John "Caleb" Garland
Weaverville,North Carolina
Summary
Proven Forestry Technician with extensive experience at the North Carolina Forest Service, adept in wildfire suppression and sustainable forest management. Excelled in data collection for GIS mapping and led emergency response efforts, showcasing leadership and advanced wildland fire behavior skills. Demonstrated commitment to environmental preservation and stakeholder engagement, significantly reducing fire hazards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technician II (County Ranger)
North Carolina Forest Service
01.2023 - Current
- Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies.
- Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
- Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans and GIS mapping.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with landowners, addressing concerns regarding timber management practices and offering guidance on best practices.
- Promoted sustainable harvest practices through the use of low-impact logging techniques, reducing soil erosion and protecting water quality.
- Incident Commander on wildfire suppression efforts in Buncombe and surrounding counties as needed during emergency situations, protecting valuable natural resources from further destruction.
- Monitored weather conditions closely during fire season, adjusting activities as needed to minimize the risk of wildfires while still achieving project objectives.
- Assist with prescribed burns to mitigate fuel loads throughout District 1.
Forestry Technician I (Assistant County Ranger)
North Carolina Forest Service
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies.
- Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
- Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans and GIS mapping.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with landowners, addressing concerns regarding timber management practices and offering guidance on best practices.
- Promoted sustainable harvest practices through the use of low-impact logging techniques, reducing soil erosion and protecting water quality.
- Incident Commander on wildfire suppression efforts in Buncombe and surrounding counties as needed during emergency situations, protecting valuable natural resources from further destruction.
- Monitored weather conditions closely during fire season, adjusting activities as needed to minimize the risk of wildfires while still achieving project objectives.
- Assist with prescribed burns to mitigate fuel loads throughout District 1.
Forestry Technician I (BRIDGE Project Leader)
North Carolina Forest Service
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Forest management involving nursery work and tree planting.
- Wildfire suppression in all 32 Western North Carolina counties.
- Assist with Prescribed Burns and Site Prep Burns in Western North Carolina.
- Assist with fire suppression across the state with the Type 4 Engine as well as Type 6 Engines.
- Supervise dozens of inmates on daily work project jobs.
- Instruct various wildland fire courses.
- Organize and prioritize strengths and weaknesses of crewmen to accomplish goals.
Smoke Chaser
North Carolina Forest Service
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Respond to Wildfires within the county.
- Assist with prescribed burns throughout District 1.
- Assist with incidents across the state.
- Use suppression action on wildfires in Yancey and surrounding counties as needed.
- Preform Law Enforcement actions after fire is controlled such as Warning tickets.
- Assist County Ranger with water quality and forest management practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC05.2018
Skills
- Firefighter Type 1
- Firefighter Type 2
- Incident Commander Type 5
- Incident Commander Type 4
- Intermediate Faller FAL2
- Advanced Faller FAL1
- Engine Boss
- Heavy Equipment Boss
- UTV Operator
Certification
- S-130 Introduction to Wildland Fire
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
- L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline
- L-280 Followership to Leadership
- S-200 Initial Attack Incident Commander
- S-212 Wildland Fire Chain saws
- S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
- S-230/231- Crew Boss/Engine Boss
- S-236 Heavy Equipment Boss
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-300
- ICS-700
- S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface
- S-270 Basic Air Operations
- S-260 Interagency Incident Business Management
- S-336 Tactical Decision Making in Wildland Fire
Timeline
Forestry Technician II (County Ranger)
North Carolina Forest Service
01.2023 - Current
Forestry Technician I (Assistant County Ranger)
North Carolina Forest Service
01.2022 - 01.2023
Forestry Technician I (BRIDGE Project Leader)
North Carolina Forest Service
04.2019 - 01.2022
Smoke Chaser
North Carolina Forest Service
10.2015 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mayland Community College
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