Tristan Gover

I'm seeking to gain workforce experience and further my Firefighting career through a seasonal Ski Patrol job.

Senior Sawyer/Swamper at Weber Basin Hand Crew Permanent (2026-03 – 2026-11)

I took a promotion from my engine job in California to come be a senior on the handcrew. Specifically I was a sawyer/swamper for most of the season. I gained a lot experience on the saw this season. Becoming more comfortable cutting trees down as well.

Engine 311 Seasonal at Shasta Trinity National Forest (2025-05 – 2025-11)

As part of the Engine 311 Crew our primary job in the forest was initial attack. When we weren't doing that our time was spent training such as mock hose lays, medical scenarios, building hose packs, and various duties assigned throughout the fire station that needed done. When we were assigned to large campaign fires our job could be backhaul, mop up, patrolling, and plumbing fireline.

Snow Removal - Snow Shoveler at Powder Mountain (2024-11 – 2026-03)

As a snow shoveler our main job was to go around to all the lodges and private houses and make them accessible throughout the winter as the name entails shoveling snow. Operating heavy snow blowers and driving big trucks on icy roads was also common. I loved this job and was really glad I went and did it for the winter. I wouldn't have had it any other way.

Squad 2-1 Seasonal/Permanent (Hand crew) at Fishlake National Forest (2022-05 – 2024-11)

As a squad member I performed various duties such as moving dirt, chopping brush, and felling small trees. Additionally, I was trained to construct a Fireline with tools like a pulaski, mcleod, axe, and power saws to limit the spread of fire. I have gone on three rolls with the Fishlake Regulars as a sawyer.

Furthermore, I was required to rehab, clean, and store these tools for future use. Mopping up by finding and extinguishing parts of the fire that persist to burn is also a common task. As well I handled equipment suited for fire suppression like a portable pump.

Finally, ignition with a drip torch was performed.

Forklift Operator at Major Lumber Company (2023-12 – 2024-02)

My daily tasks during this job included maintaining and operating a forklift. I also loaded and unloaded trucks for delivery as well as various other chores around the yard. Stocking wood and helping customers was a daily occurrence.

General Laborer at Mundt Contracting (2022-10 – 2023-05)

My duties while working for Richard Mundt include building fences, trimming tree limbs, cutting trees down, splitting wood, moving furniture, demolishing houses and sheds, installing wiring and drywall for new houses, while doing so in a safe manner.

Class E Delivery Driver at Arctic Glacier Premium Ice (2020-05 – 2022-04)

My basic duties include the delivery of ice in a timely and professional manner, loading and unloading trucks, accurate counts of cash at the end of the day from deliveries, superior customer service skills, and the use of heavy equipment such as motorized pallet jacks and large trucks such as Kenworths.

Diploma – Smithville High School (2020)

Associate in Arts – Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City