Dan White
Farmington,UT
Summary
Dedicated firefighting professional with great leadership, planning and operational management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and motivational skills. Highly fit, energetic, and ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Crewboss
State Of Utah - DNR - Dromedary Peak
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw crew operations and assigned 2 squads to strategic locations .
- Oversaw proper implementation of best crew practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each crew member in order to identify areas for improvement or additional training opportunities.
- Trained and developed personnel to meet crew demands.
- Enhanced team cohesion through regular communication, team-building exercises, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and crew members to facilitate timely issue resolution and information sharing.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Fostered strong relationships with adjoining resources by maintaining open communication channels throughout each fire assignment phase.
Squad Leader
State Of Utah - DNR - Dromedary Peak
05.2019 - 11.2023
- Directed strategic and tactical operations of subordinate personnel in complex and challenging fire environments.
- Organized and directed chain saw work, overseeing tool maintenance, and safety measures.
- Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and adjoining resources.
- Monitored and assessed operational progress and provided updates to superiors.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Enhanced team cohesion with regular debriefings, feedback sessions, and team-building exercises.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following each operation to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Achieved high retention rates within the squad by cultivating strong relationships between team members, fostering a positive and supportive work environment, and offering mentorship opportunities for professional growth.
- Assisted subordinates in setting achievable goals aligned with their career aspirations as well as organizational objectives, promoting both personal development and overall unit success.
Skills
- Personnel Management and Training
- Crew and Squad Leadership
- Financial Administration
- Motivational Skills
Certification
- S-230 - Crew Boss
- S-372 - Helicopter Manager
- L-380 - Fireline Leadership
- S-260 - Interagency Business Management
- M-410 - Facilitative Instructor
- S-390 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
- S-200 - Initial Attack Incident Commander
Completed Taskbooks
- Single Resource (Crewboss)
- HECM
- FFT1 and IC5
- HMGB (Open, with assignments and signatures)
- ICT4 (Open, no signatures)
Timeline
Assistant Crewboss
State Of Utah - DNR - Dromedary Peak
11.2023 - Current
Squad Leader
State Of Utah - DNR - Dromedary Peak
05.2019 - 11.2023
- S-230 - Crew Boss
- S-372 - Helicopter Manager
- L-380 - Fireline Leadership
- S-260 - Interagency Business Management
- M-410 - Facilitative Instructor
- S-390 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
- S-200 - Initial Attack Incident Commander
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