Jacob Huberdeau
Logan,UT
Summary
Experienced with fire suppression techniques and emergency response in wildland settings. Utilizes teamwork and strategic thinking to effectively manage firefighting operations. Knowledge of safety protocols and resource management to protect lives and property.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Wildland Firefighter
Logan Interagency Hotshot Crew
05.2023 - Current
- Operated firefighting tools and chainsaws during wildland fire suppression efforts.
- Signed off as an Incident Commander Type 5
- Certified as a B-Faller to remove high complexity, fire weakened trees to ensure crew safety in unstable environments.
- Conducted complex large scale firing operations to create fuel breaks on large incidents
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols in high-risk environments.
- Ensured the chain of command was followed and respected in all situations.
- Participated in training assignments to better understand the roles of leadership in high intensity situations.
- Mentored new recruits on best practices for wildfire containment and safety measures.
- Assist crew leadership by driving any of the vehicles when necessary, including a nine-person crew carrier requiring a CDL-B.
Wildland Firefighter
Rocky Mountain Fire Company
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Understood my role as a new firefighter with a responsibility to learn and contribute wherever necessary.
- Managed wildfire suppression operations on both a hand crew and on type 6 wildland engine.
- Conducted regular inspections of firefighting gear and equipment, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Cut brush and dug fire line to create fire lines using hand tools and chainsaws.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science With Criminal Justice Minor
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME05-2022
Skills
- Chainsaw operation
- Fire containment
- Physical fitness and endurance
- Fire behavior prediction
- Map reading and navigation
- Fire prevention education
- All-terrain vehicle operation
- Incident command system
- Team collaboration
- Two-way radio operation
Athletic Achievements
- Logan Hotshots- Golden Boot Award (2023, 2025)
- Captain: 2021/2022 indoor and outdoor track and field captain, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
- Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Male Student-Athlete of the Year (2022)
- 2022 Greater Northeast Athletic Conference Champion (10 KM Run)
- 2021 Greater Northeast Athletic Conference Cross Country All-Conference Team
- Captain: 2017/2018 Timberlane Regional High School XC/TF
- 2025 Bootleg Boogie 50 Mile Race -1st place winner
Certification
- ICS-100 Introduction to ICS
- ICS-200 Basic ICS for Initial Attack Response
- L-180 Human Factors in Wildland Fire
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws
- FAL2 Intermediate Faller
- FFT1 Firefighter Type 1
- L-280 Followership to Leadership
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- Class B Commercial Drivers License
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Timeline
Senior Wildland Firefighter
Logan Interagency Hotshot Crew
05.2023 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Rocky Mountain Fire Company
05.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science With Criminal Justice Minor
Saint Joseph's College of Maine