Louis Hotchkiss

-Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

- Effectively work in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled in both independent and collaborative teamwork, with experience supervising crews of up to eight in wildland fire situations and fuel reduction projects.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Accumulated 500 hours of operating a 299D3 CAT with a masticating attachment, bucket attachment, and curved tine grapple.
- Regularly worked 10 to 16-hour shifts using suppression tactics to combat fires, operating chainsaws, using hand tools, and supplying water with a Type 6 engine.
- Troubleshot small and large pumps and motors.
- Operated and supervised chipping projects.

- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Worked on a wildland fire crew during the winter months, doing the following.
• Assisted in maintaining safety protocols and compliance during daily operations.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline communication
• Trained new crew members on operational procedures and safety standards to ensure consistency.
• Monitored equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly for swift resolution and minimal downtime.
• Used Chainsaws and chippers to complete fuel mitigation projects.

• Worked at the Bureau of Land Management as a seasonal (summers), where I completed annual trainings as well as getting certified in various qualifications to move up.
• Identify areas for management intervention.
• Assisted in implementing fire management strategies to reduce wildfire risks and protect natural resources.
• Utilized GPS and GIS technology for mapping forest resources and improving data accuracy in resource management.
• Operator of a type 6 engine
• operated and supervised safe chainsaw operations.
• participated in drip torch ignitions.
• Would travel with 4 to 21-man crews up to 14 to 20-day assignments.
• Operated specialized firefighting equipment to control and suppress wildfires.
• Developed and implemented tactical fire suppression strategies in collaboration with team members.
• Mentored junior firefighters, enhancing their skills in fire behavior analysis and suppression tactics.

• This was a on-call position I would either go on an engine assignment or on a hand crew 4 to 5 times a year while holding a full-time job as a crew member on the weeds management crew with the Bureau of Land Management.
• Coordinated fire suppression efforts, utilizing specialized equipment and techniques to contain wildfires effectively.
• Conducted risk assessments and developed strategic response plans for wildfire incidents in diverse environments.

• Applied pesticides using various application techniques and equipment to ensure effective pest management.
• Conducted thorough inspections to identify pest problems and recommended appropriate pesticide treatments.
• Maintained detailed records of pesticide applications, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Trained new staff on safe pesticide application practices and operational protocols to enhance team productivity.
• Operated Chainsaws for cut stump treatments. operated UTVs attached with boom sprayers.