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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
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
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, OR

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

Coos Forest Patrol
05.2024 - Current

Tower Tech 1

Mastec Communications
04.2022 - 10.2023

Gold Beach High School
Rylee Weidemiller