Dustin Rhein
Show Low,AZ
Summary
Experienced Arborist and Wildland firefighter skilled in directional felling, hazard tree removal, and chainsaw operation. Known for clear team communication, and reliable work in tight, high-risk environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Arborist - Tree Feller
Red's Tree Service
Show Low, Arizona
01.2026 - Current
- Executed directional felling techniques to ensure safe tree removals in residential areas with minimal clearance areas.
- Operated chainsaws, chippers, and hand tools. Along with chainsaw maintenance.
- Climbed trees using harnesses, ropes, and safety lanyards.
- During climbing operations performed 'top' removals while chunking down.
- Removals of hazardous trees including: bark-beetle, mistletoe, snags, and 'cigar' tops.
- Operated and utilized bucket trucks for tree and limb removals.
- Operated an Avant 528 Loader with use of multiple attachments including: Bucket, Timber Grab, and Root Grapple.
Arborist - Tree Feller
Wallace Tree Service
Show Low, Arizona
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Performed groundsman duties such as chipping and assisting climbers with rope operations.
- Dropped trees on residential properties utilizing directional felling techniques.
- Removals of hazardous trees including: bark-beetle, mistletoe, snags, and 'cigar' tops.
Payson Hot Shot
United States Forest Service
Payson, Arizona
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Used Pulaski and McCloud hand tools; along with chainsaws for hand line and saw line construction.
- Participated in prescribed fire operations such as controlled burns.
- Read, recorded and radio-communicated hourly weather updates during Wildland fires.
- Conducted mop-up operations.
Fuels Crew Member
Pinetop Fire District
Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed directional tree felling on properties for fuel mitigation around town.
- Participated in Wildland fire assignments on the Fuels Module, Type 6 Engines, Type 3 Engines, and Water Tenders.
- Worked controlled RX burns and performed mop-up on various assignments.
Education
GED -
Arizona Department of Education
Chandler, AZ07-2010
Skills
- Directional Felling
- Hazard Tree Removal
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Chainsaw Operation & Maintenance
- Wildland Firefighting
- Team Communicator
- Problem Solver
- Can-Do Attitude
- Tree Climbing (Apprentice)
Certification
- NWCG S-130/190, L-180: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior-Firefighter Training
- NWCG S-211: Portable Pumps & Water Use
- NWCG S-212: S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- NWCG S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland-Urban Interface
- NWCG S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- NWCG S-131: Firefighter Type 1
- NWCG S-219: Firing Operations
References
Steve Truscott, Owner - Red's Tree Service | 928-298-1852 | Steve@redstree.com
Cole Wallace, Engine Boss - U.S. Forest Service | 928-369-8226 | Cole.Wallace2@usda.gov
Brian Finch, Crew Boss | DFFM | 928-242-0755 | Bfinch@dffm.az.gov
Grayson Hiremath, Boise Smoke Jumper | 480-518-6004 | Ghiremath@blm.gov
Timeline
Arborist - Tree Feller
Red's Tree Service
01.2026 - Current
Arborist - Tree Feller
Wallace Tree Service
05.2025 - 11.2025
Payson Hot Shot
United States Forest Service
03.2024 - 09.2024
Fuels Crew Member
Pinetop Fire District
04.2022 - 02.2024
GED -
Arizona Department of Education