Alijah Black
Kamloops
Summary
Offering strong foundation in teamwork and physical endurance, with genuine desire to learn and develop in a challenging environment. Brings understanding of safety protocols and ability to quickly adapt to fast-changing conditions. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and communication skills within your company.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter and Fuel Mitigation
Sk'atsin Resources Ltd
Chase, BC
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws, polesaws, brushsaws, and shovels.
- Learnt how to work fluently with and around machinery, from woodchippers and mulchers to excavators and semi trucks.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Maintained readiness for rapid response by ensuring timely completion of required training certifications and qualifications updates.
- Bolstered crew cohesion through strong communication skills, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Tracked and removed hotspots efficiently after controlled burns and fires.
- Operated tiger torches and drip torches for Fuel Mitigation through the winter.
- Gained experience with chainsaws, polesaws, brushsaws, hand tools and pumps.
Education
No Degree -
W.H. Croxford
Airdrie, ABSkills
Fire behavior prediction
First aid certified
Controlled burning techniques
Equipment maintenance
Terrain studying
Map reading and navigation
Chainsaw experience
Fire prevention education
Fire containment
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter and Fuel Mitigation
Sk'atsin Resources Ltd
05.2025 - 06.2026
No Degree -
W.H. Croxford