Wesley Groll
Quesnel,Canada
Summary
Hardworking and team-oriented leader with proven expertise in firefighting and emergency response gained at the Manitoba Wildfire Service. Skilled in using and maintaining firefighting equipment as well as providing training, demonstrating hard-working and communicative attributes. Skilled Crew Leader with experience in coordinating and directing team activities to ensure efficient operations. Strengths include solid leadership skills, ability to motivate teams, and resolve conflicts effectively. Previous work has shown significant improvements in team productivity and efficiency by implementing new processes and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Initial Attack Crew Leader
Manitoba Government
Paint Lake , MB
06.2024 - 10.2024
In addition to my duties as a crew member, my duties included.
- Monitor crew performance, giving necessary feedback.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Conducted after-action reviews to find efficiency enhancements.
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
- Maintained a constructive demeanor while handling rigorous physical labor.
Initial Attack Crew Member
Government of Manitoba
Paint Lake, MB
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided active and sustained suppression action on forest fires, used and maintained forest firefighting equipment
- Provided training and supervision to emergency fire fighters, participated in employee training and development programs for Type 2 and Type 1 firefighters
- Trained and certified to hover exit from helicopters and operate chainsaws to cut helicopter pads
- Performed maintenance tasks such as trail building and repair, and facility improvements while maintaining safe standards
Laborer
Joiser Wood Products INC.
Quesnel
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Duties included restacking 2x4 and 2x6 and feeding them into different mill machines, as well as stacking lath and dunnage
- Operated a loader, gained experience in driving trucks with trailers
- Transported and unloaded sawdust/waste
D/E Fulfillment Associate
Walmart Inc.
Quesnel
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Stocked shelves, unloaded trucks, managed inventory, monitored and reported losses
- Gained customer service experience and interpersonal communication abilities
Seasonal Recreation Attendant
Quesnel Golf Course
Quesnel
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Duties included washing carts, cleaning the driving range, driving carts, and sweeping and stocking outhouses
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and regulations
Education
Grade 12 - Diploma
Corrilieu Secondary School
01.2021
Skills
- Hard Working
- Critical Thinking
- Navigation
- Safety-Oriented
- Leadership Skills
- Communicative
- Morale Building
Certification
- ICS-100 & 200
- S-131 Firefighter Type 1
- S-230 Initial Attack Crew Leader Course
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, 02/11/25
- Airway Management, 05/17/26
- Oxygen Therapy, 05/17/26
- Transportation Endorsement, 01/19/27
- Transportation of Dangerous Good by Air, 07/05/25
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Ground' 05/19/25
- Chainsaw Certification
- Hunter Safety CORE course
- Possession and Acquisition License
- BC Class 5 Drivers License
- WHMIS
Hobbiesandsports
- Quesnel Minor Hockey Association 2009 - 2022
- Experience & Interest in Hunting and Automobiles
References
- Jason Kehler, Helitac Officer - Manitoba Wildfire Service - Supervisor, (204) 572-5285, jbkehler@gmail.com
- Adam Demedeiros, Helitac Officer, Manitoba Wildfire Service - Supervisor, (905) 536-4970
- Richard Vosters, Initial Attack Crew Leader, Manitoba Wildfire Service - Supervisor, (204) 513-0491, rvosters117@hotmail.com
Timeline
Initial Attack Crew Leader
Manitoba Government
06.2024 - 10.2024
Laborer
Joiser Wood Products INC.
10.2021 - 03.2022
Initial Attack Crew Member
Government of Manitoba
06.2021 - 06.2024
D/E Fulfillment Associate
Walmart Inc.
04.2020 - 04.2021
Seasonal Recreation Attendant
Quesnel Golf Course
05.2018 - 10.2020
Grade 12 - Diploma
Corrilieu Secondary School
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