Brenden Matcher
Mescalero,NM
Summary
Adept at leading and mentoring squad, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency and safety protocols while working with the Division of Resource Management and Protection. My expertise in maintaining equipment and assessing risks, coupled with a proven track record in training for fuels reduction and emergency wildfire response , showcases my ability to deliver impactful results through sound decision-making and teamwork.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Squad Boss
Division of Resource Management and Protection
06.2023 - Current
- Leads squad of three crew members on a fuels reduction crew on the Mescalero Apache Reservation
- Developed squad members to be proficient with the use of chainsaw
- Provides daily briefing of squad and or Crew on a day to day basis.
- Uses chainsaw to reduce fuel and to stop the rapid progression of wild fire in the event of.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following each operation to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Ensure safety of squad members by showing safe cutting practices.
- Reports back to crew supervisor on daily accomplishments.
- Works with other squads on the crew to finish assigned units on the Reservation in a timely manner.
- Red carded, able to respond to wildfires on the reservation and nationally on type 6 engine or filler with Local BIA Fire Management office.
- Trainee for ICT5/FF1 and FALB.
- Went to fires with the engine during the 2024 fires on the reservation.
Crew Member
Division of Resource Managment and Protection
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with a chainsaw to thin out overgrown forest on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
- Was oversaw by Squad Boss to ensure that i proficient in the use of the chainsaw to meet the objectives for the day.
- Proficient in the use of a chainsaw and how to break down and clean saws.
- Attended daily briefings with various squad bosses and Crew supervisor.
- Met daily objectives set fourth by squad boss and crew supervisor.
Snow Maker
Ski Apache
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Operated various types, transport and set-up of snow guns, improving overall productivity during peak season.
- Performed daily inspection rounds to assess potential hazards or breakdowns within the system, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- Improved snow quality by operating and maintaining snowmaking equipment efficiently.
- Worked with hoses lays and hydrants on different areas of the ski resort.
- Increased efficiency in water supply management for effective snow production, monitoring reservoir levels, and adjusting pump flow rates as needed.
- Implemented best practices in environmental stewardship while managing resources for sustainable snow production.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper operation and maintenance procedures for high-quality snow production.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather patterns, adjusting techniques as needed to maintain ideal slope conditions throughout the season.
Snowmaker
Ski Apache
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Operated various types, transport and set-up of snow guns, improving overall productivity during peak season.
- Performed daily inspection rounds to assess potential hazards or breakdowns within the system, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- Improved snow quality by operating and maintaining snowmaking equipment efficiently.
- Worked with hoses lays and hydrants on different areas of the ski resort.
- Increased efficiency in water supply management for effective snow production, monitoring reservoir levels, and adjusting pump flow rates as needed.
- Implemented best practices in environmental stewardship while managing resources for sustainable snow production.
- Assisted in training new team members on proper operation and maintenance procedures for high-quality snow production.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather patterns, adjusting techniques as needed to maintain ideal slope conditions throughout the season.
Sawyer
Gabe Valdez
04.2010 - 08.2015
- Worked for a private contractor with a chainsaw to thin out forested areas on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
- Operated chain saw the cut down trees that were regulated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
- Reduced fuel to stop the rapid progression of wild fires.
- Helped to slow the spread of mistletoe and bark beetles and other various tree diseases.
Education
No Degree -
Ruidoso High School
Ruidoso, NM05.2008
Skills
Training and mentoring
Teamwork
Team Leadership
Radio Communications
Squad Leadership
Sound Decision Making
Assessing risks
Briefing leadership
Maintaining equipment
Identifying hazards
Safety Protocols
Timeline
Squad Boss
Division of Resource Management and Protection
06.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Division of Resource Managment and Protection
01.2023 - 06.2023
Snow Maker
Ski Apache
11.2017 - 04.2018
Snowmaker
Ski Apache
11.2016 - 02.2017
Sawyer
Gabe Valdez
04.2010 - 08.2015
No Degree -
Ruidoso High School
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