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Certification
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TYLER HATFIELD

TYLER HATFIELD

Greencastle,IN

Summary

Top-performing Army vet with over 23 years of honorable service and multiple deployments. Team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Able to motivate personnel, conduct performance evaluation reviews, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures. Ability to make important decisions, and communicate effectively in stressful situations. Focused professional with several years of experience as key member of crew while fighting numerous fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Talented at establishing water supplies, planning escape routes and directing crews. Extensive experience performing forest maintenance and improvement by cutting brush, planting trees, marking and cutting timber and creating fuel brakes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

INFANTRY SQUAD LEADER

US ARMY
Fort Campbell North, Kentucky
10.2023 - Current
  • Led infantry squad in tactical operations during training and real-world missions.
  • Trained soldiers on weapons handling, tactics, and safety procedures.
  • Coordinated logistics for equipment and supplies to support operational readiness.
  • Conducted assessments of team performance and provided constructive feedback.
  • Maintained accountability of personnel and equipment during operations.

Infantry Squad Leader

Indiana Army National Guard
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2013 - 10.2023
  • Led infantry squad in tactical operations and mission planning.
  • Conducted drills to enhance team readiness and performance.
  • Maintained accountability of personnel and equipment during operations.
  • Assisted in the development of unit standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinated with higher command to ensure successful completion of missions.
  • Lead and supervised team of infantry soldiers in training exercises.
  • Utilized radio communication devices to coordinate movement of troops within an area of operation.
  • Spearheaded fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training, and MOUT exercises at various locations.
  • Applied critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate intelligence data and other variables to plan course of action.

Forestry Technician

Forest Service
Bedford, Indiana
10.2022 - 09.2023

● Hours per week: 40 PLUS
● Duties include use of hand tools, including pulaski, shovel, McLeod, chainsaws, drip torches, and performing ground reconnaissance on wildfires and prescribed burns.
● Fuel monitoring
● Carried two way radios to facilitate communications on the ground and to
coordinate tasks on the fireline.
● Met and maintained a physical standard which includes arduous pack test
completing 3-mile walk with 45 pound vest or pack in 45min
● Tasked with initial attack from a type-6 engine, deploying hose pack or
digging hand lines, extended attack, and mop up.
● Prepping multiple prescribed burn units for the burn season.
● Firefighter type 1 Task Book Opened
● Helicopter Crew Member Trainee Task book open

Wildland Firefighter

BLM
Folsom, California
05.2022 - 10.2022

● Duties include the use of hand tools including pulaski,shovel, McLeod,
chainsaw’s, drip torches and performing ground reconnaissance on
wildfires.
● Carried two way radios to facilitate communications on the ground and to
coordinate tasks on the fireline.
● Met and maintained a physical fitness standard which includes Arduous
pack test completing 3-mile walk with 45 pound vest or pack in 45min.
● Tasked with initial attack, deploying hose packs or digging hand lines,
extended attack, and mop-up.
● I participated every morning in a strenuous training program consisting of
long distance runs, calisthenics, and work hardening exercises as well as
long hikes.

Firefighter

Greeencastle Fire Department
Greencastle, Indiana
04.2013 - 05.2022
  • Responded to emergency calls and performed fire suppression duties.
  • Operated firefighting equipment and maintained readiness for emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with team members during training exercises and drills.
  • Assisted in rescue operations and provided first aid to injured individuals.
  • Maintained physical fitness through regular training and conditioning activities.
  • Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.

Infantryman

US Army
Fort Stewart, Georgia
02.2002 - 01.2021
  • Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
  • Operated advanced weaponry and equipment during training exercises and combat situations.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute tactical maneuvers in diverse environments.
  • Trained new soldiers on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
  • Managed logistics for troop movements and supply distribution in the field.
  • Communicated strategic plans clearly to ensure team alignment during operations.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
05-2019

Diploma -

South Putnam High School
Greencastle, IN
05.2003

Skills

  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • LEADERSHIP
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Hard Working
  • Physically Fit
  • Situational awareness
  • Critical thinking
  • Team management
  • Safety protocols
  • Training leadership
  • First aid proficiency

OBJECTIVE

  • Currently seeking a position as a SALES REPRESENTATIVE AT HOOSIER FIRE EQUIPMENT

Certification

● MANDATORY
FIREFIGHTER
● FIREFIGHTER I
● FIREFIGHTER II,
● FIREFIGHTER TYPE II
(wildland)
● Hazmat 1st Responder
Awareness
● Hazmat 1st
Responder
Operation
● Technical
Rescue
Awareness
● NWCG
Coursework:

Accomplishments

  • Iraq Campaign Medal W/Star
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal W/Star
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Good Conduct Medal
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/M-Device
  • Driver Mechanic badge
  • Combat Infantry Badge

Timeline

INFANTRY SQUAD LEADER

US ARMY
10.2023 - Current

Forestry Technician

Forest Service
10.2022 - 09.2023

Wildland Firefighter

BLM
05.2022 - 10.2022

Firefighter

Greeencastle Fire Department
04.2013 - 05.2022

Infantry Squad Leader

Indiana Army National Guard
01.2013 - 10.2023

Infantryman

US Army
02.2002 - 01.2021

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Diploma -

South Putnam High School
TYLER HATFIELD