Jason Prizzi

- Maintained crew cohesion and morale under arduous conditions through disciplined work ethic and mental/physical resilience.

- Supported natural resource management projects including fuels reduction, watershed protection, and community hazard mitigation.

- Endured extended shifts (up to 24 hours) and operated effectively in extreme conditions, including steep, rocky terrain and temperatures exceeding 110°F.

- Conducted rehabilitation of fireline and hand tools to restore function and maintain fire readiness after suppression activities.

- Ensured tool and chainsaw safety by adhering to standard operational checks (Straight, Smooth, Sharp, Secure, Strong / throttle interlock, on-off switch, chain brake, inertia brake, chain catch).

- Applied wildland fire behavior knowledge, 10 Standard Fire Orders, and 18 Watch-Out Situations in all operational environments.

- Maintained, repaired, and inspected wildland firefighting tools and equipment (chainsaws, hoses, hand tools) to ensure operational readiness in the field.

- Operated within interagency handcrews alongside CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service, and partner agencies during wildfire suppression and all-hazard incidents.

- Constructed fireline to bare mineral soil under emergency conditions, applying progressive line construction and burnout techniques as required.
- Conducted mop-up operations, cold-trailing, and hot-spot detection to secure control lines and prevent re-ignition.

- Performed firing operations with fusees and drip torches to strengthen control lines and support burnout objectives.