William Fisher
Somerset,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proven leadership in coordinating wildland firefighting operations, and managing technical teams. Adept at maintaining high standards of operational readiness and resource management. Experienced in fast-paced environments, adaptable to last-minute changes, and thrives under pressure.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Manager
USFS - Walla Walla Ranger District
Walla Walla, Washington
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Led wildland firefighting crews in the suppression of fires.
- Worked year-round in mountain weather conditions to ensure public and employee safety.
- Conducted safety inspections of facilities to identify hazards and assess equipment functionality.
- Maintained comprehensive facility maintenance records, entering data into a national database.
- Developed annual maintenance schedules while tracking owned equipment such as trailers and welders.
- Performed diverse labor tasks including brush clearing, seeding, mowing, and roadway repairs.
Search and Rescue Team Member
Blue Mountain Search and Rescue
Walla Walla, WA
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and rescue techniques.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure effective resource allocation during missions.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to maintain readiness for search and rescue activities.
- Engaged in continuous skills development through workshops and training sessions.
Forestry Technician (Trails) GS-5
USFS - Walla Walla Ranger District
Walla Walla, WA
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained 150 miles of OHV and Wilderness trails on Walla Walla Ranger District.
- Repaired 20 miles of trails damaged by flooding.
- Supported firefighting operations during Meachum complex incidents.
- Relocated NFJD stock to Hell’s Canyon for winter grazing.
- Oversaw construction of Burnt Cabin Bridge, ensuring structural integrity.
Youth and Community Engagement Assistant
Mt Adam’s Institute Vetswork Internship Umatilla National Forest
Pendleton, OR
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Maintained OHV and Wilderness trails within North Fork John Day District.
- Led three community events with Public Affairs Office, engaging over 500 public members.
- Removed over 200 hazard trees from campgrounds across the Forest.
- Applied Mountain Pine Beetle repellent in two designated areas of Umatilla National Forest.
- Completed Firefighter Type 2 training program.
Maintenance Flight Superintendent
U.S. Air Force - Volkel Air Base
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Led airmen and managed programs to maintain highest readiness levels for mission success.
- Translated leadership directives into actionable tasks for team execution.
- Ensured effective utilization of resources, aligning with Air Force best practices.
- Planned resource allocation and budget management to optimize operations.
- Promoted culture of innovation and continuous process improvement to address deficiencies.
- Detected and corrected unsafe behaviors impacting unit readiness promptly.
- Monitored loading/unloading of $6 billion Protection Level-One War-Reserve nuclear munitions stockpile.
- Performed 150 supervisory inspections, achieving 99.8% weapons reliability rate.
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
U.S. Air Force
07.1997 - 06.2011
- Epitomized excellence and professionalism while leading airmen to achieve mission success.
- Cultivated leadership skills through professional military education and enhancement courses.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization for mission accomplishment.
- Promoted innovation and continuous improvement to resolve operational deficiencies.
- Performed functional checks and maintenance on launch and suspension systems for aircraft.
- Planned and directed maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
Education
Certificate - Outdoor Education and Leadership
Alderleaf Wilderness College
Monroe, WA06.2019
Associate in Science (AS) - General
Air University
Gunter AFB, AL06.2015
Skills
- Leadership in high-pressure situations
- Safety compliance and protocols
- Emergency response planning
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Community engagement initiatives
- Effective communication skills
- Mountain rescue techniques and strategies
- Outdoor survival skills training
- Snowboarding and skiing proficiency
- Environmental awareness and advocacy
- Advanced first aid certification
- Team management
- Equipment repair and maintenance
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder Cetification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- USFS Tree Climbing/Rigging Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Manager
USFS - Walla Walla Ranger District
03.2024 - 08.2025
Forestry Technician (Trails) GS-5
USFS - Walla Walla Ranger District
08.2020 - 11.2022
Youth and Community Engagement Assistant
Mt Adam’s Institute Vetswork Internship Umatilla National Forest
02.2020 - 08.2020
Search and Rescue Team Member
Blue Mountain Search and Rescue
10.2019 - 01.2024
Maintenance Flight Superintendent
U.S. Air Force - Volkel Air Base
06.2011 - 06.2017
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
U.S. Air Force
07.1997 - 06.2011
Certificate - Outdoor Education and Leadership
Alderleaf Wilderness College
Associate in Science (AS) - General
Air University