Committed wildland firefighting professional focused on managing and combating fire outbreaks while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Proven expertise in strategic fire suppression and resource management, ensuring the protection of life and property through effective communication and teamwork. Demonstrates the ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technician (Wildland Fire Apprentice)
Plumas National Forest
04.2024 - Current
Served as a crew member on a dynamic type 3 engine, performing wildland suppression and fuels management under adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrian
led short squads of firefighters in prescribed burns and suppression activities
worked in close proximity to bucket ships and other ariel resources
Commanded type 5 incidents in all aspects of initial attack such as size up, suppression, communication, risk management, resource management, and mop up
Participated in firing operations using various firing devices
Preformed fire suppression in both initial and extended attack
Safely worked with adjoining resources while holding for complex firing operations
Assisted in prescribed fire operations, taking weather, and holding control lines
Performed both stationary and mobile attack
Assisted in pump operations such as priming, adjusting throttle for adequate nozzle pressure, using pump valves and nozzles for effective water use
Used high pressure, volume, and lightweight portable pumps in wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire
Constructed simple and progressive hose lays on hand line and dozer line for prescribed fire and wildland fire suppression
Constructed direct and indirect control line using pulaskis, chingadera, adze hoe, and monkey paw
Provided detailed descriptions of spot fires in working area
Safely used the Wildland Urban Interface in structure protection, prep, and triage on fire incidents
Safely and effectively used LCES and hazard mitigation on incidents
Used a two way radio properly to establish communication and pass information
Programmed and cloned handheld and mobile BKR and KNG radios on incidents
Filled out various forms on fire assignments, including but not limited to, crew time reports, general messages, and ETS 2 travel
Preformed apprentice duties such as daily log and training
Operated chainsaw for fuels management projects, hazard tree removal, and fireline construction
Lead project work such as station maintenance, equipment maintenance, hazard tree clearing, campground maintenance, and trail maintenance
Assisted in vehicle accidents and medical calls performing traffic control, note taking, first aid, and communication
Safely drove and positioned government vehicles under 15,000 pounds on rough forest roads and highways
Hours: 40+ hours per week
Supervisor: Roman Rodriguez (can be contacted)
Roman.rodriguez@usda.gov (530) 250-5889
Maintenance Foreman
Syman LLC
03.2023 - 11.2023
Provided maintenance to a variety of erosion control devices such as silt fence, fiber wattle, and drain inlet protection bags
Extensive experience in use of hand tools such as shovels, pick mattocks, and rakes in digging trenches for silt fence and fiber wattle
Managed myself and others with no supervision to finish jobs under deadlines
Tracked hours and materials to fill out service orders daily
Safely operated a variety of heavy equipment such as skid steers, bobcat track loaders, and street sweepers
Extended experience driving 4x4 trucks with trailers
Provided supervision in application of general and restricted use pesticides
Led crews of 2 to 5 men in installation of erosion controls such as silt fence, fiber wattle, and inlet protection devices
Salary: 19$/hour- GS 5 equivalent
Hours per week: 40
Supervisor: Renato Juarez (can be contacted)
R.juarez@symancompany.com (208) 615-6373
Youth Leader
Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps
06.2021 - 07.2021
Lived and worked for two summers in Yellowstone National Park as a YCC Youth leader.
Taught proper tool techniques and safety procedures to YCC enrollees for multiple tools such as hand mauls, Pulaskis, crosscut saws, shovels, pick-mattocks, rock bars, McLeod, drawknife, rock bar, and Swede hooks
Aided Yellowstone's Fire Crew with flood recovery efforts
Worked on a variety of outdoor work projects as part of a team of two Crew Leaders and 6-7 youth. Installed and maintained trail structures such as check dams, bumper logs, water bars, and trail head signs. Constructed tent pads, removed invasive plants, and installed food storage boxes in campgrounds
Carried a backpack and loads of materials up to 60 pounds (dirt bags, logs, and fencing materials)
Organized and led wilderness recreation trips into Yellowstone’s backcountry. Helped to organize and supervise work day activities. Led resource education teaching about the park's natural and cultural resources. Taught basics of backcountry travel and safety in bear country
Hiked/backpacked 40 miles and climbed 7 peaks while in Yellowstone.
Discussed work projects and YCC programs with passing visitors
Camped and worked out of a tent in bear country
Learned and assisted with food preparation in a commercial kitchen and at campsites
GS 3 Equivalent
Hours per week: 40
Supervisor: Mike Coonan (can be contacted)
Mike_coonan@nps.gov (307-344-2991)
Education
Highschool -
Ridgevue
01.2023
Skills
Mechanical knowledge
Tool knowledge
Reliability
Active listener
Able to work with and lead a wide variety of people
Ingenuity
Certification
S290 (Intermediate fire behavior)
FII110 (Intro to fire investigation)
L280 (Followship to leadership)
S260 (Incident business management)
S212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaw)
L180 (Human Factors in Wildland Fire)
S211 (Portable Pumps)
S190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior)
S131 (Firefighter Type1)
S130 (Firefighter Training)
Certification of Completion in Yellowstone YCC program along with multiple Complementary Awards