Wildland Firefighter Resume

With global warming reaching new levels and a rise in negligent attitude of humans with every passing day, the incidences of forest fires have become prevalent. Specially trained individuals are needed to combat these wild fires. They make use of heavy equipment and are often required to jump in raging fires in remote areas to suppress and control the situation. If you have a strong interest for adventure, fighting life-threatening situations, good physique and passion for protecting environment, livestock, and human lives, this could be a perfect career option for you. This role requires proper training and set of standard certifications from a recognized institute. The sample below serves as a perfect guide that will help you in creating an effective resume for this role.

Wildland Firefighter Resume Example

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John S. Smithson
162 4th Street, Cathlamet
Washington, D.C. 98612
Phone: 360-772-1513
Email:jssmithson@anymail.com

Professional Summary:
Professional firefighter with almost ten years of experience in firefighting and emergency care. Possess exceptional quick thinking abilities in extreme conditions and able to maintain calm in high pressure situations. Have led fire prevention outreach programs and assisted medical teams.

Summary of Skills:

• Possess good physical and mental strength to deal with dangerous situations and make sound decisions under pressure
• Experienced in training and supervising new recruits of the team
• Excellent knowledge of fire science and operating firefighting equipment
• Familiar with federal laws and regulations regarding duties and behavior
• Skilled in administering first aid and CPR
• Expert at handling computer applications and proficient in using MS Office
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret weather forecast

Work Experience:

Wildland Firefighter
Mensha Forest Department, Washington, D.C.
March 2016 – Present

• Collaborating with medical team, law agencies and other fire departments and ensuring timely actions in the affected areas
• Assisting to move trapped people and animals to secure zones
• Performing operations by using the best fire suppression tools and rescue equipment
• Working as a squad leader for a crew of 20 members that handles fire in stressful situations
• Conducting fire prevention workshops for community education
• Performing different firefighting activities using advance equipment and tools to control and thus eliminate fire

Adventure Tour Leader (Asst.)
International Adventures Unlimited, San Fransisco, CA
March 2012 – July 2015

• Provided services and maintained calm in highly stressful situations
• Assessed conditions in areas prone to forest fires and gave quick response to contain fires
• Conducted thorough checks on areas where fires occurred frequently
• Managed sensitive information as per the protocols
• Supervised operations of the department during major forest fire breakouts
• Conducted demos for citizens and taught how to take safety precautions

Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service, Washington, D.C.
February 2014 – February 2016

• Developed tour brochures and exciting offers for trips in scenic environments
• Led groups for mountain activities like hiking, trekking and mountain trail biking
• Assigned tasks to participants for various sports activities in hilly regions
• Provided guidance of first aid service and survival tips in extreme conditions
• Studied the terrain of site and assessed weather conditions before the actual tour

Firefighter
Bellevu Fire Department, Washington, D.C.
April 2012 – January 2014

• Handled emergency calls and took quick responses
• Helped in evacuating people trapped in apartments by making use of equipment to combat fire and rescued them
• Participated in various workshops and drills to learn new firefighting techniques and enhanced knowledge about combating techniques
• Educated locals on measures to be taken to prevent fire outbreak in public places as well as actions to do be done in case of emergencies
• Monitored fire-fighting equipment and ensured they are in best conditions when required as well as kept information about new tools
• Checked city routes and traffic on GPS to discover new shortcuts to reach the affected area within minimum time

Education:

• Associate Degree Courses in Emergency Management (Health Science)
  ABC University, Washington, D.C.
  2010
  

• CPR Certificate (American Red Cross)
  ABC Technical Institute, Washington, D.C.
  2011
  

• Emergency Medical Technology Certification (EMT)
  ABC University, Washington, D.C.
  2012
  

Reference:

On request.