Kyle Bowers has extensive education and training in arboriculture, urban forestry, firefighting, and health sciences. He has over 5 years of experience as a utility arborist for Hydro One, where he performs tree maintenance and responds to electrical emergencies. He also has experience as a volunteer firefighter for over 2 years with the Scugog Fire Department. Currently, he is involved in his community through organizations like the Owen Sound Men's Hockey League and Canadian Blood Services.

1. Kyle Bowers 858 23rd
St East Owen Sound, ON N4K 6Z5
Cell: 289-688-9687
Email: k_bowers@outlook.com
Education
Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2010
Fleming College, Lindsay, Ontario
 Successfully completed two, one- year certificate programs within the year
Pre- Service Firefighter Education and Training Sept. 2007 - Jun. 2008
Durham College, Whitby, Ontario
 Graduated with Honours
 Completed Co-op placement with Vaughan Fire and Emergency Services
Pre- Health Sciences Sept. 2005 - Apr. 2006
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario
 Graduated receiving credits in math, chemistry, biology and physics
Ontario Secondary School Diploma 2005
Port Perry High School, Port Perry, Ontario
 Graduated as an Ontario Scholar and received French Immersion Certificate
Fire Related Courses and Specialized Training
 Health and Safety Basic Certification Level 1 (Oct. 2016)
 Rope Rescue Technician Level II (Exp. Aug. 2018)
 Emergency Medical Responder with CPR and AED Level HCP (Exp. May 2019)
 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Sept. 2015)
 Certificate of Qualification- Utility Arborist Journeyperson (Jun. 2015)
 Industrial Vegetation Exterminator Licence (Apr. 2015)
 Tree and Bucket rescue (Apr. 2012- present)
 ISA Certified Arborist (Feb. 2012)
 Incident Management Systems IMS-100 (Mar. 2012)
 NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I/ Level II (Dec. 2011)
 NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations (Dec. 2011)
 National Pro Board (NBFSPQ) Certificates for Firefighter I/ II and Hazardous
Materials Operations (Dec. 2011)
 OFM Pumper Operations Course 11-42F (Oct. 2011)
 Pleasure Craft Operator Licence (Jul. 2010)
 Municipal Health and Safety Association Trench Rescue Course (May. 2008)
 OFM Terrorism/ Hazardous Materials Awareness in Ontario (Apr. 2008)
 Confined Space Rescue Awareness (2008)
 Flashover Recognition and Survival Training (2008)

2. Work Experience
Utility Arborist / J H&S C Rep – Forestry Services April 2012 - Present
Hydro One, Ontario
 Remove or prune trees and vegetation in proximity to energized transmission and
distribution power lines, by climbing or using 45’, 60’ and 70’ aerial devices
 Understand and implement advanced rigging systems, proper use of mechanical
advantages with blocks and pulleys
 Follow Hydro One’s forestry practices and standard operating guidelines
 Respond to electrical emergencies working alongside Fire and Police Services
 Safely operate heavy machinery and tandem axle lift trucks in accordance to the
Highway Traffic Act
 Extensive use of power and hydraulic tools, including but not limited to chainsaws
and brush chippers
Part-time/ Volunteer Firefighter March 2010 - August 2012
Scugog Fire Department, Station 1; Port Perry, Ontario
 Trained and responded to medical emergencies, structure & wild land fires, motor
vehicle collisions, ice & water rescues with water entry, and various alarm
activations while following standard operating guidelines
 Perform apparatus and equipment maintenance, dispatch duties and participate
in weekly fire related training
 Participated in and administered various public education events and programs
including: Fire Safety Trailer demonstrations, the Alarms for Life Program, School
fire drills, auto extrication demonstrations and various other fundraisers
Arborist apprentice April 2010 - April 2012
Arbor Tech Tree Care, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
 Preform various tree services including tree & stump removal and tree pruning
using safe climbing techniques or aerial devices in residential & municipal settings
 Install dynamic and static cable bracing systems, use various power tools and
relevant forestry equipment including ropes, rigging systems and proper use of
mechanical advantages
 Maintain a clean and safe work environment, while working as a team to efficiently
and effectively complete all assigned tasks
Volunteering and Community Involvement
Port Perry Firefighter Association March 2010 - August 2012
o Annual Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night
 Director for 11th
annual 2012 event and raised over $5000
o Muscular Dystrophy Canada
 Chairperson for Port Perry Firefighter Association (2011- 2012)
o Port Perry Fire Safety Trailer
 Presenter at various public education and fire prevention events
o Dreams Take Flight
 Raised and donated money to the organization

3. Other Community Involvement
Owen Sound Men’s Recreational Hockey League (Competitive Div.) 2012 - present
Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular - beverage services 2013 - present
Velocity Sport Performance and Fitness - Member 2014 - present
Canadian Blood Services - Donor 2014 - present
Hydro One Arbor Week - presenter and educator 2013 - present
PPFFA active member – various events i.e. tours, parades, fundraisers 2010 - 2012
Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive - participant 2010 -2012
Tough Mudder Charity mud run - participant 2012
Annual Port Perry Polar Plunge - participant 2012
Fire Safety/ Prevention School Presentations 2007 -2008
Oakville Fire Prevention Week - presenter/ educator 2007
Oshawa Fire Prevention Week - assist with set up and presentations 2007