Ethan Morrison
Kelowna ,BC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Crew Leader
Government Of Alberta
Calgary, AB
04.2024 - Current
- Leader of 20 person Type 1 firefighting Crew
- Act in other roles on wildfire incidents , Division Supervisor , Task Force Leader , Strike team Leader
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Certified Hover Exit instructor
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Motivated team members by setting high expectations, recognizing achievements, and providing ongoing encouragement throughout challenging projects.
Helitack Crew Leader
Government Of Alberta
Calgary, AB
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to increase productivity.
- Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Acted in different Roles on large incidents Division Supervisor , Task Force Leader, Strike Team Leader, Dozer Boss
Wildfire Training Technician
Government Of Alberta
Hinton, AB
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Wildland Firefighter/ Wildfire Crew Leader
Government Of Alberta
Fort McMurray, AB
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail any difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
Paid on Call Firefighter
Town Of Caledon
02.2015 - 04.2019
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to increase productivity.
- Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Acted in different Roles on large incidents Division Supervisor , Task Force Leader, Strike Team Leader, Dozer Boss
Education
Pre Service Fire Academy - Firefighter
Ontario Fire Academy
Mono, ON06.2016
Strength And Conditioning/ Nutrition
International Sports Science Association
08.2022
Skills
- Chainsaw operations
- Apparatus inspection
- Problem resolution
- Supervision
- Team management
Timeline
Unit Crew Leader
Government Of Alberta
04.2024 - Current
Wildfire Training Technician
Government Of Alberta
12.2022 - 03.2024
Helitack Crew Leader
Government Of Alberta
04.2022 - 04.2024
Wildland Firefighter/ Wildfire Crew Leader
Government Of Alberta
03.2018 - 08.2021
Paid on Call Firefighter
Town Of Caledon
02.2015 - 04.2019
Pre Service Fire Academy - Firefighter
Ontario Fire Academy
Strength And Conditioning/ Nutrition
International Sports Science Association