Devin Longan
Choctaw Nation Wildland Fire Module
McAlester,USA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Experienced Wildland Firefighter and Module Superintendent with an extensive background in fire suppression, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, and heavy equipment operation. Proven leadership in managing fire modules and squads across diverse fuel types and terrains. Committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous professional development in fire management.
Work History
Wildland Fire Module Superintendent (Tribal Equivalent to GS9)
1 Year 11 Months- Led a wildland fire module of 8-10 personnel during wildfire and prescribed fire assignments across the southwestern and southeastern United States.
- Managed all logistics, crew readiness, and operational support to ensure team effectiveness and safety in diverse field environments.
- Oversaw the successful completion of over 80,000 acres of prescribed burning.
- Fostered a strong and effective work environment by ensuring team members received necessary training, mentorship, and support.
- Professional Qualifications: Successfully obtained and maintained Firing Boss (FIRB) and Crew Boss (CRWB) qualifications while serving in this role, demonstrating advanced proficiency in fireline leadership and ignition operations.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Sean Nichols, Fuels Lead Technician | May be contacted: Yes
Fuels Technician / Heavy Equipment Operator (GS-4)
2 Years 2 Months- Executed hazardous fuels reduction projects utilizing heavy equipment and specialized technical knowledge to modify fuel loading and landscape conditions.
- Chainsaw Operations: Executed complex chainsaw projects, including professional-grade felling, bucking, and limbing in diverse fuel types; maintained high standards of safety and proficiency in saw maintenance and tactical cutting operations.
- Assisted with more than 30 prescribed burns and 3 mechanical land treatments through 2022.
- Supported suppression modules on Type 1 and Type 2 incidents in western states.
- Participated in daily operational briefings, incident action reviews, and post-project reviews to improve safety and effectiveness.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Jacob Wisehart, RTRL coordinator, (918) 370-1388 | May be contacted: Yes
Wildland Firefighter (AD)
4 Years 4 Months- Served on 20-person crews on wildland incidents in Alabama, Florida, Texas, Montana, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
- Trained in hazardous fuels reduction through controlled burns and hand-thinning projects to reduce wildfire risk and improve land resilience.
- Supervised squads as squad boss on multiple fire assignments, demonstrating leadership, communication, and crew coordination under operational pressure.
- Applied knowledge of firing operations across multiple fuel types and varied terrain conditions.
- Served in multiple operational roles, including Faller 3, swamper for seasonal sawyers, and assignments with hand and engine crews.
- Contributed to fire suppression efforts on home unit incidents, averaging approximately 93 fires across 31,000 acres per year.
- Continued coursework and task book progression toward Engine Boss and Firing Boss qualifications.
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Jason Davis, Range Technician, (918) 805-5208 | May be contacted: Yes
Education
- General Studies
Coursework in General Studies
Graduated May 2015
Skills
SKILLS
Fire Operations: Wildland fire suppression
prescribed fire planning
firing operations
hazardous fuels reduction
mechanical land treatment.
Leadership: Crew supervision
squad management
incident briefings
after-action reviews (AARs)
logistics
team mentorship.
Technical: Heavy equipment operation (dozers/skidders)
professional chainsaw felling/bucking/limbing
saw maintenance
tactical cutting.
Systems: Expert knowledge of federal fire policies and the Incident Command System (ICS)
Certification
- Qualified Positions: Crew Boss (CRWB), Firing Boss (FIRB), Faller 3 (FAL3), Driver/Operator (DRIV), Dozer Operator (DOZR), Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), UTV Operator.
- Task Book Status: Engine Operator (ENOP) - In Progress.
Relevant Training
- BL300 BLM Fire Vehicle Drvr Orient
- CDL Training and CDL Licensed
- ENOP Engine Operator Course
- Government Vehicles Operations License
- HEO Heavy Equipment Operator Course
- I-100 Intro. to Incident Command System
- ICS200 Basic ICS for Initial Response
- IS100 Introduction to ICS
- IS700 An Introduction to NIMS
- L180 Human Factors in WF Service
- L280 Followership to Leadership
- N9018 Engine Operator
- N9050 Prescribed Fire Trng Center
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-190 Intro. to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- S215 Fire Ops in Urban Interface
- S230 Crew Boss
- S271 Helicopter
- S290 Intern Wildland Fire Behavior
Timeline
Wildland Fire Module Superintendent (Tribal Equivalent to GS9)
Choctaw Nation Wildland Fire Module
11.2023 - 10.2025Read More
Fuels Technician / Heavy Equipment Operator (GS-4)
09.2021 - 11.2023Read More
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