Angus Davis
Summary
Experienced with wildfire suppression and control utilising advanced firefighting techniques and emergency protocols efficiently while in dynamic and high stress environments. Ability to work in a team and maintain situational awareness of potential threats and hazards ensures swift, effective and safe response to fire incidents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal Forest Fire Operation Officer
DEECA- Forest Fire Management
Orbost, VIC
11.2024 - 05.2025
- On 7 occasions I was sent as part of a taskforce of up to 20 other crew members to the fire line for up to a week at a time working 14-18 hour shifts everyday. We worked as a crew to prevent the spread and contain the fires with the help of air assets while keeping houses and ourselves safe.
- Participated in 6 weeks of planned burning tours around the state. Traveling to locations and then listening to the brief given by team leader to then execute the planned burn within the parameters in a safe and professional manner.
- Assisted in daily 9-5 operations such as road maintenance, campsite management and off siding machinery as required while maintaining readiness for deployment to the fire line at all times.
- Worked with 10-15 people on a daily basis and on the fire line up to 400, always trying to watch out for and offer help where I could see other crew members were struggling.
- Maintained equipment and tools such as chainsaws, axes, rakehoes, hoses and pumps while adhering to organizational standards for safety and quality.
- Engaged in problem solving while under high stress and pressure from approaching fire fronts threatening properties as well as other crews.
- I am about to begin a second season working from December till May Gaining further experience in firefighting techniques and becoming proficient in them over the course of several more fire line deployments and burning operations.
High Ropes Course Coordinator
Trails End Summer Camp
Beach Lake Pennsylvania
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Used a range of knots to tie in kids to the course.
- Coordinated activities to help development of educational programs for campers.
- Managed scheduling for daily camp high rope activities, ensuring seamless operations.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance camper engagement through innovative programming initiatives.
Waiter
Marlo Hotel
Marlo
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Worked in a team environment where time based stress was placed upon us to deliver task to better the experiences of the customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries and needs.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders and accurate menu descriptions.
- Efficiently handled cash transactions and processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orbost Community College
OrbostSkills
Over the course of the months from November 2024 to May 2025 I participated in several deployments to the fire line where I learnt skills to effectively suppress and control fires using dry fire fighting techniques such as rakehoe line and back burning as well as using water and foam
Often times using drip torches and matches to ignite specific areas to then back into the oncoming fire reducing the fuel load in front of the fire as well as any potential fires in the future
Gained a proficiency in the use of pumps and hoses to move water from the nearest water source into the tanks of firefighting vehicles as well as directly being used on the fire
Experience in walking through bush land that has been burnt looking for hotspots that have potential to reignite the fire while maintaining awareness of dangerous trees and other hazards around me
Assistant coach of an under 17’s Australian football team, helping to organise and train players, then executing strategies and tactics on game days
Certification
Australian cross cut chainsaw certification.
Red Cross basic first aid certification.
Basic 4WD course certification.
Completed week long general firefighting course.
Timeline
High Ropes Course Coordinator
Trails End Summer Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
Seasonal Forest Fire Operation Officer
DEECA- Forest Fire Management
11.2024 - 05.2025
Waiter
Marlo Hotel
08.2021 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Orbost Community College