Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Mike Vig

Mike Vig

Red Deer,AB

Summary

Highly trained Firefighter proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing wildland urban interface firefighting. Has great mechanical aptitude. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional. Brings over 30 years of experience in fire fighting.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Paid On-Call Firefighter

Red Deer County
Red Deer, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Firefighter

Clearwater County
08.2019 - Current

Develop and teach courses to fire departments within the province so they can respond to wildland urban interface fires. Our crew is called to respond to any new starts that are threatening communities. We also do standby for Alberta Wildfire when they are short staffed or the risk is very high.

Propane Sales and Service

GTI Petroleum
03.2012 - 08.2019
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Achieved sales targets consistently by utilizing persuasive communication skills and product expertise.
  • Built rapport with clients, resulting in a high rate of repeat business and positive feedback from satisfied customers.
  • Identified new sales opportunities through research, networking, and attending industry events.

Owner/Operator Propane Delivery

Mike's Propane Service
02.1992 - 01.2012
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.

Education

Gas Fitter

NAIT
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Fire Pump Operation
  • Rescue Equipment Use
  • Fire Control
  • Community Education
  • Chainsaw Operation
  • First Aid Certified
  • Wildfire Suppression
  • Fire Crew Leadership
  • Equipment Operation
  • Municipal Firefighting
  • Decision-Making
  • Mechanical Equipment Repair
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Truck Driving
  • Emergency Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paid On-Call Firefighter

Red Deer County
01.2023 - Current

Firefighter

Clearwater County
08.2019 - Current

Propane Sales and Service

GTI Petroleum
03.2012 - 08.2019

Owner/Operator Propane Delivery

Mike's Propane Service
02.1992 - 01.2012

Gas Fitter

NAIT
Mike Vig