Jared Fossek

Dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s in Forestry, a minor in Fire Science and Management, and seven seasons of wildland firefighting experience. A wounded combat veteran and former Aviation Sergeant, I bring proven leadership, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. As a horse owner and rider, I have firsthand experience in animal care and equine management. Skilled in fencing, welding, and equipment maintenance, I excel in hands-on, unsupervised roles that require precision, situational awareness, and teamwork. Ready to contribute to the efficient and safe operations of a guest ranch environment.

• Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot License, 29.7 hrs, 2.2 hrs, 3 hrs
• Student Pilot's License, 12 hrs

• Land Manager, Section 13, Lubrecht Experimental Forest
  Developed a team structure to foster leadership development and provide mentorship for students, allowing experienced individuals to guide and teach incoming students. Planned, prepared, and implemented prescribed burns, coordinating efforts across multiple teams and project managers, with a focus on collaborative learning and skill-building.
• Forestry Club President
  Organized events, brought in industry speakers, and created connections leading to student employment across the western U.S. Founded a physical fitness program to prepare students for wildland firefighting, resulting in successful job placements with multiple agencies and a highly prepared, fit cohort of students.
• Iraq 2019-2020
  Led small teams of maintainers to ensure fleet readiness, performing critical inspections on CH-47F helicopters under challenging conditions, including supply shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic. Managed a team during a high-stress mission on January 8th, 2020, to relocate aircraft in response to a ballistic missile attack on US troops, the largest of its kind in history at that time.

• Makayla Fossek, 541-310-1646, Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo Queen, Princess, and Happy Canyon Princess
• Elmer Mayhew, 406-320-0616, Elmer.l.Mayhew.mil@mail.mil, Platoon Sergeant, 6th Platoon, Delta Company, 2-147 Attack Helicopter Battalion, 34th Infantry Division
• Frank Maus, 406-370-8866, Lubrecht Forest Manager

• Purple Heart, For wounds received in combat, 03/14/20
• Army Commendation Medal with Combat Device, For excellent service during combat in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
• Forest Service Certificate of Appreciation, For incredible public service and fire prevention during the historic 2017 total solar eclipse in the North Fork John Day Ranger District.

• Backcountry Horse Camping - solo and with groups in wilderness areas.
• Trail riding - Lubrecht, Hell's Canyon Wilderness, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Scapegoat Wilderness, Clark Fork valley and the Bitterroot valley.
• Backcountry Hunting and fishing.