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Tristan Allen

Haines Junction,YT

Summary

Adept at wildfire suppression and emergency response, I led teams at Yukon Wildland Fire Management, showcasing strong teamwork and leadership. My expertise in fire prevention education and ability to operate heavy machinery at CAFN underlines my dual skill set. Achievements include enhancing safety protocols and efficiently managing fire containment efforts.

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

CAFN
10.2022 - Current
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.

Initial Attack Wildland Fire Fighter Crew Leader

Yukon Wildland Fire Management
04.2016 - 10.2022
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.

Fire Smart Taction

CAFN, YFNWF, Parks Canada, Independent Employer
08.2012 - 04.2022
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Education

No Degree - Indigenous Governance

Yukon University
Whitehorse, YT
10-2020

High School Diploma -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Kelowna, BC
07-2014

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Emergency response
  • Wildfire suppression
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Fire prevention education
  • Public relations
  • Fire containment
  • Weather condition assessment
  • Firefighting activities

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of multiple fire crew in the suppression of over 45 fires, 35 are initial attack fires, 29 are as crew leader, and 12 Are Incident commander
  • Level 2 chainsaw operator
  • ICS 300

Timeline

Equipment Operator

CAFN
10.2022 - Current

Initial Attack Wildland Fire Fighter Crew Leader

Yukon Wildland Fire Management
04.2016 - 10.2022

Fire Smart Taction

CAFN, YFNWF, Parks Canada, Independent Employer
08.2012 - 04.2022

No Degree - Indigenous Governance

Yukon University

High School Diploma -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Tristan Allen