Kodi Brown
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Accomplished Forestry Equipment Operator and previous Wildland Firefighter Crew Lead with 9+ years of extensive field experience. Successfully managed projects in timber harvesting, mechanical land clearing, and emergency crew leadership. Demonstrated expertise in heavy machinery operations across extreme terrains, backed by a strong foundation in risk mitigation, incident command, and preventative equipment maintenance. A highly disciplined safety leader dedicated to maximizing operational efficiency and crew readiness in demanding outdoor environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Equipment Operator/Timber Faller
Holmes Logging/American Forestry
Boulder Creek, California
2020 - Current
- Operated logging equipment such as excavators, skid steers, loaders, and tractors to facilitate efficient timber harvesting on active forestry sites.
- Coordinated machine movements and work zones with logging crews to enhance safety and workflow efficiency.
- Executed preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime through routine greasing, oiling, and servicing.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
Reno, Nevada
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Assisted U.S. Forest Service in wildfire suppression efforts on active firelines, contributing to overall containment.
- Collaborated with aviation units for aerial firefighting support, enhancing reconnaissance and operational effectiveness.
- Operated water tenders, bulldozers, and fire engines during fire response operations.
- Built containment lines around wildfire perimeter using shovels, pulaskis, and chainsaws.
- Applied safety procedures to reduce risk to crew members during suppression work.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee07-2015
Skills
- Timber harvesting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Chainsaw operation
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Site coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Wildland firefighting
- Rigging procedures
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
United States Forest Service
08.2015 - 10.2019
Forestry Equipment Operator/Timber Faller
Holmes Logging/American Forestry
2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Wenatchee Valley College