Braden Meilleur
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dedicated wildland firefighter with experience in high-pressure environments, leading teams and ensuring safety. Combines firefighting expertise with skills in drawing, animation, and filmmaking to create compelling visual narratives. Known for adaptability and quick learning in both physically demanding and collaborative settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Government of Manitoba - Natural Recourses Department
Winnipeg, Manitoba
04.2022 - Current
- Rapidly responded to emerging wildfires, safeguarding lives, property, and natural resources.
- Provided decisive leadership by quickly assessing and adapting to changing field conditions.
- Educated and trained new wildland firefighters on tactics, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Facilitated team communication to coordinate responses during wildfire incidents, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Attended training sessions to deepen knowledge of firefighting techniques and suppression methods, improving response readiness.
- Participated in post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future wildfire response strategies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Digital Media Design
Red River College
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Team communication
- Project management
- Leadership skills
- First aid certified
- Writing and editing
- Creative and visionary
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Affiliations
Multidisciplinary creator with hands-on experience in drawing, animation, indie filmmaking, and audio production.
Certification
Maya 2026, ZBrush 2026, Blender, BlockBench
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Government of Manitoba - Natural Recourses Department
04.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Digital Media Design
Red River College