Jacob Sharkey

Wildland Firefighter

Seneca Enterprise

Prince George, British Columbia

07.2018 - Current

Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
Provided medical aid to injured personnel at the scene of a wildfire incident.
Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
Gathered information from local residents regarding fire history or local conditions that may affect firefighting efforts.
Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
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.
Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks to crew members during fire suppression activities.
Operated firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, fire pumps, and hoses, under hazardous conditions.
Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
Utilized navigation skills in remote areas to reach and suppress wildfires.
Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
Conducted controlled burns to reduce wildfire risks and manage ecosystems.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.