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Alexander
Rhea
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Lake Shasta, CA 96019
SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Management Trainee familiar with successful strategies for empowering employees. Cultivates new abilities and builds knowledge base to better engage in company operations and serve customers. Demonstrated success in improving team efficiency and business profits.
SKILLS
Tree Removal
Records and Documentation
Power Tool Usage
Landscape Maintenance
Disease Identification
Site Cleaning and Organization
Chainsaw Operation
Trimming Experience
Tree Pruning and Removal
EXPERIENCE
Crew Boss/engine Boss
Chico, CA
Firestorm/ Jul 2012 to Current
Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis. Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior. Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities. Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
Maintained detailed records related to all incidents involving wildfires including total acres burned, resources used and cost estimates.
Ensured crew members followed safety regulations and procedures. Conducted pre-shift meetings with crew members to review safety protocols and work assignments for the day.
Trained new hires on proper techniques for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
Lead Firefighter
Hayfork, CA
Usfs/ Aug 2001 to Feb 2011
Conducted drills, inspections, and training sessions to ensure safety protocols were followed.
Maintained records of daily activities and reported any issues or concerns to the Fire Chief.
Monitored communications systems during emergency situations and coordinated responses accordingly.
Assisted in controlling hazardous materials incidents including spills, leaks, fires. Provided guidance to new recruits on proper use of equipment and safety procedures. Facilitated communication between responding agencies at emergency scenes. Ensured that all firefighters had adequate protective gear prior to entering hazardous environments.
Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, maintaining records. Participated in public education programs regarding fire prevention techniques. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma
Central Valley High School Shasta Lake Ca Jun 1996 Lake Shasta, CA