Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Spencer Adolfi

Knoxville,United States

Summary

An enthusiastic applicant who is outdoor-oriented and can be relied upon to fully engage with any fire role and develop conservation skills in a self-motivated manner. Fully capable of meeting all environmental requirements, with specific skills and abilities that will be an asset to your organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wild-Land Firefighter

U.S. Forest Service
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • My primary task during this job was to conduct suppression of wild-land and forest fires while being a part of a fire fighting crew with support from the N.W.C.G.
  • U.S. Forest Service, GS-3 fire season 2023, and GS-4 fire season 2024 experience.
  • 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.
  • I operated as apart of a twenty man type-2 line crew, as a retuning seasonal. In treacherous terrain with full packs and gear, conducting arduous labor in extreme volatile climates, using various forms of wild-fire suppression equipment and tactics
  • Also conducted maintenance and upkeep of National Forest property, equipment, roads, and river-ways to keep them safe and clean for guests of the public

Groundskeeper

Knox County Parks and Recreation
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Salary: $17.15 USD Per Hour
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Maintenance Technician

Charleston County Parks and Recreation
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Salary: $18.00 USD Per Hour
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Missile Gunner (MOS 7212)

United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 09.2021

Regular use of crew served weapons on ranges such as the M240B and M2A1 .50 cal
Unit sized tactical movements and hikes over long distances with full gear and kit in rough conditions.

E3 Lance Corporal (Lcpl)

Hours per week, salary 40 - 60


Primary task, operation of a FIM-92 stinger surface to air missile system, (SAM), Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)


Other duties;



Planned, executed, and supervised mission essential tasks. Managed sensitive equipment and gear resulting in no loss of equipment. Briefed senior leadership on new equipment, gear, and tactics.


Supervised, trained, and led subordinates in many training and real world missions and ensured the task was complete in a safe and timely manner.


Wildlife Biologist Intern

U.S. Forest Service
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Salary: Unpaid Internship
  • Hours per week: 40


My primary task during this internship was to conduct biological field surveys of endangered bat species with sensor and recording equipment.


I also worked with foresters to complete timber logging surveys to mark trees for harvest.


And worked with the campsite recreation department, cleaning and maintaining campsites along with public restroom areas for visitors to the national forest.


  • Investigated living and environmental conditions of mammals and determined solutions to habitat issues.
  • Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dual Degree Forestry & Wildlife Biology

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05.2026

general studies

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
08.2022

Skills

  • A trainee for the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
  • Successfully completed the Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
  • Possesses a valid state driver's license and has the ability to operate light vehicles and 4X4s
  • Subject to medical screening and meets the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Qualification Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting
  • Decision Making, in a group or on their own
  • Communication Skills, relaying information to others or more junior crew members
  • Fitness meets all arduous PACK test requirements and local crew needs
  • Ability to Work in a Team, with various crews from an assortment of districts and agencies
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure, in intense direct attack situations or indirect attack methods

Certification

S-130, NWCG, Firefighter Training (Wildland) Q0900

S-131, Firefighter Type 1 (IQCS Session #3416)

S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use

S-212, Wildland Fire Chainsaws

S-190, NWCG, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Q0901

L-180, NWCG, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service Q0902

IS-700, An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

ICS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System

HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED Adult (2024) -DC class


Timeline

Wild-Land Firefighter

U.S. Forest Service
05.2023 - 10.2024

Groundskeeper

Knox County Parks and Recreation
12.2022 - 05.2023

Maintenance Technician

Charleston County Parks and Recreation
08.2021 - 12.2022

Wildlife Biologist Intern

U.S. Forest Service
05.2021 - 08.2021

Missile Gunner (MOS 7212)

United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 09.2021

general studies

Trident Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Dual Degree Forestry & Wildlife Biology

University of Tennessee
Spencer Adolfi