Isaac Garrett
Fletcher,USA
Summary
Experienced river technician, forest technician, and wildland firefighter seeking to apply strong leadership, teamwork, and emergency response skills. Committed to efficiency, preparedness, and supporting team success while pursuing a career in wildlife conservation, land management, and fire suppression.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Goodyear Associate
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Lawton, OK
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Improved workflow processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste in tire production.
- Managed inventory systems to maintain optimal stock levels and operational readiness.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring products met company specifications and customer expectations.
- Served as an Emergency First Responder on the company fire brigade, responding to fire and medical incidents.
- Provided emergency medical assistance, including CPR, first aid, and other lifesaving procedures.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants, extinguishers, and firefighting equipment to control and suppress fires.
- Coordinated with fellow firefighters to execute response strategies and manage emergency scenes.
- Responded rapidly to emergency calls and supported incident management and safety protocols.
- Maintained clear radio communication and situational awareness during emergency operations.
Forestry Technician, Resources
U.S. Forest Service
Lakeview, OR
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Member of a 20-person Type 2 wildland fire crew responding to wildfire suppression and prevention operations.
- Performed fireline construction, trenching, and brush clearing using chainsaws, axes, shovels, and hand tools.
- Assisted in wildfire suppression operations, establishing water supplies, connecting hoses, and directing water on active fires.
- Conducted controlled burns and fuels reduction projects to mitigate wildfire hazards.
- Coordinated with multiple agencies and interdisciplinary teams on wildfire response and prevention strategies.
- Monitored weather conditions, fuel loads, and fire behavior during fire season to support safe operations.
- Led and trained crew members in fire suppression techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols and daily physical training to maintain operational readiness and reduce risk.
- Utilized GIS mapping and field data collection to support forest management and wildfire planning.
- Conducted forest inventory assessments and reforestation projects, including tree planting and habitat restoration.
- Maintained professional communication with landowners and the public during prescribed burns and fire operations.
- Implemented soil stabilization and erosion prevention techniques during fireline construction to reduce environmental impact.
Forestry Technician, Recreation
US Forest Service
Moose Pass, AK
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Wildland firefighter on engine and hand crew performing fire suppression and prescribed burn operations.
- Operated and maintained fire engines and specialized firefighting equipment.
- Served as active militia for emergency wildfire response.
- Conducted safety inspections and hazard analyses of public recreation areas and wilderness lands.
- Patrolled roads, trails, and waterways to ensure visitor safety and protect public lands.
- Installed and maintained regulatory and safety signage across recreation sites and travel routes.
- Enforced public safety regulations including Off-Road Vehicle restrictions.
- Led crews of three or more employees during field operations and maintenance activities.
- Certified in whitewater/river rescue and maintained rescue and safety equipment.
- Performed maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting and river rescue gear.
Forestry Technician, Fuels
Bureau of Land Management
Belle Fourche, SD
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported fuels reduction and prescribed burn operations using techniques such as lop and scatter, brush pile construction, and pile burning.
- Performed fireline operations including line construction, holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up using hand tools and chainsaws.
- Served on Type 4 and Type 6 wildland fire engines responding to initial attack and extended attack incidents.
- Operated and maintained wildland fire engines, pumps, chainsaws, and specialized firefighting equipment.
- Conducted mobile attack, holding, and firing operations to control wildfire spread.
- Collected and analyzed weather data, fuel moisture samples, topography, and fire behavior to support safe firefighting operations.
- Utilized belt weather kits, GPS, topographical maps, and Avenza mapping software for navigation and incident support.
- Operated 4x4 trucks and UTVs in rugged and off-road terrain during fire and fuels operations.
- Implemented Incident Command System (ICS) procedures and communicated operational information from daily briefings.
- Assisted in leading contract crews and mentoring Job Corps students in wildland firefighting operations and safety procedures.
- Conducted hazard tree removal and brush reduction using chainsaws during fuels management projects.
- Recorded and reported timber and fuel monitoring data, including species, size, and condition.
AD Forestry Firefighter
BIA
Horton, KS
05.2020 - 09.2020
- I was on the Type-2 IA Hand crew Mid-Plains.
- Served as an experienced firefighter on a hand crew or other related fire suppression crews.
- Gathered information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents
- Experience on the fire-line, digging line, chipping, cold trailing, and swamping.
- Participate in and lead After Action Reviews (AAR)
- Perform basic fire line activities such as line construction, lopping and scattering of fuels, using hand tools and holding, patrolling, monitoring and mop up operations
- Communicate effectively via two-way radio
- Serve as Firefighter Type II resource for initial attack and extended attack fires which included indirect firing techniques in mountainous terrain.
- Able to operate portable pumps during initial attack and for mop up.
- Operated hose nozzle in very mountainous terrain during mop up.
Ranch Hand
Comanche County
Oklahoma
05.2016 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment (Skid-steer, Backhoe, Auger)
- Operated 4X4 diesel truck
- Pulled 6’X24’ Gooseneck cattle trailer
- Operated 440 chainsaw for cutting projects around the ranch.
- Sprayed noxious weeds around property
- Fed and watered cattle
- Dewormed and administrated antibiotic shots for cattle
- Worked with numerous number of power tools (drills, grinders, ect..)
Lake Maintenance Technician
City of Lawton
Lawton, OK
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained the campgrounds and parks around Lake Ellsworth and Lake Lawtonka
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment
- Operated Grasshopper mower
- Responsible for maintenance of district recreation facilities such as toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters and other miscellaneous structures.
- Tasked with performing compliance checks and inspections on existing permits under special-use authorization.
- Inspected recreation areas, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of recreation operation and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites.
- Contacted visitors to provide information about recreation regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions. Provides information about resource management practices in the area. Maintains contact with campground host(s).
- Assured recreation sites and areas with one or two major uses are operated and maintained in accordance with operation and maintenance plans.
- Operated Stihl Pole-saw
- Operated Miller Bobcat welder
- Used numerous number of power tools
- Worked on power boxes around lake campgrounds
- Worked closely with the city police and rangers who patrolled the lakes
- Operated chainsaws for maintenance around the lakes
Affiliations
- SWOSU Fire Management Treasurer
- Volunteer prescribed burner for SWOSU
- Volunteer wildland firefighter for SWOSU
- Goodyear Fire Brigade
Certification
- USFS Wildland Firefighter II Certified
- L180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S130 Basic Fire Fighting
- S190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- IS700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- ICS100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- S290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- USFS Wildland Fire Chainsaw
- S212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- Basic Faller Qualified
- American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Certified
- USFS Defensive Driving Certificate
- Trailer driving and backing Certified
- UTV Operator Certified
- Open water Scuba certified
- Advanced scuba certified
- Ems rescue scuba certified
- EMR Certified
- Firefighter 1 Certified
- Swift water rescue trained
Timeline
Goodyear Associate
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
04.2024 - Current
Forestry Technician, Resources
U.S. Forest Service
04.2023 - 11.2023
Forestry Technician, Recreation
US Forest Service
05.2022 - 10.2022
Forestry Technician, Fuels
Bureau of Land Management
05.2021 - 09.2021
AD Forestry Firefighter
BIA
05.2020 - 09.2020
Lake Maintenance Technician
City of Lawton
05.2018 - 05.2020
Ranch Hand
Comanche County
05.2016 - Current