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Bowen Low

Shelter Cove,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and professional Firefighter with a background in Arboriculture and Heavy Equipment Operating. Excellent physical and mental stamina, with the ability to stay calm and precise under pressure. Natural aptitude in leadership and team building. Excellent on the feet decision making, problem-solving and strategizing.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter

CALFIRE HUU
06.2025 - Current
  • Wildland Fire suppression and prescribed burn operations utilizing hand tools and chainsaws to construct fire line. Respond to out of county assignments to assist local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Perform my duties as Lead saw and a squad leader to collaborate and and achieve mission specific goals.
  • Demonstrating strong leadership skills abilities while fostering a good work ethic and professionalism amongst the crew.
  • Daily physical fitness training consisting of hiking,running, and various weight and cardio training.
  • Improve different skill sets through various types of training such as rope rescue, structure, wildland suppression, medical, communications, ect.
  • Conduct daily apparatus inspections and cleaning to maintain a constant state of response readiness. Assist with all associated chores and duties around campus including admin, kitchen, vehicle, and dorms.
  • Acting saw shop coordinator for our crew handling all chainsaw maintenance and cleaning duties.

Volunteer Fire Fighter/EMR

Shelter Cove Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
  • Member of the volunteer fire department responsible for responding to emergencies when available or on duty. Shelter Cove is an all hazard department that responds to medical emergencies, structure fires, wildland fires, ocean rescue, vehicle accidents, aviation crashes, and much more.
  • Weekly training in all skills and hazards associated with the nature of the job. Once a month training in ocean rescue training is required by all members of the ocean rescue team.
  • Responsible for all upkeep of PPE and gear issued by the department.
  • Assist with apparatus maintenance/testing and cleaning. Station duties includes upkeep of living quarters, engine bay, and other rooms.
  • Interact with the public during social and holiday events.

Wildland Firefighter

DOI BLM King Range NCA
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Crew member on a type 6 engine working for BLM Northern California District Office. The engine travels within the district to assist on cover assignments primarily on the east side of the state.
  • Responsible for daily vehicle inspection and testing. logging of all miles, hours, fuel and other needs of the engine. Weekly washing and cleaning of the engine are routinely done
  • Assisted the Engine Captain with radio communication, pumping operations, and driving the engine.
  • Conduct all standard functions involved in wildland fire and prescribed burning, suppression, preparation, ignition,monitoring, holding, mop-up.
  • Take and report weather observations to divisions when acting as lookout on wildland fire incidents.
  • Performs hazardous snag removal when necessary to insure crew safety.
  • Assist and lead joined crews in hose lay and line cutting assignments.


Heavy Equipment Operator

Odin Environmental
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Worked on large Exel Energy coal plants building large settling ponds and installing large diameter pipe water systems.
  • Maintained a safety orientated environment with very strict OSHA and local guidelines. Attended several multi day classes for working in confined spaces and hazardous environments.
  • Operated excavators, graders, dozers, loaders, compactors, and haul trucks for various tasks.
  • Dust suppression operations using water trucks and sprinkler systems for haul routes and working areas.
  • Setup complex water pumping systems to remove large amounts of water from ponds and catchment basins. Used small trash pumps and large diesel high volume pumps along with other various portable pumping systems.


Fire Fighter

Colordo Division of Fire Prevention and Control
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Crew member on a 8-10 person mod operating under local state and federal jurisdiction to assist in fire suppression and mitigation.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
  • Mitigated environmental impact of wildfires by implementing soil erosion prevention techniques during and after fires.
  • Contributed to successful firefighting operations by maintaining optimal physical fitness and mental preparedness.
  • Promoted public awareness of wildfire dangers by participating in community outreach programs and events.
  • Conduct large scale burn operations on wildfire incidents and and prescribed burn plans to assist in fire suppression and fire prevention.
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.

Volunteer Firefighter/EMR

Mancos Fire Protection District
01.2018 - 03.2023
  • Responded on average to 4 calls a week ranging from Structure fires, wildland fires(usually lightning busts), search and rescue, vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies.
  • Weekly training to prepare to various emergency situations. Trained in wildland fire suppression, vehicle extrication/fire, structure fire, first aid/cpr, MCI, hazmat, technical rescue.
  • Assisted and hosted local events and fundraisers for the community.
  • Attended several state provided training clinics and classes for structure fire and vehicle extrication.
  • Competed in the Tristate Volunteer FireFighter Games. Hosted by the Four Corners Volunteer Firefighter Association

Wildland Firefighter

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Worked as a wildland fire fighter for a local state municipal agency's wildland division. Was a crew member on a type 3 and type 6 engine working in the agency's DPA. Traveled out of state on multiple occasions for type 1-2 fires or severity assignments.
  • Assisted the agency's structure fire division when needed by driving and operating water tenders.
  • Perform wildland fire and prescribed fire duties including suppression, preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up.
  • Respond to emergency calls and provided medical assistance.
  • Establish and maintain physical fitness level necessary to perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse conditions in high elevation country.
  • Conduct thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for various types of emergencies.
  • Prepare incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.


Arborist/Feller

Klatt & Son Tree Service
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Performed very complex hazardous tree removals in urban environments utilizing cranes, grapple saws trucks, and aerial spider lifts. Attended several clinics and classes to gain the skills and knowledge to lead most of the removal operations.
  • Installed cabling and bracing systems to help tree health and longevity.
  • Fell timber for large lot clearing and road development projects for oilfield companies in various parts of southern colorado.
  • Operate log skidders, bobcats, and other logging equipment during large scale clearing operations. Built 100ft wide fuel breaks around wealthy subdivision's chipping and piling material. Conducted scale pile burning operations during the winter months.
  • Pruned fruit and ornamental tree types in desired seasons.

Arborist

Acton Arboriculture, Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Climbed small to very large trees using modern rope technician techniques to complete various arboriculture tasks. Tasks included complex hazardous tree removals, annual trimming and shaping/pruning.
  • Operated chip-trucks and other large utility vehicles to tow trailers and heavy equipment.
  • Assisted ISA master arborist's in tree health/risk assessments. Conducting various tests such as tree core samples, root system exposure and ultrasounds.
  • Assist ground and vegetation crews with residential fire mitigation projects and landscaping projects. .
  • Performed daily and weekly maintenance on all chainsaws and gas/electric powered equipment. Sharpening chain by hand or bench grinder and making new chain from bulk supply using proper tools.

Education

Fire Academy

College of The Redwoods
04-2025

High School Diploma -

South Fork Junior - Senior High School
06.2016

Skills

  • Strong Leadership Abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Critical thinking
  • Chainsaw operations & Maintenance
  • Rope Access
  • Ocean rescue
  • Physical fitness
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Auto repair & maintenance
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Wildland firefighting tactics
  • Working from ropes and rigging

Certification

NWCG Certifications

  • IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
  • L-180, S-130, S-190
  • S-131
  • S-290
  • S-212
  • S-211
  • NWCG FF1
  • NWCG FAL 1 & 2
  • BL-300
  • PSFA


CALFIRE Certifications

  • C-190
  • C-212
  • CALFIRE Orientation
  • 1C
  • 1A
  • Wildland Firefighter safety and survival -level1


SFT

  • Confined Space Rescue Awareness
  • Hazmat FRO & FRA
  • Fire Fighter Survival


Other

  • First Aid and CPR
  • EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course


Timeline

Firefighter

CALFIRE HUU
06.2025 - Current

Wildland Firefighter

DOI BLM King Range NCA
04.2024 - 11.2024

Volunteer Fire Fighter/EMR

Shelter Cove Fire Department
02.2024 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Odin Environmental
03.2023 - 12.2023

Fire Fighter

Colordo Division of Fire Prevention and Control
08.2022 - 03.2023

Wildland Firefighter

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
06.2021 - 08.2022

Arborist/Feller

Klatt & Son Tree Service
01.2019 - 06.2021

Volunteer Firefighter/EMR

Mancos Fire Protection District
01.2018 - 03.2023

Arborist

Acton Arboriculture, Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

South Fork Junior - Senior High School

Fire Academy

College of The Redwoods

References

  • Mark Walcott (928) 326-4519: Engine Boss From Upper PIne Fire Protection District
  • Danny Klatt (970) 403-6211: Owner of Klatt & Son Tree Service
  • George Chambers (208) 589-9824: Engine Boss From BLM
  • Nick Pape (707) 358-0093: Chief of Shelter Cove Fire Department
  • Dylan Fluett (951) 458-2085: Captain for Crew 1 at High Rock Fire Center

(All references can be contacted)

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