Brian Kruger

• Hours worked-40 to 60 hours week
• Occasional 224 hour2 week fire assignment
• Supervisor-Kelly Singer Deputy Fire Chief 2019 to 2024 209-379-0414 office 209-347-9297 cell supervisor Parker Bevington Battalion Chief 2024 to present 209-626-9216
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Work for Yosemite Fire And Aviation Management Division unit of U.S Department Of Interior with approximately 747,956 acres of National Park and encompassing 1,190 square miles which contains 11 of 13 fuel model types
• Logistical operations of maintaining, facilitating and operating a 150 person initial attack wildland fireall risk warehouse
• Logistical support of helitack module, 10 person wildland fire module as well as 4 wildland/structure stations, two of which are Interagency operated
• One from the Sierra National forest and the other from the Stanalauss National Forest both units of the U.S

Department of Agriculture

• Logistical support of surrounding interagency caches
• Supervision of 4-7 AD hires and seasonal employee
• Oversee procurement and management of type 3 fire cache with estimated $1.2 million dollars worth of Fire supply and inventory
• Responsible for outfitting over 250 red carded fire,LE, SAR, RMS, and collateral duty personnel
• All risk cache with inter Park divisions for natural disaster or search and rescue events
• Responsible for all accountable property within Fire and aviation branch, as well as managing and tracking fleet vehicles and computer inventory within Fire division.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
• Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
• Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
• Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
• Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
• Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
• Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
• Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry persons within own fire branch or inter park divisions that I have day to day contact with..
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing logistical assignments and needs to drive operational excellence.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale within and promote employee retention.
• Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and park visitors
• Enhanced logistical fire support and morale by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Brian Kruger Fire Cache Manager 9737 Barium Mine Road #743 H El Portal , California, 95318 brian_kruger@nps.gov 7077319489 Logistical/detail assignments , 06/2013 to 8/2022 Washburn Fire LSC2(T) type 2 IMT type 3 YNP fire cache support initial attack support 7-8-22 to 8-13-22 Dixie Fire 2021 LSC3 fall of 2021 closed out Dixie East as LSC3 2021 YNP Fires maintained and supported 61 fires throughout the summer as LSC3 within Yosemite National Park

• April 2021 Covid support as LSC3 Oakland Ca July 2019 Red Salmon complex Team 14 type 2 IMT served as FACL U.S
• Department Of Interior 2018 Ferguson Fire- South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team July 13th 2018-July 17th 2018
• Ordering Manager
• Ferguson Fire- Cal Team 4 Type 1 Incident Management Team
• July 18th-July 30th
• Supply Unit Leader Trainee
• Brian Hughes Memorial Support- South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• July 30th-August 6th
• Ordering Manager logistical support for Funeral of Fallen Firefighter/Hotshot Brian Hughes
• 2017 Hurricane Maria Support-Western NPS All Hazard/risk Team
• November 3rd-Dec 17th
• Ordering Manager/Buying Team for Hurricane support St
• John Virgin Islands
• Was asked to extend for second 3 week tour of duty with Eastern NPS All risk/hazard team
• South fork/Empire Fire- Type 3 Logistics Section Chief Trainee Mid July- October
• Filled in as LSC3(T) in the absence of cache manager & LSC2 being out on type 2 assignments and family emergency, Within Yosemite National Park
• Highway Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• 2016 Soberanes Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• July/August 2016 RCDM/ORDM(T) Rey Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• August 2016 RCDM 2015 Willow Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• July 2015 BCMG Rough Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• August- September 2015
• 2 21 day assignments
• RCDM 2014 El Portal Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• 7-26-18 to 8-9-18 R CDM/logistical support
• Meadow Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• 8-14-16 to 8-29-16 RCDM Dog Rock-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• 10-18-16 to 11-2-16 logistical support in various functions 2013 Carsten's Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• June 2013
• RCDM Aspen Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• July 2013
• RCDM
• Rim Fire-South Central Sierra Inter Agency Type-2 team
• August 2013 RCDM

• Hours worked-40 to 60 hrs a week
• Occasional 144 hrs overtime 2 week fire assignment
• Supervisor: Bernard Spielman Operations Battalion 209-379-2652 Work for Yosemite Fire And Aviation Management Division unit of U.S
• Department Of Interior with approximately 747,956 acres of National Park and encompassing 1,190 square miles which contains 11 of 13 fuel model types
• Logistical operations of maintaining, facilitating and operating a 200 person initial attack wildland fire warehouse
• Logistical support of helitack module, 10 person wildland fire module as well as 4 wildland/structure stations, two of which are Interagency operated
• One from the Sierra National forest and the other from the Stanalauss National Forest both units of the U.S
• Department of Ag
• Logistical support of surrounding interagency caches
• Assist with Supervision of 4-7 AD hires and seasonal employee
• Assist and Oversee procurement and management of type 3 fire cache with estimated $1.2 million dollars worth of Fire supply and inventory
• Responsible for outfitting over 100 red carded fire,LE, SAR, RMS, and collateral duty personnel
• All risk cache with inter Park divisions for natural disaster or search and rescue events
• Responsible fortracking all accountable property within Fire and aviation branch, as well as assist in managing and tracking fleet vehicles and computer inventory within Fire division.

• Hours worked-40 to 60 hours week
• Occasional 144 hours overtime 2 week fire assignment
• Served as Captain of 10 person hand crew module for Point Reyes National Seashore unit of U,S Department Of Interior covering some 80,000 plus acres
• Responded to calls and responded to automatic aid within geographic area with Marin County Fire Department contract Department with Cal fire
• Performed routine Supervision and normal daily duties as assigned for job related functions for 10 person hand crew module
• Mechanical fuels treatment projects, , mutual aid training with local co operators
• Out of station assignments as a National resource or assist other National Park units with mechanical fuels projects or prescribed fire treatment of fuels, with Interagency or National Park service units
• Summer detail on type 3 engine tin 2012 to gain more experience in engine operations.

Hours worked-40 to 60 hours a week

• Occasional 144 hours overtime 2 week fire assignment
• Assistant Captain Hand crew, 05/1998 to 06/2002 Point Reyes National Seashore â€" 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, Ca 94956 Served as a assistant Captain of 10 person hand crew module for the Point Reyes National Seashore unit of U,S Department Of Interior covering some 80,000 plus acres
• Responded to calls and responded to automatic aid within the geographic area with Marin County Fire Department a contract Department with Cal Fire
• Performed rand assisted in the daily routine and Supervision , normal daily duties as assigned for job related functions for 10 person hand crew module
• Mechanical fuels treatment projects, , mutual aid training with local co operators
• Out of station assignments as a National resource or assist other National Park units with mechanical fuels projects or prescribed fire treatment of fuels, with Interagency or National Park service units

• Hours worked-40 to 60 hours week
• Occasional 144 hours overtime 2 week fire assignment
• Wildland Firefighter, 06/1995 to 05/1998 Point Reyes National Seashore â€" 1 Bear Valley Road, Point Reyes Station, Ca 94956 Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires
• Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaw's or shovels
• Quickly acted to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak, or spill
• Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires
• Maintained contact with fire dispatchers in order to notify them of need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered
• Mowed, weed whacked and mulched planted areas and lawns
• Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.