Leslie Blaszk
Salmon Arm
Summary
Knowledgeable in wildfire with proven ability to lead teams effectively and ensure smooth project execution. Demonstrated success in coordinating tasks and managing schedules to meet deadlines. Skilled in fostering teamwork and resolving conflicts, enhancing overall productivity and morale.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rappel Crew Leader
British Columbia Wildfire Service
02.2024 - Current
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored well-being and safety of my crew members
- Delegated and enforced safe and aggressive fire fighting
Rappel TA Crew Leader
British Columbia Wildfire Services
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Objectively creating plans that logistically make sense
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
03.2022 - 10.2022
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
04.2021 - 10.2021
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
04.2020 - 11.2020
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
04.2019 - 10.2019
Helitack Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
03.2018 - 10.2018
Helitack Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
05.2017 - 10.2017
Unit Crew Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
04.2015 - 08.2016
Groundskeeper
Mount Royal Grounds
01.2014 - 04.2015
Lead Hand
Cedar Crest Lands LTD
01.2010 - 01.2014
Education
Rappel Certification
Danger Tree Assessor
ICS 200
Class 5 Drivers License
Defensive Driving
AST 1 certified
Provincial Crew Leader Training
01.2023
Vehicle Extrication Course
01.2019
Fire Crew Leader Training
01.2018
Diploma - Forestry
University of Vancouver Island
Nanaimo, BC04.2017
Skills
- Rappel training proficiencies
- Firefighting skills
- Chainsaw skills
- Crew leadership
- Helicopter initial attack operations
- Fast and efficient work pace
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Adaptability to arduous conditions
- Hand tool proficiency
- Physical endurance
- Task management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Demolition
- Renovation
References
Available upon request
Communication Skills
I feel that I contribute to a team environment by accomplishing tasks at hand. I communicate concerns and ask questions when unsure about the objective. Voicing any safety concerns, while maintaining a safe working environment. Sharing knowledge and/or ideas to meet an objective. I feel active within my community, contributing to fundraising and other events.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Many of my certifications are available on training partner.
- Book 3 - faller in training
- OFA 3
- Strike team leader
- Single Resource
- ATV
- Rappel certification
- Rappel spotter
Timeline
Rappel Crew Leader
British Columbia Wildfire Service
02.2024 - Current
Rappel TA Crew Leader
British Columbia Wildfire Services
05.2023 - 11.2023
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
03.2022 - 10.2022
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
04.2021 - 10.2021
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
04.2020 - 11.2020
Rappel Fire Crew Member
British Columbia Wildfire Services
04.2019 - 10.2019
Helitack Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
03.2018 - 10.2018
Helitack Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
05.2017 - 10.2017
Unit Crew Member
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
04.2015 - 08.2016
Groundskeeper
Mount Royal Grounds
01.2014 - 04.2015
Lead Hand
Cedar Crest Lands LTD
01.2010 - 01.2014
Rappel Certification
Danger Tree Assessor
ICS 200
Class 5 Drivers License
Defensive Driving
AST 1 certified
Provincial Crew Leader Training
Vehicle Extrication Course
Fire Crew Leader Training
Diploma - Forestry
University of Vancouver Island
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