkills
Chainsaw Operation
Power tool operations
Fire suppression tools operations
Physical Fitness and Endurance
Frame structure operations
Fireline construction
Map Reading and Navigation
Hazardous Materials Handling
Helitack Operations
Decision-Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Team Collaboration
Equipment Operation
Employee Training
First Aid
Two-Way Radio Operation
Dispatch Communication
Incident Reporting
Map Reading
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
First Aid Certified
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Coos Forest Patrol
05.2024 - Current
Tower Tech 1
Mastec Communications
04.2022 - 10.2023
Gold Beach High School