Slade Dssel
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Proven Wildland Firefighter with expertise in fire containment and fireline construction, honed at the Bureau of Land Management. Excelled in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional team-building skills and physical fitness. Achieved significant wildfire suppression, enhancing safety and minimizing environmental impact. Skilled in employing fire suppression tools and fostering community trust through professional public interactions.
Energetic and resilient individual with strong work ethic and passion for outdoors. Knowledge of fire behavior and suppression tactics, coupled with physical stamina and ability to operate firefighting equipment. Committed to contributing to community safety and effective wildfire management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
05.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Been on five separate fire assignments three being severity and two on a team fire
- 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.
- Mitigated environmental impact of wildfires by implementing soil erosion prevention techniques during fireline construction.
- Reduced wildfire damage to property by employing effective structure protection measures.
- Boosted situational awareness through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
Millworks Employee
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Front of House Employee
Panda Express Restaurant
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls Highschool
Twin Falls, ID05-2023
Skills
- Fire containment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fireline construction
- Fire shelter deployment
- FFT2 Qualified
- Fire weather monitoring
- Physical Fitness
- Team building
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
05.2024 - 12.2024
Millworks Employee
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2024 - 05.2024
Front of House Employee
Panda Express Restaurant
07.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls Highschool
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