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Roman Molnar

Montrose

Summary

After 6 years of primarily working in wildland fire, I am pursuing a position with Montrose Fire Protection District. My personality and my why, align with the values commonly found in a city structure department. I bring a lot of experience to the table on the wildland side, and would be happy to share that in a new career field, with new challenges and responsibilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Firefighter

Bureau of Land Management
02.2024 - Current

While working in this position, I worked at the equivalent of a GS-05 position. I served as a crewmember on a Type 4 Engine, where I used specialized fire tools, different equipment, and techniques to actively suppress wildfires. Additionally I performed basic fireline activities such as lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools, chainsaws, operation of pumps and accessories, hose layout, and line construction. Additionally I worked as the crew EMT.

Shuttle Driver

Telluride Express
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted regular vehicle inspections to identify potential maintenance issues, contributing to overall fleet reliability.
  • Assisted in the training of new shuttle drivers, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure their success in the role.
  • Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient shuttle services to various destinations.

AD/Firefighter EMT

Bureau of Land Management
06.2023 - 12.2023

While working in this position, I worked at the equivalent of a GS-04 position. I served as a crew member on a Type 6 and Type 4 engines, where I used specialized fire tools, different equipment and techniques to actively suppress wildfires. Additionally I performed basic fireline activities such as lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools, operation of pumps and accessories, hose layout, and line construction.

Ground Person

Climb! Tree Services
06.2023 - 12.2023

• Work as a ground person for a professional arborist company.

• Work on anything ground related such as helping tree climbers with technical rope rigging, cutting trees,operating wood chipper, and ensuring safety of work zone.

• Perform duties on different types of jobs such as forestry, fire mitigation, tree pruning, hazard tree removal, etc.

Proficient in the use of various chainsaws, wood chipper, winches, ropes and rigging, pole saws, and ladders.

Fire Recruit

Grand Junction Fire Department
02.2023 - 05.2023

• I was a firefighter recruit in a professional fire academy.

•Trained on ladders, hoses, search, and any skills structural firefighting related.

Shuttle Driver

Telluride Express
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted regular vehicle inspections to identify potential maintenance issues, contributing to overall fleet reliability.
  • Assisted in the training of new shuttle drivers, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure their success in the role.
  • Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient shuttle services to various destinations.

Helicopter Crewmember

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
05.2021 - 11.2022

• Held position on a Type 2 Helicopter in Montrose, Colorado as a Helicopter Crewmember.

• Performed duties of a wildland firefighter working initial attack, as well as extended attack.

• Performed search and rescue work, worked as an EMT, shuttled search and rescue members, searched for injured parties, helped in the extraction of patients.

• Proficient in use of pumps, chainsaws, hand tools, hose, radios, helicopter operations, etc.

Volunteer Firefighter

Indian Hills Fire Rescue
09.2019 - 09.2021

Responded to calls from station and home to the nearby community of Indian Hills and surrounding communities when needed. Performed duties of Structural Firefighter, EMT, Wildland Firefighter (In district wildfires, and Initial Attack), Rescue Operations (auto extrication, low angle rescue, injured hikers/bikers on trails, etc.)

Forestry Technician

United States Forest Service
04.2020 - 12.2020

• Held position on a Type 6 Engine in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, Engine 11-6111

• Performed duties of a wildland firefighter such as fire suppression and mop up.

• Performed project work such as thinning projects, prescribed fire preparation, logging projects.

• Performed prevention work posting signs, engaging the public about fire safety/restrictions.

• Helped Recreation in clearing snags from campsites, installing fire rings, etc.

• Proficient in use of pumps, chainsaws, hand tools, hose, radios, etc.

Order Fulfillment Associate

Home Depot
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Upheld a positive work atmosphere through consistently displaying an enthusiastic attitude toward fulfilling daily tasks and supporting team efforts toward shared goals.
  • Handled high-priority orders with urgency, prioritizing their prompt processing and shipment to meet customer needs.
  • Streamlined order fulfillment processes by implementing efficient picking and packing techniques.
  • Developed strong familiarity with warehouse technology systems, enabling quick navigation through inventory databases and expedited processing of orders.

Expediter

Table Mountain Inn
01.2018 - 06.2019

• Prepared food to leave kitchen. Ensured orders were complete, detailed, and stacked correctly on trays for the wait staff. Served food on occasion to customers when time allowed.

Wildland Specialist

Grand Lake Fire Protection District
06.2018 - 08.2018

• Member on a Type 3 wildland engine.

• Dug line to prevent fire spread and performed fire suppression duties.

• Performed mop up activities.

• Patrolled in engine and on foot to look for hotspots.

Tools used - McLeod, Pulaski, Combi-Tool, Fire Axe, Shovel, Portable Radio, Pumps.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Management

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2021

Skills

    Qualified Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

    Qualified Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)

    Qualified Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)

    Qualified Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B)

    Qualified Engine Operator (ENOP)

    Plastic Sphere Dispenser Operator trainee

    S-130 - Firefighter Training

    S-190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

    L-180 – Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

    S-212 – Wildland Fire Chainsaws – FAL A Qualified

    S-211- Portable Pumps and Water Use

    S-215-Firing Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface

    S-219- Firing Operations

    L-280 – Followership to Leadership

    S-290 – Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

    S-131 – Firefighter Type 1

    S-271 – Helicopter Crew Member

    Hover STEP

    A-312 – Water Ditching

    A-219 – Helicopter Transport of External Cargo

    RT-130 – Annual Fire Refresher, last taken August 2023

    Annual Arduous Work Capacity Test taken and passed 2018/2019/2020/2021/2022/2023/2024

    FEMA

    IS-00700a - National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction

    IS-00200b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200

    IS-00100c - Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100

    IS-00201 – Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan

    IS-00800c – National Response Framework, An Introduction

    IS-0001821 – FEMA EEO Employee Course 2021

    IS- 00120c – An Introduction to Exercises

    IS- 00230d – Fundamentals of Emergency Management

    IS- 00235c – Emergency Planning

    IS- 00240b – Leadership and Influence

    IS-00241b – Decision Making and Problem Solving

    IS-00242b – Effective Communication

    IS-00244b – Developing and Managing Volunteers IS-00075 – Military Resources in Emergency Management

Timeline

Shuttle Driver

Telluride Express
01.2025 - Current

Senior Firefighter

Bureau of Land Management
02.2024 - Current

AD/Firefighter EMT

Bureau of Land Management
06.2023 - 12.2023

Ground Person

Climb! Tree Services
06.2023 - 12.2023

Fire Recruit

Grand Junction Fire Department
02.2023 - 05.2023

Shuttle Driver

Telluride Express
11.2022 - 02.2023

Helicopter Crewmember

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
05.2021 - 11.2022

Forestry Technician

United States Forest Service
04.2020 - 12.2020

Volunteer Firefighter

Indian Hills Fire Rescue
09.2019 - 09.2021

Order Fulfillment Associate

Home Depot
07.2019 - 04.2020

Wildland Specialist

Grand Lake Fire Protection District
06.2018 - 08.2018

Expediter

Table Mountain Inn
01.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Fire And Emergency Management

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Roman Molnar