Max Palaga
Kamlops,BC
Summary
Focused professional with several years of experience as key member of crew while fighting numerous fires across multiple types of terrain and in varied weather conditions. Talented at establishing water supplies, planning escape routes and directing crews. Extensive experience performing forest maintenance and improvement by cutting brush, marking, and cutting timber and creating fuel brakes. Have obtained over 20 SRL days as well as 3 IC 5 days.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
BC Government
Kamloops, BC
04.2021 - Current
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel when in SRL role.
- Main sawyer for crew
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
Production/Cleanup Crew
Tolko Industries
Lavington, BC
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintained safety protocols through proper, and safe handling of equipment
- Cleaned and reduced saw dust buildup within large machines
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
Landscape/Tree Removal
Grayco Contracting LTD.
Surrey, BC
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to clear land
- Cleared brush, pulled stumps and moved materials
- Maintained Chainsaw effectively
Semi-Professional Hockey Player
WHL Everett Silvertips
Everett, Washington
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off ice
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices
- Heavily involved with local schools and business's
- Required major mental toughness
Education
Emergency Medical Responder
Valley First Aid
Kamloops BC10-2024
High School Diploma -
Valleyview Secondary School
Kamloops, BC06.2018
WHL Liaison Officer Program
Kamloops, BCSome College (No Degree) - Electrical Apprenticeship
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BCSkills
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Reliable and consistent
- Effective communication skills
- Problem Solver
- Focused
- Team Oriented
Certification
- Supervising for safety certification
- EMR first aid
- Level three first aid
- WHIMIS certified
- Danger tree accessor
- S-345
- NFPA Hazmat level 1 and 2
References
Craig Wallace - Kamloops Fire Centre ,Chainsaw Specialist
(250)-682-4199
Justin Giddens, Tolko Industries HR :
Justin.Giddens@tolko.com
Dennis Williams, Everett Head Coach
1 (257)-314-9493
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
BC Government
04.2021 - Current
Production/Cleanup Crew
Tolko Industries
03.2020 - 07.2020
Landscape/Tree Removal
Grayco Contracting LTD.
07.2019 - 07.2019
Semi-Professional Hockey Player
WHL Everett Silvertips
09.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Valleyview Secondary School
WHL Liaison Officer Program
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Apprenticeship
Thompson River University
Emergency Medical Responder
Valley First Aid
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