Fritz Cluff
Salmon,ID
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Forest Fire Management Officer
United States Forest Service
06.2010 - 01.2022
- Provided leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Salmon-Challis Fire and Aviation Program. Including budget, training, fire operations, fire business, and policy implementation.
- Addressed public questions, complaints and requests and provided necessary assistance.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned work for staff members
- Responsible for coordination and partnership development with the Forest Leadership Team, Regional Office, local fire departments, Idaho Department of Lands, Idaho Fish and Game, Lemhi and Custer County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Offices, and other interested groups and cooperators.
Assistant Forest Fire Management Officer
United States Forest Service
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Responsible for coordination and implementation of a $5,000,000 wildland fire preparedness budget.
- Coordinated fire operations with other emergency service groups.
- Developed the Fire Management Plan and annual operations guide for the Salmon-Challis National Forest
- Provided direct oversight and directiont to the Salmon-Challis National Forest Training Program.
- Provided local fire and leadership training for Forest Service personnel.
Fire Operations Specialist
Bureau Of Land Management - Idaho Falls District
06.2001 - 06.2007
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into various database systems including Microsoft Excel, Incident Qualifications System, .
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Fire Engine Captain
Bureau Of Land Management - Montrose District
06.1998 - 06.2001
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Supervised, trained and directed 5 person fire engine module
- Responded and suppressed on-going and newly reported fires
- Provided operational oversight to those assigned to fires in which I was the incident commander
- Completed fire reports, fire cause determinations, and end of season reporting for fires with in the zones I worked
7/8 Teacher
West End Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.1998
- Taught Physical Education, Social Studies, English, and Life Skills for Naturita Middle School
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO04.1992
No Degree - Technical Fire Management - 18 Semester Hours
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO04.2005
Skills
- Budget Development and Implementation
- Working as a member of a team
- Organizational planning and coordination
- Work Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Supervision and Leadership
- Report Preparation
- Use of computers and computer software relative to work
- Emergency and Non-Emergency Response
Awards and Recognitions
2021 - Contributions to the 2021 Fire Season
2016 – Quality Step Increas- Outstanding work in the development of the Butte Staff Ride
2011 - R4 Fire and Fuels Award - Outstanding Management of Wildfire on the Salmon-Challis N.F.
2010 - Cert. of Merit - Organizing and Development of the Salmon-Challis
Fire Program.
2009 - Cert. of Merit - Implementation of WFDSS and FPA for Central Idaho FPU
2007 - Non-monetary Award - Assistance and Support of the Salmon-Challis Fire Program.
2006 - Spot Award - Support and assistance with Fuels Program for Idaho Falls District-Salmon Field Office
2003 - Spot Award - Excellence In Training/Instruction BLM - Idaho State Office
2002 - Quality Step Increase - Exceptional Work during FY 2002
2002 - Spot Award - Outstanding work as Assistant FMO Bureau of Land Management, Upper Columbia-Salmon Clearwater District
2001 - Spot Award - Outstanding Leadership - 2001 Fire Season Bureau of Land Management, Upper Columbia-Salmon Clearwater District
Timeline
Forest Fire Management Officer
United States Forest Service
06.2010 - 01.2022
Assistant Forest Fire Management Officer
United States Forest Service
06.2007 - 06.2010
Fire Operations Specialist
Bureau Of Land Management - Idaho Falls District
06.2001 - 06.2007
Fire Engine Captain
Bureau Of Land Management - Montrose District
06.1998 - 06.2001
7/8 Teacher
West End Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Fort Lewis College
No Degree - Technical Fire Management - 18 Semester Hours
Colorado State University
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