Eire O'Donnell
Parksville
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive and safety first attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and motivated individual with background in medical response, and fire suppression.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildfire Crew Leader
B.C Wildfire Service
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Motivated team members by setting high expectations, recognizing achievements, and providing ongoing encouragement throughout challenging projects.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
Wildfire Crew Member
B.C Wildfire Service
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Worked alongside outside agencies to develop and preform firefighting tactics in time sensitive situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during emergency situations.
Emergency First Responder
Christina Lake Fire and Rescue
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Communicated clearly and openly with dispatch to receive new orders and convey important updates about scenes
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Wildland Firefighter
Debri Resources
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, pulaskis or shovels.
General Laborer
Interfor Grand Forks Division
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material
- Performed general cleaning tasks
- Mentored three new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
Education
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level 1 And 2 - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training
Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy
Nanaimo, BC02.2022
High School Diploma -
Grand Forks Secondary
Grand Forks, BC06.2020
Skills
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Crew oversight
- Multitasking and Organization
- Crew Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hazard Identification
- Proficient with Avenza Maps
Certification
- Intermediate ICS (I-300)
- OFA 3
- Danger Tree Assessor
- Switchback Foundation Training
- Resilient Minds
- Resource Road Driver Training
- Fundamentals of Fire Fighting (S-130)
- Safety and Fire Behavior (S-190)
- Fire Communication (S-212)
- Fire weather (S-211)
- Fire Behavior Prediction
- Fireline Organization (S-221)
- Portable Pumps and Water Delivery Systems
- Fire Entrapment Avoidance (S-185)
- Helicopter Use and Safety (S-270)
- Incident Command Systems (ICS 100)
- WHMIS 2015
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Wilderness Survival
- Bear Aware
- FF Fitness and Practical Training
- Red Cross Anti-Bullying
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Operations at the Core Level
References
Derek Rushton, Crew Supervisor, B.C Wildfire Service, 250.202.5503, Derek.Rushton@gov.bc.ca
Noah Elliot, Crew Leader, B.C Wildfire Service, 250.951.1123, Noah.Elliot@gov.bc.ca
Timeline
Wildfire Crew Leader
B.C Wildfire Service
05.2024 - Current
Wildfire Crew Member
B.C Wildfire Service
05.2022 - 05.2024
Wildland Firefighter
Debri Resources
08.2021 - 09.2021
Emergency First Responder
Christina Lake Fire and Rescue
10.2020 - 05.2022
General Laborer
Interfor Grand Forks Division
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Intermediate ICS (I-300)
- OFA 3
- Danger Tree Assessor
- Switchback Foundation Training
- Resilient Minds
- Resource Road Driver Training
- Fundamentals of Fire Fighting (S-130)
- Safety and Fire Behavior (S-190)
- Fire Communication (S-212)
- Fire weather (S-211)
- Fire Behavior Prediction
- Fireline Organization (S-221)
- Portable Pumps and Water Delivery Systems
- Fire Entrapment Avoidance (S-185)
- Helicopter Use and Safety (S-270)
- Incident Command Systems (ICS 100)
- WHMIS 2015
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Wilderness Survival
- Bear Aware
- FF Fitness and Practical Training
- Red Cross Anti-Bullying
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Operations at the Core Level
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter Level 1 And 2 - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training
Vancouver Island Emergency Response Academy
High School Diploma -
Grand Forks Secondary
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