Alfredo Labro
Coulee Dam
Summary
Dynamic environmental professional with extensive experience at Colville Confederated Tribes, excelling in project management and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to analyze data and implement effective forest management plans, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Skilled in GIS mapping and fostering collaboration, I drive impactful environmental initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Non Point Source Coodinator/environmental Trust
Colville Confederated Tribes
Nespelem
03.2019 - 01.2025
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Ensured contractors were implementing forest practices
- Ensured contractors were applying water regulations
Forestry Technician/Wildland Firefighter
Colville Confederated Tribes
Nespelem/Keller
03.2008 - 09.2018
- Assisted with the development of short-term and long-term management plans for forests.
- Reviewed and interpreted aerial photos to aid forest management.
- Assisted with the preparation of environmental impact statements and other reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Participated in prescribed burning activities to restore natural fire cycles to an area's ecosystem.
- Worked with surveying teams to plan logging roads through forest lands designated for harvest, using laser rangefinders and electronic calculators to determine target distances and locations.
- Maintained records of field activities, including inventories, measurements, observations, and other information related to forestry operations.
- Responded quickly to wildland fires; assisted with containment efforts by clearing brush or constructing firebreaks.
- Evaluated forest stands for saleable timber with high attention to detail, estimating value and marking specific trees for harvesting.
- Implemented silviculture treatments such as thinning or regeneration cutting projects according to established guidelines.
- Identified hazardous conditions such as dead trees that may pose risks to public safety.
- Conducted timber cruises, volume estimations, and assessments of tree species composition in assigned areas.
- Analyzed aerial photographs and satellite images to detect signs of insect infestations or disease outbreaks among trees.
- Performed forest inventory and data collection using GPS technology and mapping software.
- Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Assisted forester in preparing and collecting data for forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Utilized navigation skills in remote areas to reach and suppress wildfires.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Conducted controlled burns to reduce wildfire risks and manage ecosystems.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Utilized incident command systems and protocols during firefighting and emergency operations.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Operated firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, fire pumps, and hoses, under hazardous conditions.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of fire management plans and policies.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Monitored weather conditions and fire behavior to adjust strategies and tactics.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Coordinated with aviation units for aerial firefighting support and reconnaissance.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies during large-scale fire suppression operations.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
- Participated in wildfire risk assessments and mitigation planning efforts.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks to crew members during fire suppression activities.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
Wildland Firefighter
Mt. Tolman Fire Center
Keller
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
- Conducted public education on fire prevention and safety practices.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks to crew members during fire suppression activities.
- Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Conducted controlled burns to reduce wildfire risks and manage ecosystems.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Monitored weather conditions and fire behavior to adjust strategies and tactics.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Utilized navigation skills in remote areas to reach and suppress wildfires.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Operated firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, fire pumps, and hoses, under hazardous conditions.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Roosevelt High School
Coulee Dam, WA05-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Forestry
Wenatchee Valley College
Omak, WaSkills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental assessment
- Data analysis
- GIS mapping
- Stakeholder communication
- Forest management planning
- Aerial photo interpretation
- Fire suppression
- Timber appraisal
- Equipment maintenance
- Data collection
Timeline
Non Point Source Coodinator/environmental Trust
Colville Confederated Tribes
03.2019 - 01.2025
Forestry Technician/Wildland Firefighter
Colville Confederated Tribes
03.2008 - 09.2018
Wildland Firefighter
Mt. Tolman Fire Center
02.2007 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Lake Roosevelt High School
Associate of Applied Science - Forestry
Wenatchee Valley College
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