Nathen Smith
Butte Falls
Summary
Motivated and physically capable forestry student with hands-on experience in wildfire suppression, fireline construction, and forest conservation. Skilled in tool use and supporting saw teams through swamping. Strong decision-making and communication skills with a proven record of safe, effective teamwork in the field. Dedicated to pursuing a career as a wildland firefighter on a hand crew.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Trade – Job Corps
Glide
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized proper tools and equipment for safe, efficient task completion.
- Identified optimal locations for burn piles while adhering to safety regulations.
- Supported wildfire suppression and swamping activities under approved safety protocols.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance of forestry equipment with proper sharpening techniques.
AD Crew Member
Wildland Firefighting Assignments
- Completed two 14-day fire assignments with shifts lasting 12 hours.
- Proficient in digging line, hotline operations, and swamping for sawyers to support containment.
- Executed one night holding/mop-up operation lasting 19 hours, maintaining steady productivity and safety throughout shift work conditions.
- Hiked more than 5,000 vertical feet on steep terrain while carrying line gear, Dolmar, and multiple hand tools.
- Proficient with Pulaski, combi tool, Rhino, flapper, and McLeod for fireline construction and maintenance.
Education
Trade School in Forestry Conservation - Math and Reading
Umpqua Community College
High School Diploma -
Butte Falls Secondary
Skills
- Fireline construction and tool operation
- Hazard awareness and safety compliance
- Team collaboration and communication
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Emergency response readiness
- Physical stamina and endurance
- Forest and land management
Certification
- FEMA
- IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command
- IS-130: Firefighter Training
- L-180: Human Factors in Wildland Fire
- Incident Qualification Card, 05/01/25, 04/30/26
- Firefighter Type 2
- Camp Support (setup, maintenance)
- CPR/First Aid – Includes EpiPen administration
References
- Skyler Shrum, Forestry Instructor, (541) 872-1112, skyler.shrum@usda.gov
- Abraham Hunickle, Carpentry Instructor, (541) 872-1109, abraham.hunickle@carpenters.org
- Ray Hodgson, Carpentry Instructor, (541) 872-1109, ray.hodgson@carpenters.org
- Fletcher Sealander, Forest Technician, 530-262-4028, fletcher.sealander@usda.gov
- Patrick Pettis, Forest Technician, 541-228-8196, Patrick.pettis@usda.gov
- Jacob Kovolisky, AFMO, 740-270-5004, Jacob.kovolisky@usda.gov
Timeline
Forestry Trade – Job Corps
10.2024 - Current
AD Crew Member
Wildland Firefighting Assignments
Trade School in Forestry Conservation - Math and Reading
Umpqua Community College
High School Diploma -
Butte Falls Secondary