Evan Waller
131 Grandview Way, Apt. B, Missoula,MT
Summary
Reliable professional with a strong understanding of safety protocols and excellent communication skills. Proficient in operating machinery and handling equipment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for guests. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient and smooth operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Squad (Saw) Boss / Crew Boss Trainee
Rocky Mountain Fire Company
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Led Type Two Initial Attack hand crew as lead sawyer under contract with Montana Department of Natural Resource Conservation during 2023-2024.
- Advanced to squad boss in 2025, managing logistical operations for wildfire suppression teams.
- Coordinated essential resources while interfacing with incident commanders for mission alignment.
- Directed a four-person squad to maintain high levels of efficiency and safety during operations.
- Oversaw saw maintenance as saw boss, collaborating with leadership on strategic execution of tasks.
- Identified hazard trees within work areas to enhance overall crew safety protocols.
- Constructed miles of fire breaks using direct and indirect methods with both hand tools and chainsaws.
- Contributed to preparation of prescription burn units by collecting weather data and conducting ignitions.
Substitute Teacher
North Kitsap School District
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided substitute teaching for elementary, middle, and high school educators within North Kitsap School District.
- Employed leadership skills to teach diverse subjects effectively to students of varying ages.
- Fostered a respectful environment while engaging younger students in their academic work.
- Served as guest speaker in natural science classes, focusing on fire ecology education.
- Dedicated 36 hours weekly to fulfilling teaching responsibilities.
Groundman
Darrel Emel’s Tree Service
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Executed 10-hour workdays independently and collaboratively across diverse environments including urban, suburban, wetlands, woodlands, and forests.
- Identified hazardous trees posing risks to life or property and utilized chainsaws, pull saws, and wood chippers for safe removal.
- Completed UXO contract for local base by removing brush and limbing trees in specified areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12.2022
GED -
North Kitsap High School
Poulsbo, WA06.2016
Skills
- Motivational skills
- Fire suppression and prevention
- Emergency management and response
- Interagency coordination
- Personnel management
- Public education and outreach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Firefighting operations and procedures
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Crew leadership and adaptability
Certification
- FEMA An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-00700.b) - 2022-05-28
- FEMA Introduction to Incident Command System (IS-00100.c) - 2022-05-28
- NWCG L-180 Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service - 2022-05-29
- NWCG S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior - 2022-05-30
- NWCG S-130 Firefighter Training - 2022-06-03
- NWCG S-131 Firefighter 1 - 2023-04-04
- NWCG S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw - 2023-06-03
- NWCG S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior- 2023-10-24
- NWCG S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/ Urban Interface- 2024-06-23
Language skills
English Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Additional information
- Weather data collection with a belt weather kit and calculating probability of ignition
- Programming and use of BK5000 Radios
- Proficient in Field Maps and other GIS applications
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
North Kitsap School District
01.2023 - 06.2025
Squad (Saw) Boss / Crew Boss Trainee
Rocky Mountain Fire Company
06.2022 - 10.2025
Groundman
Darrel Emel’s Tree Service
01.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Western Washington University
GED -
North Kitsap High School