Kody Bush

Supervisor: Blake Hubbard (Contact information found in references)

• Operated firefighting equipment during wildland fire suppression efforts.
• Conducted fire line preparation and maintenance to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborated with team members to implement fire management strategies.
• Participated in prescribed burn operations to reduce fuel loads.
• Executed emergency response drills to improve readiness for wildfires.
• Assisted in training new firefighters on safety protocols and equipment use.
• Documented incident reports detailing firefighting activities and conditions encountered.
• Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
• Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
• Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
• Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
• Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
• Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
• Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.

Supervisor: Blake Hubbard (contact information found in references)

Served as a GS-4/FFT2 on CA-INF-E331

• Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
• Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
• Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
• Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
• Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
• Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
• Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
• Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
• Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
• Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
• Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.

Supervisor: Victor Guillen (Contact information found in references)

Served as a AD-C FFT2 on CA-INF-E332 out of Rock Creek Guard Station. Daily routine includes engine inspection and cleaning, weather briefing, physical training, safety procedure refreshers and fire suppression drills. The following areas below will provide an understanding of areas of work I perform on a daily basis.

• Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
• Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
• Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
• Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
• Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
• Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
• Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
• Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
• Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
• Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.

Supervisor: Sam Peterson (Contact information found in references)

Served as part of a 5 man shoveling crew for Mammoth Snow and Junk Removal during record breaking year for snowfall with a total of 715 inches. Due to extreme weather conditions harnesses and safety ropes were used while operating on high buildings. Worked long days exceeding 12 hours to get the project completed. Used various tools such as shovels, sledgehammers, power tools and ladders to complete what was needed for the job.

• Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  
• Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
• Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
• Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
• Used harnesses and ropes when operating on high roofs
• Removed ice dams from gutters using a sledgehammer
• Used ladders to safely get on and down from roofs
• Boarded up windows using plywood to prevent damage