Forest Technician, Wildland Firefighter
Dug hand line using various tools such as Pulaskis and combis as a team member of a hand crew.Conducted simple and progressive hose lays to directly and indirectly fight wildfire.Safely and effectively used and maintained a chainsaw, as a basic faller (FAL3), during thinning operations. Effectively operated water pumps on various engine types as well as portable pressure and volume pumps.Successfully applied land navigation skills using a map and compass.Utilized LCES in all daily activities to maintain high safety standards. Maintained high level of physical fitness for arduous levels of work.