Donald Perez
Fresno,US
Summary
utilize my current skills, knowledge, and experience and ultimately build on that skill set to become a more significant asset.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LEAD
PG&E
01.2020 - Current
- Provide emergency first aid and medical standby at PG&E work sites
- Conduct safety inspections, including defensible space inspections and fuel hazard assessments at PG&E facilities
- Operates and maintains a Type 6 Wild land Fire Truck to support PG&E asset protection efforts, including mixing and applying retardant
- Accompanies vegetation management crews during wildfire recovery to suppress incidental ignitions at PG&E-owned facilities and may accompany crews during wildfires
- Mop up fire-damaged PG&E assets, and perform PG&E emergency standby duties
- Supports monitoring of weather conditions during potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Events
- May provide continuing medical and technical training and build safety awareness of crews with tailboards and work observations
- Maintain EMT/CPR/AED skills and certification and maintain a physically fit status
- May provide training and instruction on using various hand tools and motorized equipment, such as chainsaws, weed eaters, mowers, pumps, etc
- Maintains and performs repairs of assigned equipment and performs occasional heavy physical work
- Assists in performing accounting, budgeting, personnel, and material management tasks; keeps records; writes and submits reports as required; performs other related work as assigned
CONSULTING UTILITY FORESTER
Atlas Field Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Utility Forester is working on the PG&E Enhanced Vegetation Management Project
- Serves as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
- Help enforce on-the-job safety practices
- Inspection, identification, and evaluation of trees and brush along the electrical right of way
- Customer notification and work authorization of vegetation management with private, local, state, and federal landowners
- Submit inspection results
- Extensive drive time through the state inspecting vegetation management work
- Detailed data collection
- Daily utilization of GIS maps, rangefinders, tablet planning software, and more
- Assist during emergency response times such as storms or fires
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned
FIRE CAPTAIN
CAPSTONE FIRE MANAGEMENT
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Fire Captain assigned to a Type 6 engine supporting a PG&E AWRR contract in Northern CA
- Responsibilities include providing point protection of power infrastructure and emergency medical services to our clients during vegetation and fire fuels reduction projects, overseeing the daily tasks of the Driver Operators, and ensuring that all safety and maintenance procedures are being performed correctly
- Perform administrative duties to support the company and client's organizational mission, promote a positive business relationship with the clients, and develop a continuous safety culture
Supervisory Forestry Technician
US FOREST SERVICE
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Captain on a type2IA Crew
- Responsible for the health, morale, training, and safety of up to 20 firefighters assigned to the crew
- Implemented training schedules, responsible for the tactical deployment of the crew during suppression operations, ensured that all safety procedures and guidelines were being followed, oversaw the management and maintenance of all equipment, vehicles, and facilities, and ensured that the crew was accomplishing all tasks in a timely and safe manner
- Reviewed and updated crew training records and scheduled training for subordinates
- Maintained fire budget and purchasing for the crew, oversaw all logistical needs, and ensured that PPE and safety gear were available and replaced when needed
FIRE CAPTAIN
CAL FIRE
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Fire Captain B (Hand Crew) Limited Term: Supervised up to fifteen inmates on a CAL FIRE type 1 crew
- My duties included fuel and vegetation removal projects on state and local government lands
- Supervised inmate firefighters during fire suppression operations such as hand line construction, hose lays, mop up, and tree felling, trained inmate firefighters to use chain saws during felling and bucking operations as well as other power tools such as chippers for suppression operations and forestry projects
- Ensured that the crews conducted all work safely according to departmental policies and trained and supervised crews in adequately using and maintaining personal protective equipment
- Operated and maintained emergency crew transports and maintained accountability of inmates at times, ensuring that they adhered to CDCR and CAL FIRE policies while in my custody
Supervisory Forestry Technician
US FOREST SERVICE
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Hotshot Crew Captain: Supervised up to 18 wild land firefighters during suppression, suppression readiness, and forestry and fire fuels reduction projects
- Developed training plans to enhance the performance and productivity of the crew and assisted the superintendent in administrative duties such as hiring, payroll, performance, and training
- Qualified to take over the supervision of the crew in the absence of the superintendent, ensured the crew was conducting all work safely and correctly according to agency guidelines, and trained crew members to safely use chainsaws and chippers during suppression operations and forestry project work
- Projects included Timber stand improvement, reduction of fire fuels, and planting trees to rehabilitate fire areas
FIRE CAPTAIN
CAL FIRE
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Fire Captain: Supervised a fire engine crew with up to 3 firefighters on all risk emergency calls, which included fire, medical, motor vehicle accidents, and HAZMAT
- I was responsible for the health and safety of all crew members assigned during suppression operations and other emergency calls
- I have experience with fire hydraulics during suppression operations, which include the effects of elevation, friction loss, and head Pressure; performed administrative duties, which included keeping crew times, vehicle logbooks, and maintenance records; documented crew training and safety meetings and implemented crew physical fitness training—completed Cal Fire Company Officer Academy 06/15/2012
Supervisory Forestry Technician
US FOREST SERVICE
12.2007 - 05.2012
- Hotshot Crew Captain: Served as a Captain on an Inter-agency Hotshot Crew in the Six Rivers National Forest
- Supervised up to 18 wild land firefighters during suppression, suppression readiness, and project work, developed training plans and SOPs to enhance the performance and productivity of the crew, assisted the superintendent in administrative duties, hiring and training, and qualified to take over the supervision of the crew in the absence of the superintendent
- Ensured the crew was conducting all work safely and correctly according to SOP's and guidelines, conducted fire suppression duties as a crew captain ensuring that all safety guidelines were being followed
- Trained the crew so that they meet and maintained the standards as outlined in the fire line handbook for type 1 Interagency Hotshot Crew and emphasized safety, physical conditioning as well as technical and tactical proficiency
- Supervised the crew during hazard tree removals on fuel reduction projects and ensured that all safety procedures were followed correctly during felling and bucking operations
Conservation Crew Supervisor 3
NEVADA DIVISION OF FORESTRY
11.2005 - 12.2007
- Crew Captain: Supervised up to fifteen plus inmates on a Nevada state type 2 IA fire crew; duties included hazard tree removals on fuels reduction projects and fire areas, planting trees to rehabilitate fire areas and riparian zones on state and private lands, and fire suppression operations
- Trained crews to safely use chainsaws and chippers during natural resource projects and wild land fires
- Helped develop a 3-week inmate fire academy that emphasized safety, physical conditioning, and technical and tactical proficiency; training included basic firefighter training, chainsaw safety and usage, engine operations, hose lays, hand line construction techniques and exercises, PPE, and safety
FIRE ENGINE OPERATOR
US FOREST SERVICE
04.2003 - 11.2005
- They served as a Fire Engine Operator (Engineers) on a type 3 model 62 Fire Engine utilizing Fire apparatus, pumping mechanisms, and appliances during suppression operations
- They supervised five firefighters in hose lay usage, tactics, LCES, and safety during training and tactical suppression operations
- I have experience with fire hydraulics, which include the effects of elevation, friction loss, and head pressure—I performed administrative duties, which included keeping crew times and fire time reports, vehicle logbooks, and maintenance records, editing, and writing Job hazard analysis, documenting and filing accident and injury reports, processed crew travel claims
- Documented crew training and safety meetings and implemented crew physical fitness training
Infantry Squad Leader
US ARMY
02.1996 - 04.2003
US Forest Service Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
05.1995 - 10.1995
Firefighter Hotshot
US PARK SERVICE
05.1994 - 10.1994
US Forest Service Senior Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
07.1991 - 04.1993
US Forest Service Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
05.1988 - 07.1991
US Forest Service Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
05.1987 - 09.1987
Damage Control 3rd Class
US NAVY
06.1981 - 06.1984
Education
Kings River Community College
12.2024
Basic Education/GIS -
College of the Redwoods
05.2022
Technical/operational certificate/Degree -
Northern California College of Construction
02.2015
Forestry -
Kings River Community College
05.1990
Skills
- Financial Planning Systems Knowledge
- Mobilization Planning
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Skilled in Word Processing Techniques
- ArcGIS Spatial Analysis Tools
- ArcGIS Proficiency
- Operate chainsaws
- Operate chippers
- Operate Front Loaders
- Operate Skid Steer
Otherexperiences
- US Forest Service Firefighter, 05/87-09/87
- US Forest Service Firefighter, 05/88-07/91
- US Forest Service Senior Firefighter, 07/91-04/93
- US Park Service Firefighter Hotshot, 05/94-10/94
- US Forest Service Firefighter, 05/95-10/95
- US Army, 02/96-04/03, Honorable Discharge (Infantry Squad Leader 82nd Airborne DIV)
- US Navy, 06/81-06/84, Honorable Discharge (Damage Control 3rd Class USS LaSalle)
Certification
NWCG Safety Officer Type 2
NWCG Division Supervisor
NWCG Strike Team Leader
NWCG Task Force Leader
Timeline
SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION LEAD
PG&E
01.2020 - Current
CONSULTING UTILITY FORESTER
Atlas Field Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
FIRE CAPTAIN
CAPSTONE FIRE MANAGEMENT
07.2018 - 01.2019
Supervisory Forestry Technician
US FOREST SERVICE
11.2016 - 06.2018
FIRE CAPTAIN
CAL FIRE
04.2015 - 11.2015
Supervisory Forestry Technician
US FOREST SERVICE
06.2013 - 05.2015
FIRE CAPTAIN
CAL FIRE
05.2012 - 11.2012
Supervisory Forestry Technician
US FOREST SERVICE
12.2007 - 05.2012
Conservation Crew Supervisor 3
NEVADA DIVISION OF FORESTRY
11.2005 - 12.2007
FIRE ENGINE OPERATOR
US FOREST SERVICE
04.2003 - 11.2005
Infantry Squad Leader
US ARMY
02.1996 - 04.2003
US Forest Service Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
05.1995 - 10.1995
Firefighter Hotshot
US PARK SERVICE
05.1994 - 10.1994
US Forest Service Senior Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
07.1991 - 04.1993
US Forest Service Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
05.1988 - 07.1991
US Forest Service Firefighter
US FOREST SERVICE
05.1987 - 09.1987
Damage Control 3rd Class
US NAVY
06.1981 - 06.1984
Kings River Community College
Basic Education/GIS -
College of the Redwoods
Technical/operational certificate/Degree -
Northern California College of Construction
Forestry -
Kings River Community College