Ryan Smith
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as an Alberta Wildland Firefighter at Alberta Wildfire. Proven expertise in fire containment and interagency coordination, enhancing crew safety through effective risk management. Strong work ethic and first aid certification complement a commitment to excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Alberta Wildland Firefighter
Alberta Wildfire
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare up.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
Steel Cutter
Kiwi Salvage
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Improved product quality by consistently monitoring cut edges for defects and making necessary adjustments to cutting techniques or equipment settings.
- Maintained a safe working environment by strictly following safety protocols, conducting regular equipment checks, and addressing potential hazards.
- Helped maintain a clean workspace by disposing of scrap metal properly and keeping work areas free from debris.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing precise steel cutting techniques and optimizing equipment usage.
General Laborer
Maple Leaf Metals
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Education
Commercial Diving Certifications - Commercial Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle, WA11-2025
Diploma - Natural Resource Compliance
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB04-2023
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire containment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire weather monitoring
- First aid certified
- Interagency coordination
- Incident command system
- Helitack operations
- Water supply management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Alberta Wildland Firefighter
Alberta Wildfire
04.2023 - 03.2025
Steel Cutter
Kiwi Salvage
05.2022 - 08.2022
General Laborer
Maple Leaf Metals
03.2021 - 06.2021
Commercial Diving Certifications - Commercial Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
Diploma - Natural Resource Compliance
Lethbridge College
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