Samuel Lynch
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience as an Assistant Fire Engine Operator at the United States Forest Service. Proven problem-solver skilled in safe tree felling and leading teams in fireline operations. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and maintaining operational readiness, ensuring efficient emergency response in high-pressure situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Fire Engine Operator
United States Forest Service
Santa Fe, NM
03.2021 - Current
Planned and coordinated daily tasks including maintenance, project work, and physical training.
Led execution of fireline construction, hoselay placement, and mop-up operations.
Applied B Feller certification for safe tree felling and bucking activities.
Maintained operational capacity of fire engine for efficient emergency response.
Crew Lead
Forest Stewards Guild
Santa Fe, NM
11.2022 - 03.2024
(Worked on call during Winter 2021-2024)
Lead new firefighters in pile and broadcasts burns.
Instructed new Firefighters on chainsaw felling and bucking
Kept log of employee hours
Crew Member
Seeds Of Wisdom
Santa Fe, NM
09.2018 - 03.2021
Installed drip irrigation systems
Prunned varieties of plants, including Juniper/Pine, fruit trees, and roses
Planted ball and burlap trees, flowers, and shrubs of various sizes
Education
Recreation And Parks Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2016
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
Certification
B-feller S-212 qualification
-Allows for independent use of Chainsaw and for more complicated chainsaw operations.
Firefighter Type 1 (Squad boss)
Qualified to lead a module of firefighters to perform specific task
Act as look out and collect weather observations
Incident Commander 5
Qualidied to develop strategies and oversee
the implementation of tactics, while providing for the safety of the public and all personnel assigned to the incident.
Timeline
Crew Lead
Forest Stewards Guild
11.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Fire Engine Operator
United States Forest Service
03.2021 - Current
Crew Member
Seeds Of Wisdom
09.2018 - 03.2021
Recreation And Parks Administration
Eastern Kentucky University