Seamus Lavelle
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Wildland Firefighter and experienced server with a strong background in both physically demanding outdoor work and client-centered service. Experienced working on wildfire incidents in mop-up and post-suppression operations, including fireline patrol, hot spot suppression, hand tools, PPE, and working as part of a fire crew. Comfortable working long hours in heat, smoke, steep terrain, and remote areas while maintaining a strong focus on safety. Also experienced working directly with customers in fast-paced environments, communicating clearly, staying professional under pressure, and providing a positive experience. Dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Wildcat Fire
Salem, OR
07.2026 - Current
- Perform wildland fire mop-up and post-suppression work on active wildfire incidents.
- Patrol established firelines and burned areas to find and extinguish remaining heat, burning material, and potential sources of fire spread.
- Use assigned hand tools to put out hot spots and help secure firelines.
- Monitor fireline conditions for heat, smoke, spot fires, and other hazards while working in steep, rugged, and changing terrain.
- Help secure and maintain established firelines during mop-up and post-suppression operations.
- Follow supervisor direction and work as part of a fire crew while maintaining awareness of changing conditions and hazards.
- Perform physically demanding work for extended periods in heat, smoke, steep terrain, and remote areas.
- Maintain and care for assigned PPE and hand tools and follow fireline safety procedures.
- Hours per week: 85
Farm Hand
Ruby Vineyard
Hillsboro, OR
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated, inspected, and performed routine maintenance on farm machinery and equipment while following safety procedures.
- Maintained and repaired fences, barns, gates, and other farm structures when needed.
- Assisted with planting, pruning, harvesting, and general vineyard maintenance while working efficiently as part of a crew.
- Performed physically demanding outdoor labor for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
- Safely operated hand tools and power tools for brush, thorn, weed, and vegetation removal.
- Safely handled and transported tools, materials, supplies, and equipment during daily operations.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved, and organized materials, equipment, and cargo from delivery trucks.
- Worked independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks efficiently and safely.
- Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks while maintaining attention to safety, quality, and productivity.
- Assisted with seasonal bottling operations, including preparation, filling, labeling, packaging, and movement of finished products.
- Hours per week: 30
Education
High school diploma or equivalent -
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OR06-2024
Technical or occupational certificate - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Hillsboro, OR02-2026
Skills
- Situational Awareness
- Hand Tools
- Wildland Fire Mop-Up
- Physical Endurance
- Teamwork & Communication
- Hot Spot Detection & Suppression
Language skills
English Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced, Spanish Spoken: Novice | Written: Novice | Read: Novice
Job-related training
- Wildcat Fire
- S-130 – Firefighter Training-26/06/2026
- S-190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior-25/06/2026
- L-180 – Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service-24/06/2026
- I-100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System-08/06/2026
- I-700 – National Incident Management System, An Introduction-08/06/2026
- WCT / Pack Test – Arduous-23/06/2026
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Wildcat Fire
07.2026 - Current
Farm Hand
Ruby Vineyard
06.2025 - 01.2026
High school diploma or equivalent -
Hillsboro High School
Technical or occupational certificate - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association