Austin Baun
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
I'm a new dad who is Eager and motivated looking to get back into the fight this season. After being fortunate enough to gain employment with two federal agencies, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, I was last employed by a private crew that specializes in the insurance industry. That crew gave me the great wealth of knowledge in fuel mitigation and structure triage. With 2 seasons under my belt and then a year of insurance projects, it left myself fairly experienced in fast-paced environments, and adaptable to high stress scenarios. I, luckily have retained all my training and education. My skillset only grew over the years. It's a love of mine that I hope to continue. The time I spent in the wildland fire community instilled in me lifelong principles and the character traits I carry even today. If given the chance, i'd love the opportunity to prove how my determination, integrity and motivation can be one hell of an asset
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fuel Mitigation Specialist
Frontier Defenses
Palm Springs, California
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assessed the extent of the fire, the condition of the buildings, the risk to adjacent buildings, and the water supply status to determine the level of engagement.
- Participated in prescribed burns to reduce fuel load
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies on the ground engaging in suppression activities such as digging trenches or constructing fire breaks.
- Operated firefighting equipment, including chainsaws, fire pumps, and hoses, under hazardous conditions.
Wildland Firefighter (Engine Crewmember)
Bureau of Land Management
, NV
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Engaged fire Directly, Operated Type 4 and familiarized with Type 5 and 6, performing in high stress, fast paced emergency situations
- Bendix King Radio operation and collaborated with Air Attack on local channels
- Performed structure triage and assessed defensible space around structures to prepare and mitigate damage from fire
- Progressive Hose Lay and Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses for Initial attack in rigorous and sometimes remote locations
- Gained knowledge of Wildland Urban Interface Tactics and Strategies and attempted to preserve life and property
Wildland Firefighter (Type 2 IA Handcrew)
US Forest Service
, WA
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Engaged the fire Indirectly for Fireline Construction, Saw Operations and Backburn techniques
- Spike camp on Carlton Complex Fire, tying in to Type 1 crew at end of week
- Cut and cleared brush for Fuel Reduction Projects or Fuel Management, working collaboratively as a member of a team
- Eliminated hot spots remaining after containment
- Cleaning and inspection of issued equipment, then every morning inspection of agency equipment to ensure peak maintenance, such as hose and appliances and pumps
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health
lntercoast College
West Covina, CA10-2023
Certification - Fire Suppression & Fuel Management
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
Spokane, WA05-2014
Pre-Hospital Trauma Care - Emergency Medical Services
Alabama Fire College
02-2013
Certificate of Completion - ACLS-CPR/AED Health-care Provider
Red Cross
Gilbert, AZ01-2025
Diploma -
Granada High School
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Communication Skills
- Defensive Driving Class
- Fire Behavior
- Fire Containment
- Incident command System
- Navigational Skillset
- Strategic Planning
- Task prioritization
- Time Management Skills
- Wildland-Urban Interface Tactics
Core Characteristics
- Adaptable
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Radio Discipline
- Dependable
- Leader
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Fuel Mitigation Specialist
Frontier Defenses
08.2016 - 05.2018
Wildland Firefighter (Engine Crewmember)
Bureau of Land Management
04.2015 - 11.2015
Wildland Firefighter (Type 2 IA Handcrew)
US Forest Service
05.2014 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health
lntercoast College
Certification - Fire Suppression & Fuel Management
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
Pre-Hospital Trauma Care - Emergency Medical Services
Alabama Fire College
Certificate of Completion - ACLS-CPR/AED Health-care Provider
Red Cross
Diploma -
Granada High School