Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Mighty Oaks foundation
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Larry Barnett

Larry Barnett

Hereford,AZ

Summary

Retired Army and Forestry Technician with expertise in resource management and fire suppression. Demonstrated success in hazard identification and implementation of sustainable practices, resulting in improved ecosystem resilience. Extensive experience in route clearance and explosives handling, showcasing strong leadership and teamwork in high-pressure situations. Dedicated to safety and environmental stewardship.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Forestry Technician (Firefighter)

United States Forest Service
Lake George, CO
03.2007 - 11.2011
  • Identified hazardous conditions, including dead trees, that posed risks to public safety.
  • Provided technical guidance to landowners on sustainable land resource management practices.
  • Participated in prescribed burning activities to restore natural fire cycles within ecosystems.
  • Responded swiftly to wildland fires, assisting with containment by clearing brush and constructing firebreaks.
  • Supported reforestation efforts by planting grass and groundcover crops to prevent soil erosion.
  • Contributed to reforestation initiatives by planting trees on previously logged or burned land.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, and smoke ejectors.
  • Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.

Combat Engineer (12B) OIF Deployments

United States Army
Fort Riley , KS
03.2003 - 01.2006
  • Operated and monitored mission-critical systems while performing limited maintenance.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure equipment remained operational.
  • Utilized technical expertise to master complex procedures and execute effectively.
  • Planned and executed tactical missions to support assault operations.
  • Managed personnel and coordinated weapons operations to neutralize enemy threats.
  • Conducted training sessions to enhance troops' combat capabilities.
  • Installed obstacles, including minefields, to facilitate infantry tactics.
  • Participated in route clearance operations to identify and eliminate explosive devices.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Conservation & Fire Technology

Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA

Skills

  • Resource management
  • Route clearance
  • Explosives handling
  • Breaching
  • Ground reconnaissance
  • Fire suppression
  • Brush clearing
  • Chainsaw operations
  • Survival skills
  • Explosives detonation

Affiliations

Volunteered with Church friends in Cochise county, Arizona to refurbish a duplex apartment that entailed installing ceramic floors,running electrical wire, installing some drywall, spraying texture, and painting. march 2020-May 2020.

Volunteered to serve in Ukraine handling logistics, and materials including medical supplies. to transport to Kiev,UA. during the beginning of the Russian invasion March 2022-April 2022.

Was chosen to travel to Israel 8 months after the Oct 7 2023 attacks to participant in a special prayer delegation, travelling the entire country for a little over 2 weeks, visiting key sites that had been directly effected by the attacks.

June 2024-July 2020

Accomplishments

Blessed to be Married for 13 years to my beautiful Wife Andrea, and Proud father of my 17 year old son Ayden who just graduated High School..

Mighty Oaks foundation

Attended a faith based workshop and retreat with the Mighty Oaks foundation. A Combat Veteran, Active duty & First responder Organization that concentrates its efforts in equipping Veterans and First Responders who have been effected by PTSD, Combat and non Combat from a biblical perspective. 

The journey begins with intensive peer-based programs that utilize instructional sessions, camaraderie, and team  building activities that are designed to challenge Warriors to overcome their past experiences and move forward into a  life of purpose.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Forestry Technician (Firefighter)

United States Forest Service
03.2007 - 11.2011

Combat Engineer (12B) OIF Deployments

United States Army
03.2003 - 01.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Conservation & Fire Technology

Palomar Community College

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