Gauge Holcomb
Burns,OR
Summary
Dynamic Forestry Technician with extensive experience at the Forest Service, skilled in fire suppression tactics and chainsaw operation. Proven leadership in high-pressure environments, successfully completing ICT5 and FFT1 qualifications. Strong team communicator with a commitment to safety and efficiency in wildland fire management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician, (Engine, Firefighter)
Forest Service
Hines, OR
06.2024 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles, engines, tools, and pumps to ensure operational readiness. I've become proficient in, Running Chainsaws, putting in hose lays, running the pump, taking weather observations, digging handline, radio communications. I've been certified as ICT5, and am almost complete with my FFT1 qualification. I also have been on 3 assignments. The first assignment was a hellitack assignment where I got to open a task book for my HECM, I learned how to operate and work under aviation. My second assignment took me to New Mexico to the Gila National Forest, and for the 3rd assignment I got to be a part of the Eastern Oregon Task Force (EOTF), where i learned how to receive and deliver information to crew members and use more of my leadership skills to advance my FFT1 Task book. Utilized various fire suppression tactics, including indirect, direct, and mobile methods, to effectively manage fire situations. Completed multiple in-person and online courses, including S190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and S130 - Firefighter Training, to enhance firefighting skills and knowledge. Through the 2025 and 2026 fire seasons I have successfully completed my ICT5 as well as my FFT1 Qualifications as well as new opportunities in the field of and on the fire line
- Worked 40 hours weekly in various firefighting tasks.
- Conducted forest inventory surveys using Forest Service field procedures.
- Marked timber boundaries and sample plots for Forest Service operations.
- Collected vegetation, soil, and watershed data during field inspections.
Carpenter/laborer
Big Ridge Construction
Burns, OR
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Executed carpentry, roofing, and concrete pouring projects to ensure structural integrity and aesthetic quality.
- Collaborated with team members on outdoor construction tasks to enhance work efficiency and promote a positive work environment.
Cook
McDonald's
Hines, OR
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Grill cook and prep cook
- Hours per week: 30
Yard person/shelf stocker/freight deliveries
Big R Home and Ranch Supply
Burns, OR
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Learned how to stock merchandise/ unload freight, fill yard tickets for feed ect.
- Hours per week: 20
Fueler/ counter
Eddie's Fast Break Truck Stop
Hines, OR
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Pumped gas, washed windows, some janitorial and inside counter help
- Hours per week: 25
Education
Some high school (no diploma) -
Burns Union High School
Burns, OR05-2023
Skills
- Fire suppression tactics
- Chainsaw operation
- Pump operations
- Radio communications
- Vehicle maintenance
- Tool maintenance
- Wildland fire behavior
- Fireline construction
- Hazardous fuels reduction
- Team communication
- Situational awareness
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Public outreach
- Forestry and land management
Language skills
English Spoken: Intermediate | Written: Intermediate | Read: Advanced
Timeline
Forestry Technician, (Engine, Firefighter)
Forest Service
06.2024 - Current
Carpenter/laborer
Big Ridge Construction
06.2023 - 09.2023
Cook
McDonald's
07.2022 - 06.2023
Yard person/shelf stocker/freight deliveries
Big R Home and Ranch Supply
11.2021 - 05.2022
Fueler/ counter
Eddie's Fast Break Truck Stop
06.2021 - 10.2021
Some high school (no diploma) -
Burns Union High School