Matthew MacKay-Grundy
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Wild land firefighter with a keen safety attitude, medic, saw operator, love for the outdoors
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildfire Crew Leader
Carmanah wildfire
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervise a wildfire crew safely, efficiently and effectively
Millwright apprentice
Skeena Sawmills
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Work with red seal millwrights to gain experience towards my own certificate
Knife Sharpener & Fire Marshall
Nechako Lumber
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Change and sharpen knives in a safe timely manner
- Train in fire suppression
Forklift Operator, Machine Operator, Clean up
Conifex
11.2017 - 12.2018
Wild Land Fire Fighter
Provincial Government
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Northern Initial Fire Attack Crew Member 44 DELTA
Grinder and machinist
Nechako Mechanical
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Operated drill press, saw, band saw, welder, grinder
Cashier and food handler
Tim Hortons
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Customer service, handle cash, take and prepare food orders
Education
Nechako Valley Secondary School
Vanderhoof, BC06.2017
Skills
- Crew oversight
- Safety Guidelines
- Multitasking and Organization
- Crew Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- WHIMS
- Food Safe
- Confined Rescue Certified
- Certified Class 1 Fire fighter
- Forklift Ticket
- Water pump certificate
- Helicopter hover exits certified
- Occupational first aid level 3
- Transportation of dangerous goods
- Class 5 driver’s license
References
- Nick Hill, Carmanah Wildfire LTD owner, 250-570-7272
- Tim Martens, Skeena Sawmill Leadhand, 250-975-1005
- Traci Van Spengen, Old Growth and bio-Diversity Specialist, 250-649-4399, Traci.Vanspengen@gov.bc.ca
- Trevor Murdock, Safety and environmental coordinator, 250-567-7416
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing guitar
- Fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Quadding
- Being outdoors
- Spending time with friends and family
Volunteer Experience
- Relay for life -raise $4,000 towards cancer research
- Nechako Senior Center as a candy striper
- Cluculz Lake volunteer firefighter
- Conservation ride-along
Timeline
Wildfire Crew Leader
Carmanah wildfire
05.2023 - 11.2023
Millwright apprentice
Skeena Sawmills
08.2021 - 05.2023
Knife Sharpener & Fire Marshall
Nechako Lumber
03.2019 - 08.2021
Forklift Operator, Machine Operator, Clean up
Conifex
11.2017 - 12.2018
Wild Land Fire Fighter
Provincial Government
06.2017 - 10.2017
Grinder and machinist
Nechako Mechanical
02.2016 - 08.2016
Cashier and food handler
Tim Hortons
02.2015 - 10.2015
Nechako Valley Secondary School