Nathan Solida

Crew Boss Trainee (CrwB) -t

Lava River Forestry

06.2015 - 08.2022

Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) qualified Squad Boss for 4 Fire Seasons 2016-2019
Kept squad engaged in a safe and productive manner
Maintained communication with crew boss & gave instructions / information needed to squad
Operated chainsaw as a Sawyer 3 yrs , 2016-2019 (cutting line for hand lines , tree / vegetation thinning in preparation for burn ops, falled snags / widow makers to help prevent fire spreading of un-burnt fuels .
Cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, maclows hoes , and shovels.
Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare up or compromise the holding line .
Started my Single Resource Boss task book 2019 as Crew Boss Trainee for a 20 man Hand Crew
Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires...
Supported incident management teams with accurate mapping, GPS tracking,scouting reports.
Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns
Supported continuous improvement by participating in debrief sessions and AAR's sharing knowledge gained from frontline experiences.
Utilized Fire Doctrine for effective , professional, & safe firefighting.
Maintained LCES while on Fire Lines
Optimized resource by accurately assessing fire behavior and terrain challenges during planning stages. Size Up , and Lookout Situation's
Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment. Chainsaws , packs , fire shelters , tools , PPE ,etc
Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots. search and destroy tactics
Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures in order to protect crew , firefighters , and environment
Maintained close contact with dispatch to and from incidents. Received and shared information about current fires, equipment movements, incoming / outgoing personnel .
Maintained open lines of communication between management and crew members to facilitate timely issue resolution and keep objective transparency.
Maximized crew efficiency by assigning tasks based on individual strengths, skills, and experience levels.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
Worked with Helitack on bucket drops , & spot fire operations
Collaborated with team members to complete orders. & put black on the map .
Keep all personnel safe to and from incidents . Leave with 20 come back with 20