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Spencer Dennis

Whistler,BC

Summary

Reliable and committed individual seeking to begin a Career as a Parattack crew member. Fit, capable and extremely motivated to begin a long term position helping to protect and preserve British Columbia's Communities, forest and wildlife.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Wildfire Crew Member

B.C.W.S
Lytton , BC
05.2023 - Current
  • Chainsaw Operation: Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws for vegetation clearance.
  • Understanding of Fire Spread: Knowledge of how fires propagate based on factors like wind, terrain, and fuel types.
  • Emergency Response Protocols: Knowledge of incident command system (ICS), chain of command, and emergency response procedures.
  • Direct and Indirect Attack: Demonstrated proficiency in evaluating wildfire conditions to strategically implement direct attack methods, engaging the fire head-on with precision and speed. Additionally, skilled in planning and executing indirect attack strategies, creating effective control lines at a safe distance to contain fires, ensuring the safety of firefighting teams and surrounding communities. Proven ability to adapt and apply the most suitable approach based on situational demands, contributing to successful wildfire containment efforts.

OIler/Labourer

International Union Of Operator Engineers
Prince George, BC
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Safely guided and operated excavators, dozers, skidsteers and other construction equipment to preform various task on the "right of way".
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Our crew specialized in sections going through waterways. Our job was to safely and with minimal environmental damage stop and or redirect water ways in order to run our section of the pipe.
  • Operated and maintained generators, light plants and various styles of water pumps.
  • Maintained waterlines ranging from 2"-10" inch hose lay. Ensuring water was flowing to designated areas with minimal Blown and frozen hose.

Wildland Firefighter

Fall Line Forestry Limited
Ymer, BC
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Stayed informed and educated on L.A.C.E.S, Fire behavior and safety protocols.
  • Trained in inspection, Operation and demobe of various tools and equipment used on the fireline. (mark 3 pumps, Various size bladders and hoses, etc.)
  • Understood high level of importance of communication and teamwork not only within my crew but all active members of fire.
  • Ability to recognize, communicate and mitigate dangers.
  • Working closely and safely with various crews, machinery, air support and fallers.

Tree Planter

Blue collar silviculture
Quesnel, BC
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Planted various species and ages of saplings in everchanging lanscapes.
  • Abilitiy to work unsupervised, pushing myself daily to hit higher numbers of trees planted.
  • Aware of surroundings and dangers within them including danger trees and wildlife hazards.
  • Meeting clients strict quality standards while working at increasing speeds.

Deckhand

North Delta Sea foods
Delta, BC
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Ability to work excces of 60 days for minimum of 12 and upwards of 18 hours in cold, wet, loud environment.
  • Running multiple hydraulic reals while catching fish and preparing fishing.
  • Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
  • Cleaned, maintained and repaired various equipment, motors and vessel.
  • navigated and steered vessel through rough seas.

Oilfield Floorhand

Horizon drilling
Foxcreek, AB
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
  • Mixed, weighed or measured, and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
  • Maintained consistent record of safe performance with zero incidents.
  • Completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
  • Safely and efficiently connected large Drilling joints using Drilling tongs an iron roughneck

Skills

  • OFA level 3
  • Chainsaw Book 2
  • WIldfire Danger Tree Assessor
  • Engine maintenance and repairs
  • Rescue equipment proficiency
  • class 5 drivers license

References

  • James Lacseul B.C.W.S- Crew supervisor. 1-604-845-6004 James.LacSeul@gov.bc.ca - James.Lacseul8806@hotmail.ca
  • Eugene Dick B.C.W.S- Crew leader. 250-256-8031 eugene.dick@gov.bc.ca - eugeneisaac10@icloud.com
  • Jake Balzarini. SA Energy -Straw boss. 6049023796 Jake.balz@gmail.com
  • Mitch Smith. Fall line forestry-Crew Boss. 250-889-9628 Mitch25smith@gmail.com
  • Derek Yates. Blue collar silviculture- Crew Boss. 250-702-2248 Derrickyates88@shaw.ca

Timeline

Wildfire Crew Member

B.C.W.S
05.2023 - Current

Wildland Firefighter

Fall Line Forestry Limited
07.2021 - 09.2021

OIler/Labourer

International Union Of Operator Engineers
01.2021 - 01.2023

Tree Planter

Blue collar silviculture
04.2019 - 07.2021

Deckhand

North Delta Sea foods
07.2018 - 09.2018

Oilfield Floorhand

Horizon drilling
09.2015 - 03.2016

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