Ivan Rodriguez
Waddell,AZ
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GS-0462-6 Lead Forestry Technician
Department of Agriculture
Prescott, Arizona
01.2025 - Current
- Worked as a lead wildland firefighter on type 6 fire engine.
- Functioned as an engine boss trainee, gaining leadership experience in firefighting operations
- Delivered effective fire suppression and containment using specialized equipment and hand tools.
- Assisted in controlled burns to manage ecosystems and mitigate wildfire risks.
- Conducted mop-up operations to eliminate remaining hot spots and prevent further spread.
- Participated in hazardous fuels reduction by cutting brush, felling trees, and chipping debris.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
GS-0462-5 Forestry Technician
Department of Agriculture
Overgaard, Arizona
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked as a crew member on an interagency hotshot crew.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires.
- Conducted crew proficiency checks, safety drills, and fire critiques with consistent emphasis on safety and team welfare.
- Maintained and reconditioned firefighter tools and equipment ensuring readiness and efficiency.
GS-0462-5 Lead Forestry Technician
National Parks Service
Essex, California
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Functioned as assistant fire engine operator on type 3 Wildland fire engine, ensuring safe driving and positioning of engine
- Controlled and administered pump functions, including priming, regulating pump speed, and managing dispensing of water and chemical additives to effectively combat wildfires.
- Managed administrative tasks including maintenance of engine use reports, fuel logs, and inventory to ensure accurate and current records.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
GS-0462-4 Forestry Technician
National Park Service
Essex, California
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked as crew member on type 3 Wildland fire engine
- Functioned as FFT1 and ICT5 Trainee throughout seasons, ensuring safety and effectiveness in firefighting practices.
- Guided and instructed crew members in essential Wildland firefighter skills encompassing tool maintenance and fire line construction technique.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Responded rapidly to emerging wildfires to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
- Assisted in emergency medical operations and provided first aid as needed.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate hot spots.
GS-0462-3 Forestry Technician
National Parks Service
Essex, California
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked as a skilled crew member on a type 3 Wildland fire engine.
- Executed fire line activities, including construction of progressive hoselays and setup of portable pumps.
- Coordinated efforts in response to new wildfire reports, functioning as initial attack forces while supplying locations, estimated size, and critical information to dispatch.
- Established and maintained control lines during wildfires to restrict fire spread effectively.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Performed wildfire suppression duties, including constructing firebreaks, and deploying water.
- Assisted in emergency medical operations and provided first aid as needed.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls.
Forestry Technician
Nevada Division Of Forestry
Minden, Nevada
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked as a helitack crew member on an type 2 exclusive use helicopter.
- Conducted fire line construction employing hand tools, chainsaws, and additional equipment
- Coordinated helicopter water drops, enhancing safety protocols for landing zone construction
- Responded to reports of new wildfires serving as initial attack.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated with aviation units for aerial firefighting support and reconnaissance.
- Participated in physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
Skills
- ENGB Trainee
- RXB3 Trainee
- FFT1
- ICT5
- FAL3
- CDL CLASS A
- CEVO
- TRAILER TOWING CLASS 3
- UTV OPERATION
Certification
- A-219
- IS-100
- IS-200
- IS-700
- l-180
- S-130
- S-131
- S-190
- S-200
- S-211
- S-212
- S-215
- S-219
- S-230
- S-231
- S-290
References
- Edward Gordon Prescott National Forest Engine Captain Edward.gordon@usda.gov (928)-713-2654
- Cody Chartier Hotshot Superintendent Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Cody.chartier@usda.gov (530)-640-0438
- Mitch Silvester Battalion Chief California Desert District ssilvester@blm.gov (208)-308-3945
- JT Sohr Engine Captain Mojave National Preserve Jacob.sohr@usda.gov (541)-377-3474
- Bronson Anderson Engine Captain California Desert District bjanderson@blm.gov (760)-887-4507
- Brett Taylor Helicopter Manager Nevada Division of Forestry (760)-709-1546
Timeline
GS-0462-6 Lead Forestry Technician
Department of Agriculture
01.2025 - Current
GS-0462-5 Forestry Technician
Department of Agriculture
04.2024 - 09.2024
GS-0462-5 Lead Forestry Technician
National Parks Service
03.2023 - 04.2024
GS-0462-4 Forestry Technician
National Park Service
05.2022 - 11.2022
GS-0462-3 Forestry Technician
National Parks Service
05.2021 - 11.2021
Forestry Technician
Nevada Division Of Forestry
05.2020 - 11.2020
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