Amber McVicar
Redmond,Oregon
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Thrives in high-intensity environments, consistently demonstrating adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prescribed Fire Module Crewmember
The Nature Conservancy
06.2024 - Current
- Participated in prescribed fire duties including, fire line construction, firing operations, hose lay construction, and mop-up
- Maintained and operated a variety of specialized tools and equipment such as, chainsaws, pulaskis, shovels, McLeods, axes, drip torches, radios, GPS, portable pumps and fire engines
- Performed project work such as hazardous fuels reduction, fuels inventory, and fire effects monitoring
- Maintained an arduous level of physical fitness
- Incorporated an understanding of ecological objectives associated with firing operations
Noxious Weeds Field Technician
The Mid Klamath Watershed Council
04.2016 - 05.2024
- Recognized & removed priority invasive species within the Klamath basin
- Utilized GIS/GPS for navigation, mapping & data synthesis
- Worked in variable weather conditions within remote wilderness areas
- Hand collected ripe native plant seeds at predetermined locations
- Monitored trees for sudden oak death
- Conducted annual Burned Area Emergency Response surveys
- Maintained and utilized a variety of equipment, including weed wrenches, digging tools, weed-whackers, brush-cutters, chain saws and pick axes
- Collaborated with Federal, Non-profit and Tribal partners
- Contributed to the salvage & planting of native species in various restoration projects
Nursery Assistant
Crimson Sage Nursery
03.2015 - 05.2024
- Properly identified various plant species
- Propagated a large variety of nursery stock, implementing unique requirements for either seed germination or root cuttings
- Performed seasonally appropriate tasks such as pruning, starting seed and harvesting
- Monitored plants for various pests & pathogens including slugs, mildew, root rot, and fire blight
- Monitored & repaired irrigation systems
- Lifted 50+ lbs on a daily basis
- Prepared, assembled & packaged mail
orders
Certification
- CPR/AED
- IS-100 Introduction to ICS
- S-130 Basic firefighter
- S-190 Introduction to fire behavior
- IS-700 National incident management system (NIMS) Introduction
- L-180 Human Factors in the wildland fire service
- S-212 Wildand Fire Chainsaws
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
Timeline
Prescribed Fire Module Crewmember
The Nature Conservancy
06.2024 - Current
Noxious Weeds Field Technician
The Mid Klamath Watershed Council
04.2016 - 05.2024
Nursery Assistant
Crimson Sage Nursery
03.2015 - 05.2024