Estevan Vergne
United States Forest Service
San Jacinto,CA
4
years of professional experience
Dynamic forestry professional with extensive experience with the United States Forest Service, excelling in fire suppression and hazardous fuels reduction. Proven ability to lead crews in high-pressure situations during the initial attack phase and on complex incidents. Promotes training opportunities for self development and crew development. Utilizes strong GPS, and radio navigation skills. Qualified fire apparatus equipment operator. Committed to promoting fire safety and education through community engagement and effective training initiatives. Currently seeking employment as a Fire engine operator(Engineer).
Work History
Lead Forestry Technician GW-0462-05/02
1 Year 7 Months- California valid and current Class B license with tanks and airbrake endorsements.
- Current and qualified Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), Engine Operator (ENOP) and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3)
- Drives and operates the fire apparatus in various conditions both for initial attack, project work and other responses as needed.
- Completed initial attack hose lays using various methods for taking action via water, hand tools and saws.
- During the initial attack phase, made evaluations of hazards and rates of spread factoring fuels and topography to implement the proper method of fire suppression.
- Worked with cooperators in training hose lays, IWI's (Incident within an Incident), readiness reviews and classroom courses.
- Responsible for the day-to-day readiness of the fire apparatus and daily maintenance of the fire station.
- Assist prevention with public presentations, local fairs, parades and job fairs. Promoting fire education, prevention, safety and recruiting.
- Maintained records of crew logs, times, proper certifications, and training to stay up to date on all current qualifications.
- Performed hazardous fuels reduction in the thinning, reduction and piling of vegetation with the intent to treat acres for forest health.
Forestry Technician
2 Years 8 Months- Conducted forest inventory assessments to evaluate tree health and growth patterns.
- Assisted in implementing wildfire prevention strategies through controlled burns and vegetation management.
- Operated specialized forestry equipment for trail maintenance and habitat restoration projects.
- Collaborated with team members to monitor ecosystem health and report findings to supervisors.
- Firefighter Type 1(FFT1) qualified.
- Have current valid OF-346 government license.
- On initial attack hose lays used various methods for suppression actions via water, hand tools and saws.
- Led under supervision to adapt to the dynamic nature of fires by the need for strategic change and tactics according to topography, fuels, weather, and fire behavior.
- Worked with cooperators in training hose lays, IWI's (Incident within an Incident), readiness reviews and classroom courses.
- Responsible for the day-to-day readiness of the fire apparatus and daily maintenance of the fire station.
- Assist prevention with public presentations, local fairs, parades and job fairs. Promoting fire education, prevention, safety and recruiting.
- Maintained records of crew logs, times, proper certifications, and training to stay up to date on all current qualifications.
- Performed hazardous fuels reduction in the thinning, reduction and piling of vegetation.
Education
- Astrobiology
- Focused on the origins of life both past, present and future and planetary protection which involved establishing protocols to prevent contamination of other celestial bodies by Earth microbes and vice versa.
High School Diploma
- Weighted scaled 4.2 GPA
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Skills
Chainsaw operation
Chainsaw operation
Chainsaw operation
Chainsaw operation
Chainsaw operation
Chainsaw operation
Timeline
Lead Forestry Technician GW-0462-05/02
United States Forest Service
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Forestry Technician
United States Forest Service
05.2022 - 01.2025Read More
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