Tammy Goss
Chiefland,FL
Summary
Equipment driven while working for Florida Forest Service. Bulldozer, Front end loader, Backhoe, Excavator, Forklift, Tractor, Dump truck, Skid Steer.
Worked hurricane details all over the state of Florida.
Worked several hurricane details with Central Florida Electric.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest Ranger/Wildland Firefighter
Florida Forest Service
01.1997 - 10.2018
- Attended meetings and training sessions and reviewed publications to become and remain current on principles, practices and new developments.
- Responded to wildland fires and performed fire suppression duties using specialized firefighting equipment and tools.
- Operated and maintained vehicles, tools and equipment to perform enforcement, patrol,
- construction and maintenance duties.
- Dispatched, Answering phone, used computer to enter burn permits, wildfires, vehicle logs, time sheet, fire reports.
- Developed and maintained accurate logs, reports and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Investigated, documented and submitted incident reports for violations and code of conduct infringements.
- Enforced rules and regulations to protect public and environment and issued citations for patterns of non-compliance or extreme violation.
- Communicated through multi-frequency radio and obtained and transmitted information in field to dispatch other staff and agencies.
- Performed facilities and structure construction and maintenance to conserve grounds and environment.
- Used hand saws and power equipment to remove unwanted and diseased trees.
- Supported fire prevention and suppression goals by building fire breaks and eliminating hazardous brush.
- Maintained public and private lands for optimal use and implemented fire safety prevention strategies to protect homes, businesses and individuals.
- Communicated with general public about fire safety, forest conditions and safe, sustainable ways to use public lands.
- Operated and maintained vehicles, tools and equipment to perform enforcement, patrol, construction and maintenance duties.
- Helped during tree lifting season at Andrews Nursery.
- Hurricane details.
- Citrus Canker detail.
- Heavy Equipment operator - Bulldozer, Front end Loader, Dump truck, Forklift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chiefland High School
Chiefland, FL05.1984
Skills
- Customer service
- Radio communication
- Report writing
- Off-road driving
- Public speaking
- Heavy equipment operation
- Team leadership
- Computer proficiency
- Verbal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization
- Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Team building
- Dependable and Responsible
Additional Information
Started with the Division of Forestry in 1988 as a Inmate Supervisor at Andrews Nursery. Supervised inmates pulling trees in the field and working in the packing shed. Worked with the inmates with Tim Pitman growing seeds in the tubular trays.
In 1994 started as a Park Ranger at Goethe State Forest. Marking trees, control burns and road construction.
In 1997 I started as a Forest Ranger at Trenton Forestry Station. Was a Forest Ranger until I retired in 2018.
Timeline
Forest Ranger/Wildland Firefighter
Florida Forest Service
01.1997 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Chiefland High School
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