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Andre Evans

Buellton,CA

Summary

A professional, team oriented, dynamic multi-tasker who values a positive work environment and has an eye for details. Strong communication, leadership skills, and a fast learner I enjoy a fast-paced work environment.

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years of professional experience

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Work History

Helicopter Manager (HLCO)

Pacific Southwest Region (R5)

07.2024 - 11.2024

During my detail with the Pacific South West Regional Helicopter Coordinator Program I have had the opportunity to direct helicopter tactical operations, provide aerial supervision and establish priorities for extended attack, and other aviation duties as required.
I have Received mobilization information, evaluated aircraft needs to perform air tactical missions, briefed helicopter pilots on mission requirements and crew resource management. Determined navigation requirements, requested location of known hazards, and identified unknown hazards, gathered air space information, identified available aircraft and estimated time of arrivals. Established air traffic control, identified retardant and foam use restrictions, established target identification and appropriate tactics and coordinated with appropriate personnel.
I have Ordered additional air resources as needed, briefed pilots, and ensured positive control of aircraft in the incident airspace. Notified ground crews of incoming aircraft and tactics, coordinated with other incidents, provided intelligence to appropriate personnel, and monitored incident aircraft and pilot flight hour limitations.
I Apply technical methods and procedures related to aviation operations and to managing agency programs. Performed a wide variety of limited aviation operations projects incorporating diverse technical knowledge. Ensured that risk management processes were applied to aerial supervision and tactics, and reevaluated continually during the operational period.
As required I scheduled and assists in the inspection of aviation activities, selected locations for temporary and semi-permanent airfields, helispots, and heliports as needed for air tactical operations.
As a Helicopter Manager I serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative and Project Inspector on Exclusive Use and Call When Needed helicopter contracts and Aircraft Rental Agreements. I Establish and maintain positive working and professional relationships with Aviation Contract personnel and cooperators. I Continually maintain and support Crew Resource Management. I have a strong working knowledge and utilization of Aviation and USFS policies and regulations. I utilize the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations Guide, NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision Guide, NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management Guide, Incident Response Pocket Guide, Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide, National Interagency Mobilization Guide, as well as the Safecom and Safenet reporting systems. I also Compile payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time. I determine violations of safety regulations or contractual clauses and respond to them appropriately utilizing the proper chain of command and notification systems and provide accurate and up to date documentation. I am responsible for completing and updating all the data entry that is pertinent to the helicopter contract including payment, as well as for the modules three vehicles and crew members. This includes utilizing programs such as the Aviation Business System, Vehicle Mileage Database, Paycheck 8, U.S. Bank for government purchase card reconciliation, and ETS-2 as an Approver and Travel Arranger. I am also responsible for auditing, tracking, and imputing the crews fire experience and certifications into (IQCS) the Incident Qualification and Certification System. I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects. I ensure that my subordinates are trained and qualified in order to fulfill all operational and safety needs. I serve as an instructor for forest and regional courses and workshops that instruct helitack, forest and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management such as S-131, S-290, S-271, S-234, L-180, and L-280. I conduct current and out-year planning of the helitack budget. Purchasing all safety and emergency equipment and supplies pertinent to the operations of the helitack module. I am the assistant to the helitack supervisor, with the Superintendent absent I am responsible for the day to day operations and supervision of the helicopter, contractors, and helitack crew. I perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff that I supervise. I am responsible for helicopter safety and compliance at all times.
It is my duty to serve as an Incident Commander (IC), managing resources that vary from single resource to multiple resource task forces and strike teams. I have coordinated and prioritized attack sequences in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and the principles of efficient aircraft use. As a Helitack Assistant Supervisor I provide pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations and tactics. I am a Helicopter Manager, preparing helicopters for mission response, briefing personnel, performing aerial recons, relaying critical incident information, making tactical decisions, deploying personnel and coordinating with other incident resources and aviation assets. I am responsible for the proper site selection, construction, and approval of remote helicopter landing areas, plan and prepare for the use of helicopter external loads, water buckets, and rigging. I give oral and written operational briefings and supervise the personnel on the helitack crew. I also ensure the load manifest and aircraft weight and balance calculations are accurate and within helicopter limitations and safety guidelines. I accomplish multiple helitack functions to facilitate complex helibase operations such as Helibase Manager, Deck coordinator, cargo, troop shuttle, mobile retardant, longline, medivac, and reconnaissance missions. As wells as coordination with aerial supervision modules such as Air Attack and Helicopter Coordinators. I perform wildfire suppression within training and physical capabilities. I independently perform recurring fire suppression duties and supervision of the helitack crew. I load the helicopter personnel and cargo considering the methods to be used, weight distribution needed, necessity for securing all the items, and the total weight that is within the allowable payload of the helicopter. I complete manifests of personnel and equipment that are being transported to the fire or other work sites. I inventory and inspect the helicopter accessories, fire tools, and all equipment. I assure that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.

Helitack Assistant Supervisor

Los Padres National Forest

07.2022 - Current

The Los Padres is a spectacular Forest and I am exceptionally proud to be the Assistant Supervisor on the Santa Ynez Flight Crew, the crew is housed on the Santa Barbara Ranger District. The Los Padres National Forest encompasses approximately 1.75 million acres of central California's coast and transverse ranges. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from north to south and consists of two separate land divisions. The “main division” of the forest includes lands within San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The forest is divided into five districts.
The Flight Crew is a 15 person type 2 Initial Attack hand crew. The Helicopter assigned to the module is on exclusive use type 2, Bell 212 HP. The module has Initial and Extended Attack responsibility throughout the entire forest as well as fulfilling mutual aid responsibilities with our local co-operators such as Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Kern County, Los Angeles County and Cal Fire. The Helicopter and crew are a national recourse and we are assigned to cover geographic areas and large Incidents that need air support throughout the country.
As a Helitack Assistant Supervisor every year I assist in the hiring and onboarding of our Apprentices and seasonal employees. I serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative and Project Inspector on Exclusive Use and Call When Needed helicopter contracts and Aircraft Rental Agreements. I Establish and maintain positive working and professional relationships with Aviation Contract personnel and cooperators. I Continually maintain and support Crew Resource Management. I have a strong working knowledge and utilization of Aviation and USFS policies and regulations. I utilize the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations Guide, NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision Guide, NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management Guide, Incident Response Pocket Guide, Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide, National Interagency Mobilization Guide, as well as the Safecom and Safenet reporting systems. I also Compile payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time. I determine violations of safety regulations or contractual clauses and respond to them appropriately utilizing the proper chain of command and notification systems and provide accurate and up to date documentation. I am responsible for completing and updating all the data entry that is pertinent to the helicopter contract including payment, as well as for the modules three vehicles and crew members. This includes utilizing programs such as the Aviation Business System, Vehicle Mileage Database, Paycheck 8, U.S. Bank for government purchase card reconciliation, and ETS-2 as an Approver and Travel Arranger. I am also responsible for auditing, tracking, and imputing the crews fire experience and certifications into (IQCS) the Incident Qualification and Certification System. I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects. I ensure that my subordinates are trained and qualified in order to fulfill all operational and safety needs. I serve as an instructor for forest and regional courses and workshops that instruct helitack, forest and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management such as S-131, S-290, S-271, S-234, L-180, and L-280. I conduct current and out-year planning of the helitack budget. Purchasing all safety and emergency equipment and supplies pertinent to the operations of the helitack module. I am the assistant to the helitack supervisor, with the Superintendent absent I am responsible for the day to day operations and supervision of the helicopter, contractors, and helitack crew. I perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff that I supervise. I am responsible for helicopter safety and compliance at all times.
It is my duty to serve as an Incident Commander (IC), managing resources that vary from single resource to multiple resource task forces and strike teams. I have coordinated and prioritized attack sequences in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and the principles of efficient aircraft use. As a Helitack Assistant Supervisor I provide pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations and tactics. I am a Helicopter Manager, preparing helicopters for mission response, briefing personnel, performing aerial recons, relaying critical incident information, making tactical decisions, deploying personnel and coordinating with other incident resources and aviation assets. I am responsible for the proper site selection, construction, and approval of remote helicopter landing areas, plan and prepare for the use of helicopter external loads, water buckets, and rigging. I give oral and written operational briefings and supervise the personnel on the helitack crew. I also ensure the load manifest and aircraft weight and balance calculations are accurate and within helicopter limitations and safety guidelines. I accomplish multiple helitack functions to facilitate complex helibase operations such as Helibase Manager, Deck coordinator, cargo, troop shuttle, mobile retardant, longline, medivac, and reconnaissance missions. As wells as coordination with aerial supervision modules such as Air Attack and Helicopter Coordinators. I perform wildfire suppression within training and physical capabilities. I independently perform recurring fire suppression duties and supervision of the helitack crew. I load the helicopter personnel and cargo considering the methods to be used, weight distribution needed, necessity for securing all the items, and the total weight that is within the allowable payload of the helicopter. I complete manifests of personnel and equipment that are being transported to the fire or other work sites. I inventory and inspect the helicopter accessories, fire tools, and all equipment. I assure that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.
Supervisor: Jerick Domingues (805) 350-3716 Jerick.domingues@usda.gov Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Helitack Assistant Supervisor (Temporary Detail)

Los Padres National Forest

09.2020 - 01.2021

This is my first detail as a Helitack Assistant Supervisor on the Santa Ynez Flight Crew. This has been a spectacular year to have a detail as the Assistant Supervisor. There have been many challenges and difficulties to adapt to and overcome. One aspect that has added complexity this year is Covid-19. In the beginning of the year I assisted the Superintendent in establishing our modules project of work and continued oversite while our crew members were teleworking. I assisted in the onboarding of our Apprentices and seasonal employees during this time. In order to mitigate the exposure to the helitack crew and helicopter contract personnel to Covid-19 I established our crew’s Best Management Practices. Another challenge this year was taking on the additional responsibility of managing the Type-1 helicopter on the forest. This added complexities to our staffing requirements having two helicopters to manage 7 days a week with only 4 qualified managers. This became even more complicated as two of our qualified helicopter managers left due to details and paternity leave, leaving only myself and our superintendent left to fulfil the staffing requirements. Additionally, with this being a record fire year in California, and having both our Type 2 and Type 1 helicopters and the helitack crew committed to incidents throughout the state, managing fatigue and continual staffing requirements was quite a task. Our Helicopter has also been chosen to extend its contract this year through December. This year we had a large and complex fire on our forest, the Dolan Incident. During this fire our crew and both helicopters supported this incident for over 50 days. Throughout these 50 days I managed both our Type 2 and Type 1 helicopters on the incident, continued to supervise our helitack crew, and managed the helibase at Tusi Helibase on Fort Hunter Liggett. While I was the helibase Manager at Tusi Helibase there was a shelter deployment and burn over on the incident. I coordinated all the air medical resources involved in the extraction of the injured personnel to medical facilities and maintained coordination and communication with the Incident Commander, Air Attack, Communications, Air Operations, and Air Support. I also established a Critical Support Station with the aid of our crew members on the helibase and the non-injured Firefighters involved in the incident were transported to the helibase to initiate their Critical Incident Stress Management. After the incident, due to some of our close working and personal relationships with the personnel involved in the burn over two of the helitack crew members on my crew that were operating as the Air Base Radio Operator and Take Off and Landing Coordinators on the helibase were experiencing some post-traumatic stress. Due to the difficulties they were experiencing I coordinated a Critical Incident Stress Management Debriefing for them and our entire crew. A Short time later after the burn over one of the Firefighters involved in the incident needed a module to go to since there’s would be non-operational for the rest of the year. I assisted in on boarding this individual to our crew and then later was able to assist in that individuals permanent transfer onto our module.
As a Helitack Assistant Supervisor I serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative and Project Inspector on Exclusive Use and Call When Needed helicopter contracts and Aircraft Rental Agreements. I Establish and maintain positive working and professional relationships with Aviation Contract personnel and cooperators. I Continually maintain and support Crew Resource Management. I have a strong working knowledge and utilization of Aviation and USFS policies and regulations. I utilize the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations Guide, NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision Guide, NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management Guide, Incident Response Pocket Guide, Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide, National Interagency Mobilization Guide, as well as the Safecom and Safenet reporting systems. I also Compile payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time. I determine violations of safety regulations or contractual clauses and respond to them appropriately utilizing the proper chain of command and notification systems and provide accurate and up to date documentation. I am responsible for completing and updating all the data entry that is pertinent to the helicopter contract including payment, as well as for the modules three vehicles and crew members. This includes utilizing programs such as the Aviation Business System, Vehicle Mileage Database, Paycheck 8, U.S. Bank for government purchase card reconciliation, and ETS-2 as an Approver and Travel Arranger. I am also responsible for auditing, tracking, and imputing the crews fire experience and certifications into (IQCS) the Incident Qualification and Certification System. I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects. I ensure that my subordinates are trained and qualified in order to fulfill all operational and safety needs. I serve as an instructor for forest and regional courses and workshops that instruct helitack, forest and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management such as S-131, S-290, S-271, S-234, L-180, and L-280. I conduct current and out-year planning of the helitack budget. Purchasing all safety and emergency equipment and supplies pertinent to the operations of the helitack module. I am the assistant to the helitack supervisor, with the Superintendent absent I am responsible for the day to day operations and supervision of the helicopter, contractors, and helitack crew. I perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff that I supervise. I am responsible for helicopter safety and compliance at all times.
It is my duty to serve as an Incident Commander (IC), managing resources that vary from single resource to multiple resource task forces and strike teams. I have coordinated and prioritized attack sequences in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and the principles of efficient aircraft use. As a Helitack Assistant Supervisor I provide pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations and tactics. I am a Helicopter Manager, preparing helicopters for mission response, briefing personnel, performing aerial recons, relaying critical incident information, making tactical decisions, deploying personnel and coordinating with other incident resources and aviation assets. I am responsible for the proper site selection, construction, and approval of remote helicopter landing areas, plan and prepare for the use of helicopter external loads, water buckets, and rigging. I give oral and written operational briefings and supervise the personnel on the helitack crew. I also ensure the load manifest and aircraft weight and balance calculations are accurate and within helicopter limitations and safety guidelines. I accomplish multiple helitack functions to facilitate complex helibase operations such as Helibase Manager, Deck coordinator, cargo, troop shuttle, mobile retardant, longline, medivac, and reconnaissance missions. As wells as coordination with aerial supervision modules such as Air Attack and Helicopter Coordinators. I perform wildfire suppression within training and physical capabilities. I independently perform recurring fire suppression duties and supervision of the helitack crew. I load the helicopter personnel and cargo considering the methods to be used, weight distribution needed, necessity for securing all the items, and the total weight that is within the allowable payload of the helicopter. I complete manifests of personnel and equipment that are being transported to the fire or other work sites. I inventory and inspect the helicopter accessories, fire tools, and all equipment. I assure that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.
Supervisor: Jerick Domingues (805) 350-3716 Jerick.domingues@usda.gov
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Helitack Squad Leader

Los Padres National Forest

01.2017 - Current

I am currently a Helitack Squad Leader on the Santa Ynez Flight Crew. The Flight Crew is housed on the Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara Ranger District.
As a Helitack Squad Leader it is my duty to serve as an Incident Commander (IC), managing resources that vary from single resource to multiple resource task forces and strike teams. I have coordinated and prioritized attack sequences in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and the principles of efficient aircraft use. As a helitack squad leader I provide pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations and tactics.
I have many supervisory and operational responsibilities, for example; I serve as a Helicopter Manager, preparing helicopters for mission response, briefing personnel, performing aerial recons, relaying critical incident information, making tactical decisions, deploying personnel and coordinating with other incident resources and aviation assets.
I also Compile payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time. I serve as a Project Inspector and Contracting Officer's Representative on Exclusive Use and Call When Needed helicopter contracts and Aircraft Rental Agreements. I determine violations of safety regulations or contractual clauses and respond to them appropriately utilizing the proper chain of command and notification systems and provide accurate and up to date documentation. I am responsible for completing and updating all of the data entry that is pertinent to the helicopter contract including payment, as well as for the modules three vehicles and crew members. This includes utilizing programs such as the Aviation Business System, Vehicle Mileage Database, Paycheck 8, US Bank for government purchase card reconciliation, and ETS-2 as a travel arranger.
With the Captain or Superintendent absent I am also responsible for the day to day operations and supervision of the helicopter, contractors, and helitack crew. I perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff that I supervise. I am responsible for helicopter safety and compliance at all times.
I am responsible for the proper site selection, construction, and approval of remote helicopter landing areas, plan and prepare for the use of helicopter external loads, water buckets, and rigging. I give oral and written operational briefings and supervise the personnel on the helitack crew. I also ensure the load manifest and aircraft weight and balance calculations are accurate and within helicopter limitations and safety guidelines.
I accomplish multiple helitack functions to facilitate complex helibase operations such as managing the helibase, Deck coordinator, cargo, troop shuttle, mobile retardant, longline, medivac, and reconnaissance missions.
I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects. I ensure that my subordinates are trained and qualified in order to fulfill all operational and safety needs. I have served as an instructor for forest and regional courses and workshops that instruct helitack, forest and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management such as S-131, S-290, S-271, S-234, L-180, and L-280.
I conduct current and out-year planning of the helitack budget. Purchasing all safety and emergency equipment and supplies pertinent to the operations of the helitack module.
I perform wildfire suppression within training and physical capabilities. I independently perform recurring fire suppression duties and supervision of the helitack crew. I load the helicopter personnel and cargo considering the methods to be used, weight distribution needed, necessity for securing all the items, and the total weight that is within the allowable payload of the helicopter. I complete manifests of personnel and equipment that are being transported to the fire or other work sites. I inventory and inspect the helicopter accessories, fire tools, and all equipment. I assure that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.
Supervisor: Jerick Domingues (805-350-3716) Jerick.domingues@usda.gov
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Los Padres National Forest

06.2016 - 09.2016

This was my second detail as a Helitack Squad Leader on the Santa Ynez Flight Crew. As a Helitack Squad Leader it is my duty to serve as an Incident Commander (IC), managing resources that vary from single resource to multiple resource task forces and strike teams.
I have coordinated and prioritized attack sequences in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and the principles of efficient aircraft use. As a helitack squad leader I provide pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations and tactics.
In the position as the squad leader on the crew I have many supervisory and operational responsibilities, for example; I serve as a Helicopter Manager, preparing helicopters for mission response, briefing personnel, performing aerial recons, relaying critical incident information, making tactical decisions, deploying personnel and coordinating with other incident resources and aviation assets.
I also Compile payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time. I serve as a Project Inspector on Exclusive Use and Call When Needed helicopter contracts and Aircraft Rental Agreements. I am responsible for completing and updating all of the data entry that is pertinent to the helicopter contract including payment, as well as for the modules three vehicles and crew members. This includes utilizing programs such as the Aviation Business System, the Vehicle Mileage Database, Paycheck 8, and as a travel arranger in ETS-2. I determine violations of safety regulations or contractual clauses and respond to them appropriately utilizing the proper chain of command and notification systems and provide accurate and up to date documentation.
I give oral and written operational briefings and supervise the crew in the absence of the Helitack Superintendent and Captain. During these times I am solely responsible for the day to day operation and supervision of the module. I perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff that I supervise. I am responsible for helicopter safety and compliance at all times. I am responsible for the proper site selection, construction, and approval of remote helicopter landing areas, plan and prepare for the use of helicopter external loads, water buckets, and rigging. I also ensure the load manifest and aircraft weight and balance calculations are accurate and within helicopter limitations and safety guidelines.
I accomplish multiple helitack functions to facilitate complex helibase operations such as cargo, troop shuttle, mobile retardant plants, deck operations, longline, medivac, and reconnaissance missions. I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects including aerial ignition.
I ensure that my subordinates are trained and qualified in order to fulfill all operational and safety needs. I have served as an instructor for forest and regional courses and workshops that instruct helitack, forest and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management such as S-131, S-290, S-271, S-234, L-180, and L-280.
I provide input to the superintendent and captain of the flight crew in current and out-year planning of the helitack budget. I have performed wildfire suppression support within training and physical capabilities. I independently perform recurring fire suppression duties and supervision of the helitack crew. I load the helicopter personnel and cargo considering the methods to be used, weight distribution needed, necessity for securing all the items, and the total weight that is within the allowable payload of the helicopter. I complete manifests of personnel and equipment that are being transported to the fire or other work sites. I inventory and inspect the helicopter accessories, fire tools, and all equipment. I assure that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.
Supervisor: Jerick Domingues ((805) 350-3716) Jerick.domingues@usda.gov
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Los Padres National Forest

09.2014 - 01.2015

This was my first detail as a Helitack Crew Squad Leader. During this time I worked on the Santa Ynez Flight Crew. The Flight Crew is housed on the Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara Ranger District.
As a Helitack Squad Leader it is my duty to serve as an Incident Commander (IC), managing resources that vary from single resource to multiple resource task forces and strike teams. I have coordinated and prioritized attack sequences in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and the principles of efficient aircraft use.
As a helitack squad leader I provide pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations and tactics.
In the position as the squad leader on the crew I have many supervisory and operational responsibilities for example; preparing the helicopter for mission response, briefing personnel, performing aerial recon, relaying critical incident information, making tactical decisions, deploying personnel, and coordinating with other incident resources and aviation assets. I determine violations of safety regulations or contractual clauses and respond to them appropriately utilizing the proper chain of command and notification systems and provide accurate and up to date documentation. I am responsible for completing and updating all of the data entry that is pertinent to the helicopter contract including payment, as well as for the modules three vehicles and crew members. This includes utilizing programs such as the Aviation Business System and Paycheck 8. With the Captain or Superintendent absent I am also responsible for the day to day operation and supervision of the module. I perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff that I supervise.
I am responsible for helicopter safety and compliance at all times. I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects including aerial ignition. I ensure that my subordinates are trained and qualified in order to fulfill all operational and safety needs.
I serve as an instructor for forest and regional courses and workshops that instruct helitack, forest, and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management such as S-131, S-290, S-271, S-234, L-180, and L-280.
I provide input to the superintendent and captain of the flight crew in current and out-year planning of the helitack budget.
I have performed wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical capabilities. I independently perform recurring fire suppression duties and supervision of the helitack crew. I load the helicopter personnel and cargo considering the methods to be used, weight distribution needed, necessity for securing all the items, and the total weight that is within the allowable payload of the helicopter. I complete manifests of personnel and equipment that are being transported to the fire or other work sites. I inventory and inspect the helicopter accessories, fire tools, and all equipment. I assure that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.
I am certified in the use of long line and external loads and the operation and maintenance of the accessory equipment. I’m responsible for the operation and maintenance of all of the specialized equipment that is used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.
I have accomplished emergency repairs that were necessary to permit continued use of the equipment. In instances when the helicopter could not be used effectively in the suppression of the fire I have taken aggressive control action in attacking the fire by using other means such as cutting hand line, laying hose, and conducting burn outs.
I have served on a helitack crew and engines to suppress the full range of difficult and complex fires. I operate specialized fire suppression equipment such as portable pumps and drip torches.
I gather and consider information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment, I recommend the best approaches and practices to use in the protection of the values at risk.
Throughout my carrier I have accomplished fuels reduction work and the suppression of wildland fires using a variety of hand and power tools.
While on the fireline I have patrolled the line to locate and extinguish sparks, flare-ups, and spot fires that might threaten the containment of the fire.
On the hand crew in order to construct fireline I have moved dirt, chopped brush, and felled trees using various hand tools and power saws to control the spreading of wildland fires and to prepare lines prior to prescribed burning. I have also participated in project work on the forest such as trail maintenance, slash reduction and hazard tree removal.
Supervisor: Brian Sexton (805) 350-3717 brian.sexton@usda.gov
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Helitack Senior Firefighter

Los Padres National Forest

03.2013 - 01.2017

After finishing the Wildland Fire Apprenticeship program I converted on to the Santa Ynez Flight Crew into the permanent Senior Firefighter position.
My roles and responsibilities as a Senior Firefighter on the crew are to serve as an Incident Commander (IC) coordinating and prioritizing attack sequence in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and the principles of efficient aircraft use.
I provide pilots, crews, and dispatchers with detailed instructions on incident objectives, situations and tactics.
I serve as a Helicopter Manager preparing the helicopter for mission response by briefing personnel, performing daily helicopter inspections, inventorying and inspecting helicopter accessories, and the specialized fire equipment and tools. I also compile payment information pertinent to the helicopter contract and the crew and perform data entry for payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time. I serve as a Project Inspector on Exclusive Use and Call When Needed helicopter contracts and Aircraft Rental Agreements. I am responsible for the proper site selection, construction, and approval of remote helicopter landing areas. Plan and Prepare for the use of helicopter external loads, water buckets, and rigging. I give oral and written operational briefings and supervise the crew in the absence of the supervisor. I determine violations of safety regulations or contractual clauses, enforce helicopter contract provisions, propose contract language changes to the helitack superintendent and issue work orders and notices of non-compliance to the Contractor. I am responsible for the helicopter safety and compliance. I also ensure the load manifest and aircraft weight and balance calculations are accurate and within helicopter limitations and safety guidelines. I perform aerial recons, relay critical incident information, make tactical decisions, deploy personnel, and coordinate with other incident resources and aviation assets.
I accomplish multiple helitack functions to facilitate complex helibase operations such as cargo, troop shuttle, mobile retardant plants, deck operations and longline missions.
I ensure subordinates are trained and qualified. In order to do so I serve as a Unit Instructor for forest and regional courses and workshops such S-131, S-290, S-271, S-234, L-180, and L-280. These courses are designed to instruct helitack, forest, and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations, wildland fire, and related resource management.
I provide input to the Helitack captain and superintendent in current and out-year planning of the budget.
I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects including aerial ignition and independently perform recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew.
I Load helicopter personnel and cargo considering the methods to be used, the weight distribution, the proper securing of all the equipment and the total weight of crew and equipment to be flown. I complete manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work sites. I inventory and inspect helicopter accessories, fire tools, and equipment. I assure that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.
I am certified in the use of long line and external loads and the operation and maintenance of the accessory equipment.
I perform aerial recons and relay critical incident information to Air Tactical Group Supervisors, Helicopter Coordinators, Division Group Supervisors and Incident Commanders and Dispatch Centers in order to aid in the tactical decisions and deployment of personnel. I coordinate with other incident resources and aviation assets.
I perform wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical capabilities.
I provide technical expertise for helicopter projects including communication repeater missions. I ensure all flight-following policies and procedures are adhered to.
I am responsible for the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. I have accomplished emergency repairs to permit the continued use of the firefighting equipment.
In instances when the helicopter could not be used effectively in suppressing the fire I have taken aggressive control action in attacking the fire by using other means.
I have served on a helitack crew and engines to suppress the full range of difficult and complex fires. I operate specialized fire suppression equipment such as portable pumps and drip torches.
As a senior firefighter I gather, communicate and consider information on weather, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment, I recommend the best approaches and practices to use in protection of the values at risk. On the helitack module I have accomplished fuels reduction work and the suppression of wildland fires.
Supervisor: Brian Sexton ((805) 693-0458) brian.sexton@usda.gov Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Apprentice)

Los Padres National Forest

05.2012 - 02.2013

In 2012 I was hired by the Los Padres National forest as a Wildland Fire Apprentice. I was assigned to a type 3 Fire Engine on the Monterey Ranger District.
While on the Engine I was a Lead Firefighter possessing a Commercial Driver’s License and was able to become a qualified Engine Operator. In order to due this I had to show proficiency in driving the fire engine to wildland fire locations and position it accordingly with the consideration of the crew and the equipment safety. I also conducted the starting of the pump, the priming of the pump, adjusting the engine speed and pump valves, laying and directing the hose lay, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in the effective use of water and additives necessary for the suppression and extinguishment of wildland fires. As the ENOP I also fulfilled specialized duties such as the maintenance and repairs of the equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface situations such as the engine pump, water lines, tank, reels, and pump power plant. It was also my responsibility to ensure the engine was kept in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch.
On fire assignments to Idaho I conducted structure fire protection. In the Lead Firefighter position I also inventoried fire supplies and equipment.
Throughout my time on the Monterey Ranger District I performed duties in the support of fire, timber, silviculture, recreation, wilderness, research programs, projects, and activities. I Conducted project work such as fuel inventory, hazard fuel reduction, road and trail maintenance, habitat manipulation, and miscellaneous equipment and facilities maintenance.
I have performed and supervised crew members in fire line construction by moving dirt, chopping brush, and felling trees to build fire line using various hand tools such as chain saws, axes, shovels, Pulaskis, and McLeods.
While on the engine I supervised crew members in fire line activities such as hose layout, operations of pumps and accessories, lopping and scattering of fuels, holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up operations.
As the lead Firefighter I observed the rules of wildland firefighting safety.
In the role as a Faller B I have independently or with other crew members carried out specialized assignments such as tree falling.
I have performed mobile and stationary engine attack and burn out operations.
I have served as a skilled wildland firefighter on an organized crew during prescribed burns in order to reduce fuel hazards and disease, while protecting wildlife.
I am also a qualified Prescribed Burn Boss 3. As a Firefighter 1 and Incident Commander type 5 I have performed the monitoring and controlling of the fire as well as collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior.
I have served on crews performing duties in fire prevention and suppression.
I have participated and instructed in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities.
I have also participated in crew proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions and fire critiques. At all times I ensure my own and all others' welfare and safety in all aspects.
Have performed as a lookout to provide the detection and reporting of wildfires as well as the collecting of weather and fire behavior information and communicated that information to crews and supervisors on incidents.
As a an Incident Commander I have reported smoke and fire to dispatchers giving the location, estimated size, weather, fire behavior and other pertinent information while requesting resources needed to dispatch and other officials at the same time supervising and instructing resources on scene through the operation of radios, telephones, and other necessary equipment to exchange information.
Supervisor: David Goldstein (909) 910-7107 david.b.goldstein5.civ@mail.mil
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

White River National Forest

07.2010 - 04.2012

During this fire season I was hired by the White River National Forest. This was a permanent appointment as an Engineer on a Type 6 Fire Engine on the Dillon Ranger District. The forest is a part of the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit. The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit (UCR) provides a full range of fire management services to participating federal, state and local jurisdictions in western Colorado. The UCR is comprised of the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management, White River National Forest, and the Colorado National Monument. The UCR cooperates with state agencies, local communities, and fire departments on a wide range of activities including fuels treatments, fire prevention, and suppression. The UCR Encompassing over 6.7 million acres of land managed by participating Federal agencies and private lands, the UCR is oriented along the Interstate 70 corridor from the Continental Divide on the east to the Utah state line on the west. Vegetation types in the area range from those typifying high desert species such as native bunchgrasses, sagebrush and various types of brush, to woodland species such as pinyon-juniper, aspen and mixed conifer species at higher elevations.
Throughout my time on the engine I have had many opportunities to work on and complete my Engine Boss qualification during multiple fire assignments to Texas, Florida, and the Upper Colorado River Fire Interagency Management Unit.
My Duties as an Engineer on the engine are to operate the Engine use the pump and distribute water necessary for the suppression and extinguishment of wildland fires. I drive the Engine to fire locations with consideration of crew and equipment safety and position it accordingly. I personally perform the starting of the pump, priming of the pump, adjusting the engine speed and pump valves, laying and directing hose lays, utilizing the appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in the effective use of water and additives. I perform specialized duties such as the maintenance of the equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface situations. I have conducted structure preparation and protection on multiple fire assignments. I continually Inventory fire supplies and equipment on the engine and in the fire cash, and provide lists and requests for replacement. I service and make minor repairs to the fire engine such as servicing the pump, water lines, tank, reels, and pump power plant. I inspect, clean and stow the hose and ensure the engine is kept in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch at all times.
I have participated in multiple aspects of prescribed fire burning operations on the forest, prepping the units by constructing hand line and plumbing the units with hose as well as black lining before burning. I have conducted burn out operations on the engine module and the forests type 2 hand crew fulfilling both holding and firing roles in complex operations on multiple fires.
I am also a fully qualified Faller B and operate in this capacity on fires dropping hazard trees as well as cutting brush to create fireline and on projects on the forest for prescribed fires and fuels reduction for habitat and wildlife. I have aided in timber stand improvement as well as crewsing timber for large timber contracting projects on the forest.
I have also aided project leads in the areas of, silviculture, recreation, wilderness, research programs, and recreational activities on the forest. On these projects I have conducted work such as fuel inventory, preparing associated reports, hazard fuel reduction, road and trail maintenance, habitat manipulation, miscellaneous equipment and facilities maintenance, forestry and range research efforts, marketing of forest and range resources, and in the scientific management, protection and development of these resources.
While working on fire assignments I have constructed fireline by moving dirt, chopping brush, and felling small trees. I am proficient in using various hand tools such as chain saws, axes, shovels, Pulaskis, and McLeods.
As the Engineer on the engine I also supervise crew members in the performance of fireline activities such as laying hose, operating the pumps and accessories, lopping and scattering of fuels, holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up operations. As the Engineer in a supervisory role I am responsible for observing the rules of wildland firefighting safety for all firefighters assigned to the module. I have applied the risk management process and maintain LCES at all times in order to mitigate and maintain my firefighter’s safety during all operations to include tree falling assignments, constructing direct and indirect fireline as well as performing mobile and stationary attack on initial attack and extended attack incidents.
Supervisor: Eric White (970) 456-8293 eric.white@usda.gov
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

White River National Forest

05.2010 - 07.2010

This was my second season on the White River National Forest. During this time I held the position as Lead Crew Member on a type six Fire Engine on the Eagle Ranger District.
During this season the forest conducted a fire hire and I accepted a Permanent GS 4/5 Engineer position on the type 6 fire engine on the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest. During the three months before my new appointment I continued to work as a lead firefighter on the Eagle Ranger Districts type 6 engine.
Throughout this time I participated in fire and safety training of the engine crew, aiding my supervisors in coordinating and conducting class room and field exercises. This included instruction in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities. I also instructed and participated in crew proficiency checks and drills and safety sessions and fire critiques.
While performing project work and on fire assignments I ensured my own welfare and the rest of the crew member’s safety in all aspects.
While on the engine I operated the pump and distributed water necessary for the suppression and extinguishing of wildland fires. In order to do this I had to be proficient in the starting of the pump, priming of the pump, adjusting the engine speed and pump valves, laying the hose, and using the appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in the effective use of water and additives.
On occasions when needed I also performed specialized duties such as maintenance, service and minor repairs of the equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface situations such as the pump, water lines, tank, reels, or pump power plant.
While on the engine crew I also constructed hand line through the use of hand tools such as the pulaski, rhino, shovel, mcleod and chain saw. As well as performing the duties of holding, firing, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up operations.
Supervisor: Nick Collard (303) 358-7117 nicholas.collard@usda.gov
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Forestry Aid (Fire)

White River National Forest

05.2009 - 11.2009

I worked on the White River National Forest on the Eagle Ranger District for Six months as a GS-3 seasonal Wildland Firefighter on a type six fire engine. The forest is a part of the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit.
During my first season I received many training opportunities as well as performed on multiple wildland fire incidents. With initiative and a willingness to learn I took advantage of these opportunities to become a fully qualified chain saw operator and faller A.
While on assignment to Alaska I was assigned to the forests type 2 hand crew on the Hard Luck Creek Fire. This was a highly complex fire over 100,000 acres in black spruce and tundra with multiple subdivisions and structures threatened. On this assignment I conducted structure prep, burn out operations and direct hand line on the fire as the swamper for the crews lead saw team. T
Throughout this season on the type 6 engine on the Eagle Ranger District I showed a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic and ability to grasp the complexities of the job. This was observed by my Engine Captain and he gave me the opportunity to work as a Trainee Engine Operator driving the engine to fire locations. I accomplished this with consideration of crew and equipment safety. While operating the engine I personally performed priming and starting the pump as well as adjusting the engine speed and pump valves under the direction of the Engine Captain. I also laid hose on many initial and extended attack incidents. During these operations I used the appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives.
Throughout the season I performed specialized duties such as maintenance of the engine equipment and Inventorying the fire supplies and equipment. I serviced and made minor repairs to the engine, servicing the accessories such as pump, water lines, tank, reels, and pump power plant. I Inspected, cleaned and stowed the hose. I ensured the engine was kept in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch.
I performed basic duties in support of fire, timber, silviculture, recreation, wilderness, research programs, projects, and activities. During the season while not on emergency incidents I participated in project work such as fuel inventory, hazard fuel reduction, road and trail maintenance, habitat manipulation, and miscellaneous equipment and facilities maintenance. I also assisted higher-level workers in forestry and range research efforts and in the scientific management, protection and development of those resources.
Throughout the entire fire season I performed in fireline activities such as line construction, hose layout, operations of pumps and accessories, lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools and holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up operations. I was responsible for observing the rules of wildland firefighting safety, I applied practices and techniques to minimize resource damage and independently or with other crew members carried out specialized assignments such as tree falling, mobile and stationary engine attack and burn out operations. I served on crews performing duties in fire prevention and suppression.
I participated in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities. I was a part of crew proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions and fire critiques.
During the entire season I ensured my own and others' welfare and safety in all aspects. On multiple fires I was a lookout and I monitored fires in consideration of the safety of all other personnel on the line, as well as collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior.
I also provided detection and reporting of wildfires. On the engine I reported smoke and fire to a dispatcher giving location, estimated size and other pertinent information. While performing these tasks I also reported weather and fire behavior information keeping the dispatcher and other officials informed of current conditions with the use of radios, telephones, and other necessary equipment.
Supervisor: Ross Wilmore (970) 328-5867
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Veterans Affairs Program Counselor

Santa Barbara City College

01.2007 - 01.2008

Data Entry. Peer Counselor. Monitored student progress. Conducted student out reach. Liaison between Veterans Affairs office and Disabled Students Program Services. Basic office duties. Quality control of diplomas.
Supervisor: Magdalena Torres (805) 965-0581
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Security Officer

Santa Barbara City College

01.2005 - 01.2006

Night security. Closed, Locked, and alarmed all buildings on campus. Provided escorts for teachers and students to vehicles. Maintained safety and security throughout the night.
Supervisor: Eric Fricke (805) 965-0581
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps.

09.2000 - 09.2004

As a United States Marine I served my first two years in a Special Operations Unit. This Unit is called the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST). The role of the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams is to detect, deter and defend against threats, with a focus on anti-terrorism. A common task of the FAST Companies is the reinforcement of security at US Embassies around the world and providing training and advice to other security forces. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams maintain forward-deployed platoons at Naval bases around the world and keeps alert forces on standby to respond rapidly to unforeseen events. The Marines within FAST are highly skilled in counter surveillance, physical security, urban combat techniques, close quarters battle, and martial arts. After successfully passing the indoctrination tests and graduating from the training program conducted by the FAST Training Battalion in Chesapeake Virginia I was assigned as a Team member in the 1st Platoon, 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team located in Yorktown Virginia. Due to my precision shooting skills, ability to stay calm under pressure, and strong leadership skills I was designated to go through the highly specialized training to become a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Team Member. Typically, only a small fraction of the Marines and Sailors who are permitted to try out for CQB are actually selected from the grueling two-week selection process. Those who are selected then have a tactical spin-up, a period of intensive preparatory training, in which the CQB Platoon's current Operators help to get the newly selected candidates ready for the 3rd hardest tactical school in the United States Marine Corps. If they successfully complete the spin-up the candidates then report to USMC CQB School where they undergo an intensive seven-week advanced combat marksmanship and dynamic assault course; during which, extreme hostage rescues and counter-nuclear proliferation are heavily emphasized. The Marines and Sailors learn to recapture, and take back by force, United States personnel and property that has been stolen or otherwise compromised. If they pass the nearly two-month long USMC CQB school, they have officially earned the designation of CQB Team Members and they then go back to their Command where they spend several more weeks training with the platoon as new Operators. Upon successfully completing that phase, the candidates are formally admitted onto the Teams as Shooters, also known as "Operators." While I was going through the CQB School the Attacks on the World Trade Center and Washington DC occurred on September 11, 2001. Shortly after graduating from CQB School my platoon was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Our FAST team and a SEAL team were attached to the 5th Fleet of the United States Navy and ordered to conduct maritime interdiction operations throughout the Mediterranean and all neighboring seas in order to locate, apprehend and disrupt terrorist movement and operations throughout the region and the Middle East.
After my two years with FAST was completed I was given new orders to report to 3rd Battalion 4th Marines Kilo Company, stationed In 29 Palms California. At this time in my carrier I had reached the rank of Corporal. This is a Non-Commissioned Offer level. Once I reported to my new Commanding Officer I was given the command of a fire team in 1st Platoon 1st Squad. Shortly after my re-assignment our battalion was deployed to Kuwait to prepare for the invasion into Iraq. Once the orders were given for the invasion forces to move into Iraq our Company was given the assignment to be at the front of the main effort. We fought our way across the border and continued the assault fighting our way north through the country. During these experiences we were engaged in multiple battles with enemy forces in open terrain and the many cities and towns until we reached the City of Baghdad. Before entering Baghdad we were stalled at the Diyala Bridge just outside of the city due to a large hole that had been blown in it. While coming up with a plan to assault across the bridge my squad was hit with enemy artillery killing three Marines and severely wounding two of the Marines in my squad. One of the Marines wounded was my squad leader, after providing triage and evacuating the injured and deceased to the nearest combat medical location I was field promoted to the squad leader position. Immediately afterward we conducted the assault to get across the bridge. My squad and I were designated to be the first to assault across the bridge and enter into Baghdad. After gaining control of the city operations began to transition into stability operations to bring order back to the city. During this experience it happened that my Company was at the Palestine Hotel using the area as a forward operations base and at the request of the Iraqi people in the area we assisted them in pulling down the Saddam Statue in Baghdad. Once my first combat tour was completed we returned home to continue training and prepare for a second tour.
Once we returned to the United States in 29 Palms California, I was given new orders to take over as squad leader for the Assault Marine Squad in the Weapons Platoon. Assault Marines are explosive experts and tank killers. We used several weapons as part of our job, including rockets and Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS). Our duties included providing rocket fire in support of rifle squads, platoons, and other companies within the infantry battalion. Assault Marines use breaching and infiltration techniques when the infantry is on the offensive and employ demolition and other countermeasures when in a defensive position. Non-commissioned officers are usually assigned as gunners, team, squad and section leaders. After leading my squad of Assault Marines for several months our battalion was ordered back to Iraq for a second tour. I was once again given a new command to take over as the squad leader for 2nd platoon 1st squad.
During my second tour in Iraq my Company was initially assigned to hunting down the insurgency in the cities of Haditha and Haqlaniyah. The missions that I lead and conducted included, day and night patrols and ambushes as well as planned assaults on insurgent strong holds. I was also involved in civil reconstruction efforts that were taking place and was the senior enlisted Marine for the Battalions Red Team Quick Reaction Force. This was a self-sufficient four vehicle element with fifteen Marines from my squad. In this capacity I lead my Marines in delivering timely and robust support to units in distress on a regular basis. When the situation in the City of Falluja continued to deteriorate my Battalion was requested to assist in the initial assault and the continued Battle of Falluja. This Battle consisted of sustained fighting from house to house and room to room throughout the city in order to regain control from the insurgency.
As an Infantry squad leader I planned and coordinated patrols, ambushes, and coordinated attacks in rural and urban environments. I coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance, disciplined and led a team composed of fifteen to twenty five personnel in a combat environment. I developed and wrote briefings, complex mission orders and logged after action reports. I diffused conflicts in a public environment, handled confidential material and trained in diffusing hostile situations. I was certified in the use of non-lethal munitions as well as tear gas and pepper spray. I was a Qualified Expert in Small Arms, Assault Weapons, and Medium Machine Guns. I demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. I was a Green Belt Instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and a Close Quarters Battle Team Member.
During my four years in the United States Marine Corps which included combat tours in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom I, and Operation Iraqi Freedom II, I was distinguished and awarded for my performance, conduct, and leadership. These awards are the Iraq Campaign Medal with three Stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four Stars, Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Performance of Duties While Conducting Combat Operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and a Meritorious Mast for Exceptional Performance of Duty.

Education

Technical or Occupational Certificate - Firefighter

Allan Hancock College Fire Academy

Santa Maria, CA

12.2008

Associate of Arts - Communication Science

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

05.2008

Skills

Strong leadership
Collaborative
Clear communications
Constantly professional
Adaptable
Dependable
Initiative
Decisive
Tact
Bearing
Unselfishness
Courage
Knowledge

Loyalty
Endurance
Ethical
Enthusiastic
Integrity
Team Oriented
Resilient
Dynamic
Multitasker
Fast Learner
Physical and Mental Toughness
Mindfulness

Certifications

Incident Commander Type 4
Task Force Leader
Strike Team Leader Crew.
Strike Team Leader Engine.
Helibase Manager
Helicopter Manager Boss
Crew Boss
Engine Boss
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 3
Engine Operator
Wildland Firefighter Type 1
Deck Coordinator
Helicopter Crewmember
Aircraft Base Radio Operator
Takeoff and Landing Coordinator
Faller B
Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tank endorsement
Division / Group Supervisor Trainee.
Helicopter Coordinator Trainee.

Certification

FI-110 Wildland Fire Observations & Origin Scene Protection. S-131 Advanced Fire Fighter. S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use. S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander Type 4. S-212 Wildfire Powersaws. S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface. S-230 Crew Boss. S-231 Engine Boss. S-236 Heavy Equipment Boss. S-234 Ignition Operations. S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management. S-270 Basic Air Operations. S-271 Helicopter Crewmember. A-110 Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials. A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo. S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior. S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations. L-380 Fireline Leadership. L-381 Incident Leadership. L-480 Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service. S-336 Tactical Decision Making in Wildland Fire. S-372 Helicopter Manager. S-371 Helibase Manager. S-339 Division Group Supervisor. S-378 Aerial Supervision. FS9059 Crew Resource Management. Primary Leadership Academy. Emergency Vehicle Operations Training. CIVO-3. N-9012 Interagency Helitorch Manager. N-9016 Plastic Sphere Training Program. N-9035 RAWS Maintenance. S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Leader. I-300 Intermediate ICS. I-400 ICS for Command and General Staff. M-410 Facilitative Instructor.Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service. S-336 Tactical Decision Making in Wildland Fire. S-372 Helicopter Manager. S-371 Helibase Manager. Emergency Vehicle Operations Training. CIVO-3. N-9012 Interagency Helitorch Manager. N-9016 Plastic Sphere Training Program. N-9035 RAWS Maintenance. S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Leader. I-300 Intermediate ICS. I-400 ICS for Command and General Staff. M-410 Facilitative Instructor.

Additional Information

National Wildfire Coordination Group Leadership committee Member. In my capacity as a team member I am involved in contributing to the continuing development and research that is taking place within the Leadership courses L-180 Through L-581. I also am currently working on the development and updates to the inter-agency Leadership Values, Principles, and Traits. As well as the Leading in the Wildland Fire Service Hand Book.

Accomplishments

3 Certificates of Appreciation, U.S.D.A.
Valedictorian for Academy 59 Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program.
Most Outstanding Physically Fit Apprentice Academy 59 Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program.
Fire Service Award for Outstanding Cadet Allan Hancock College Fire Academy.
Valedictorian Allan Hancock College Fire Academy.
Battalion Chief for Fire Academy Class # 117.
Received Honors for exemplary performance during live fire evolution's at Santa Barbara City Fire Department Burn Building.
Iraq Campaign Medal with three Stars, U.S.M.C.
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, U.S.M.C.
National Defense Service Medal, U.S.M.C.
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, U.S.M.C.
Combat Action Ribbon, U.S.M.C,
Presidential Unit Citation, U.S.M.C.
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four Stars, U.S.M.C.
Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Performance of Duties While Conducting Combat Operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom USMC
Meritorious Mast for Exceptional Performance of Duty, U.S.M.C.

References

Jerick Domingues: Los Padres National Forest, Helitack Crew Superintendent (805) 350-3716 jerick.domingues@usda.gov
Brain Sexton: Los Padres National Forest, Forest Aviation Officer (805) 350-3717 brian.sexton@usda.gov
Michael Scott: Los Padres National Forest, DFMO (805) 455-5576 michael.a.scott@usda.gov
Alex Ihle: Los Padres National Forest, Air Tactical Group Supervisor (805) 364-1002 alex.ihle@usda.gov
Jonathan Harris: Los Padres National Forest, Helitack Crew Assistant Manager (805) 729-0299 jonathan.harris@usda.gov

Timeline

Helicopter Manager (HLCO)

Pacific Southwest Region (R5)

07.2024 - 11.2024

Helitack Assistant Supervisor

Los Padres National Forest

07.2022 - Current

Helitack Assistant Supervisor (Temporary Detail)

Los Padres National Forest

09.2020 - 01.2021

Helitack Squad Leader

Los Padres National Forest

01.2017 - Current

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Los Padres National Forest

06.2016 - 09.2016

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Los Padres National Forest

09.2014 - 01.2015

Helitack Senior Firefighter

Los Padres National Forest

03.2013 - 01.2017

Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Apprentice)

Los Padres National Forest

05.2012 - 02.2013

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

White River National Forest

07.2010 - 04.2012

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

White River National Forest

05.2010 - 07.2010

Forestry Aid (Fire)

White River National Forest

05.2009 - 11.2009

Veterans Affairs Program Counselor

Santa Barbara City College

01.2007 - 01.2008

Security Officer

Santa Barbara City College

01.2005 - 01.2006

Infantry Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps.

09.2000 - 09.2004

Technical or Occupational Certificate - Firefighter

Allan Hancock College Fire Academy

Associate of Arts - Communication Science

Santa Barbara City College

Summary

Overview

Work History

Helicopter Manager (HLCO)

Helitack Assistant Supervisor

Helitack Assistant Supervisor (Temporary Detail)

Helitack Squad Leader

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Helitack Senior Firefighter

Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Apprentice)

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Forestry Aid (Fire)

Veterans Affairs Program Counselor

Security Officer

Infantry Squad Leader

Education

Technical or Occupational Certificate - Firefighter

Associate of Arts - Communication Science

Skills

Certifications

Certification

Additional Information

Accomplishments

References

Timeline

Helicopter Manager (HLCO)

Helitack Assistant Supervisor

Helitack Assistant Supervisor (Temporary Detail)

Helitack Squad Leader

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Helitack Squad Leader (Temporary Detail)

Helitack Senior Firefighter

Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Apprentice)

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator)

Forestry Aid (Fire)

Veterans Affairs Program Counselor

Security Officer

Infantry Squad Leader

Technical or Occupational Certificate - Firefighter

Associate of Arts - Communication Science

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