This résumé was written by a graduating college senior who wanted to work for a wildland firefighting agency such as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management or U.S. Forest Service. The writer plans to save the résumé as a .txt file and enter it directly into these agencies’ employment databases. The questions below ask you to think about electronic résumés.
BURTON L. KREBS
Objective
Lead crew position on rappel crew.
Career History
- Senior Firefighter, Moyer Rappel Crew, 05/17-present
- Senior Firefighter, Boise Helitack, 05/16-10/16
- Hotshot Crew Member, Boise Interagency Hotshot Crew, 07/15-09/15
- Helirappel Crew Member, Moyer Rappel Crew, 06/11-09/14
Fire and Aviation Qualifications
Crew Boss (T)
Helicopter Manager
Helicopter Rappeller
Helirappel Spotter
Helispot Manager
Type 2 Helibase Manager (T)
Incident Commander Type 4 (T)
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Training and Development, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, GPA 3.57, May 2018
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledgeable of helicopter contract administration
- Perform daily and cumulative flight invoice cost summaries
Awards
“Outstanding Performance” Recognition, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 2016
“Outstanding Performance” Recognition, U.S. Forest Service, 2013, 2014, 2015