Erick Farias Luevano
Chelan,WA
Summary
Dedicated wildland firefighter with over six seasons of experience in fire containment and hazardous materials handling. Expertise in leading fire crew operations, training recruits, and enhancing safety protocols to minimize risks and improve wildfire management outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Service
06.2020 - Current
- 6 Total seasons as a wildland firefighter.
- 4 Seasons on Type 3 Engine Module
- 2 Seasons on a Type 2 IA Handcrew
- Fought fires on different forests across multiple states.
- Responsible for supervision and safety of the crew in the absence of the supervisor.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools to suppress wildfires effectively.
- Certified A Tree falling, bucking and brushing.
- Conducted fire line construction and maintenance to enhance containment strategies.
- Coordinated with team members during wildfire response operations for optimal efficiency.
- Trained new recruits on safety protocols and firefighting techniques, fostering skill development.
- Implemented safety measures to minimize risks during hazardous operational conditions.
- Analyzed terrain and weather conditions to inform strategic fire suppression tactics.
- Led incident debriefings, identifying process improvements for future wildfire management efforts.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2025
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire containment
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Fire weather monitoring
- Fireline construction
- Map reading and navigation
- Fire lookout operation
- Fire crew leadership
- Hazardous materials handling
- Defensible space creation
- Engine Pump and high-pressure pump
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Forest Service
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Eastern Washington University