Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kurt Hanft

Coarsegold

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tree Climber/Tree service member/Heavy Equipment Operator

Absolute Tree Service
Coarsegold
05.2018 - 11.2024
  • Experienced Tree Climber with 6 years in residential and commercial tree work. Skilled in technical climbing, rigging, and safe tree removal. Strong background in hazard assessment, pruning, and storm damage cleanup. Committed to safety and efficiency in all climbing operations.
  • Implement safety protocols to ensure team member well-being on-site.
  • Operate chainsaws and climbing gear for efficient tree care.
  • Operated bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy equipment as required.
  • Provided assistance in removal of large fallen trees by rigging them down safely with rope systems.
  • Operated excavators and Skid steers for site preparation and removal of trees.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Monitored job site conditions, adapting operations as necessary for safety compliance.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Climb trees to safely remove branches and debris.
  • Conduct site assessments to determine tree health and safety risks.
  • Collaborate with team members to plan tree removal procedures.
  • Maintain equipment and tools in optimal working condition.
  • Educate clients about tree maintenance and care best practices.

Forestry Technician/Crewmember/Sierra Hotshots

Sierra National Forest; U.S Forest Service; USDA
Oakhurst
05.2015 - 11.2017
  • Served as a lead sawyer on the Sierra Hotshots; led and supervised crew members in the appropriate techniques of wildland fire suppression, including line construction, backfire, and burnout operations, hazard tree falling, saw lines, complex pump and hose lays, patrol, and mop-up operations; assigned work to subordinates according to skill type and level; evaluated crew skills.
  • Lead Sawyer duties included saw line placement, directing other sawyers, sawyer training, field and shop maintenance of chainsaws, and ordering or incident replacement.
  • Performed as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) on a 20-person Hotshot crew; trained and aided in many different types of medical and emergency situations.
  • Quickly analyzed complex, irregular, or problematic situations while on wildland fires, fire projects, and non-fire projects; assessed wind conditions, topography, fuel loading, tree stand density, fuel moisture, and other variables that affect the spread and intensity of the fire; responded with the appropriate suppression techniques that safeguard both lives and property.
  • Followed the 10 standard Fire Order, 18 Watch Out Situations, Common Denominators of Tragedy FIres, and LCES; un

Forestry Technician/Firefighter/Engine

Sierra National Forest; U.S Forest Service; USDA
Mariposa
05.2014 - 11.2014
  • Performed as a firefighter on a Type 3 engine; responded to and assisted with vegetation fires, structure fires, vehicle fires, and other emergency calls (including vehicle accidents requiring medical treatment).
  • Performed as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician); responded to and assisted with medical and emergency calls.
  • Assisted in fire suppression with hoesleys, line construction, backfiring, and various other techniques for wildland fires; experience in the use of various hoselay configurations for wildland, vehicle, and structure fires.
  • Utilized a variety of specialized tools and equipment, such as a Pulaski, McLeod, shovel, ax, portable pump, drip torch, chainsaw, and engines, to control the spread of wildfire; cleaned, reconditioned, and stored fire tools and equipment.
  • Maintained apparatus readiness, completed daily equipment checks, and participated in the daily physical fitness program.
  • Trained in basic firefighting techniques, fire behavior, tool and equipment maintenance and use, hose evolutions, hydraulics, engine operations, pumping operations, hazardous materials, and routine station operations.
  • Performed prevention /patrol duties, including public education in fire prevention, fire safety, and
    fire suppression using a Type 6 fire engine.

Education

High School Diploma -

Yosemite High School
Oakhurst, CA
06-2012

Some College (No Degree) - EMT Course Completion

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Skills

  • Technical climbing
  • Safe tree removal
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Hazard assessment
  • Rigging techniques
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Experience in fire prevention, engine crew, and hand crew operations
  • Excellent communication skills with crewmembers, coworkers, agencies, and the public
  • Dedicated work ethic, respectful
  • Committed to maintain a high level of physical and mental strength

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certified
  • Faller Class B license

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Appreciation: In Recognition of outstanding and safe performance of duties during the 2015 fire season as a member of the SIerra Hotshots

References

  • Garrett Mcdaniel (owner of Absolute Tree Service) 559-676-0196
  • Christopher Fernandez (Former Hotshot Capitan) 559-765-7349
  • Nickolas Robison (PGE fire suppression Crew leader) 559-960-0594

Timeline

Tree Climber/Tree service member/Heavy Equipment Operator

Absolute Tree Service
05.2018 - 11.2024

Forestry Technician/Crewmember/Sierra Hotshots

Sierra National Forest; U.S Forest Service; USDA
05.2015 - 11.2017

Forestry Technician/Firefighter/Engine

Sierra National Forest; U.S Forest Service; USDA
05.2014 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Yosemite High School

Some College (No Degree) - EMT Course Completion

Cuesta College

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