Patrick O'Donnell
Tucson,Arizona
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Skills
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (May 2020)
- Basic Wildland Firefighter Certification (January 2021)
- Level A Sawyer (June 2021)
- Pima Community College Fire Academy graduate (May 2021)
- Feller II Saw Certification (May 2022)
- Fire Fighter 1 Certification(May 2024)
- S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Certification (December 2022)
- S-219 Firing Operations Certification (December 2022)
- S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use (May 2024)
Work History
Forestry Technician: 0462 (GS-4) Senior Firefighter
Aravaipa Interagency Hotshot Crew
Tucson, AZ
03.2023 - Current
- Operating as a Fire Fighter 1 Trainee/provisional Lead on Aravaipa Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC), I successfully lead module to squad size elements varying from (4) to (8) firefighters, for (8) assignments approximately (112) hours. While assigned this position my duties included determining and scouting direct fireline construction, indirect line prescription for burning operations, implementing desert fire suppression techniques, allocating and delegation of resources during flare ups/spotfires, ensuring quality control of production, utilizing mitigation techniques in hazardous environments, and the safe transportation of crew members. I successfully carried out these while adhering to all standard operating procedures required of said crew.
- Assigned as the lead sawyer on Aravaipa IHC Alpha Squad, I dutifully carried out all responsibilities required of this position. The tasks assigned to me included: saw line scouting and implementation, communication of saw tactics during production and suppression procedures, hazard tree felling, hot line production, direct suppression, indirect line construction, burn preparation, and quality control of the saw production in respect to my squad. As the lead saw I was directly responsible for the chainsaw logistical needs, and proper maintenance of the chainsaws on my squad.
- At the Prescott Fire Academy, I was assigned as an assistant instructor for the S-212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaws) course. During the course I was tasked to properly instruct basic chainsaw troubleshooting, proper chainsaw maintenance, saw line tactics, felling techniques, bucking techniques, and safety procedures in adherence to the standard operating procedures of the National Wildfire Coordination Group. During my instruction my fellow instructors and I safely certified (20) students as basic fellers and were invited back to be instructors in the upcoming S-212 courses.
- This is a federal job
- Hours per week: 90
- Series: 0462 Forestry Technician
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: GS-4
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Notable Achievements
- Most Grit Award recipient.
- Supervisor: Greg Smith (520-975-0874)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Forestry Technician: 0462 (GS-5)
Borderlands Fuels Module
Hereford, AZ
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Engaged successfully as the lead Sawyer in project work, prescribed burns,and initial attacks in challenging and dangerous environments .
- Performed senior wildland firefighter tasks by gathering and considering information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior.
- Ensured problems were solved at the lowest level, functioned as a mentor to junior crew members, and documented daily operations.
- Ensured readiness of the squad and that SOP’s and safety regulations were followed during wildland fire suppression, prescribed fires, and daily project operations.
- Prioritized a daily list of individual and crew tasks to execute given by my supervisor which would be subject to periodic observation and inspection for acceptability and compliance with operating procedures and instructions.
- Acted as the liaison between the Forest Service and the Fort Huachuca Army base to coordinate maintenance and other needs of the barracks utilized for seasonal housing.
- Collected fuel samples across the Sierra Vista ranger district and recorded fuel moisture content levels utilizing a kiln to dry the samples on a monthly basis
- This is a federal job
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0462 Forestry Technician
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: 5
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Supervisor: Kevin Cooper (520-339-3133)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Forestry Technician: 0462 (GS-4) Senior Firefighter
Aravaipa Interagency Hotshot Crew
Tucson, AZ
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Assigned to carry out specialized assignments as a skilled member of a hotshot crew such as hazard tree felling, constructing fireline as a lead sawyer, supporting backfire, and burnout operations; utilized a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques while actively managing wildland fires.
- Solved problems independently by applying careful consideration and attention to details to changing conditions and circumstances in accordance with the commander's intent to execute the duties assigned.
- Operated under long work periods consisting of considerable, strenuous physical exertion through chainsawing, digging, and hiking through dense vegetation and steep and uneven terrain carrying heavy equipment used for wildland fire suppression.
- Effectively utilized fire terminology over hand radios and face to face in order to communicate with crew members and other incident resources.
- Executed operational periods regularly on fires of varying complexity with regular and recurring exposure to potentially dangerous situations and unusual environmental stress where high risk factors were present which could not be reasonably controlled.
- Utilized wildfire suppression methods and knowledge of fire behavior in a variety of climatic, topographic, and vegetative types.
- Notable Achievements
- Rookie of The Year Award recipient
- This is a federal job
- Hours per week: 90
- Series: 0462 Forestry Technician
- Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).
- Grade: GS-4
- This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
- Supervisor: Steven McMurtrie (5206781903)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Forestry Technician:0462/GS-4
Borderlands Fuels Module
Hereford, AZ 85615
11.2020 - 03.2021
- In this position, I worked independently as a skilled member of a fuels management engaged in broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, and other brush disposal techniques.
- As a crewmember I used a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, and portable pumps.
- As a forestry technician, I successfully gathered data, recorded information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
- While operating on the crew I was responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior,hazards and prevention regulations.
- In this position, I frequently cleaned, maintained, reconditioned, and stored tools and equipment.
- As a forestry technician, I displayed the skilled the use of hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaski's, Mcleods and power tools including chainsaws during firefighting procedure.
- I frequently displayed the knowledge of fire suppression tactics, methods and procedures and skill in the use of wildland firefighting hand tools, radios and chainsaws to preform fire suppression and prescribed fire assignments in various topography and weather conditions.
- Working on this crew I displayed proper knowledge of wildland fire behavior and the influence of local wind, slope, and moisture and its effect on fire behavior.
- As firefighter I successfully performed duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, and adverse environmental conditions.
- Salary: $35,338.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Steven McMurtrie (5206781903)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Veterans Fire Crew
Arizona Conservation Corps
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2020 - 08.2020
- As a level A Sawyer on the Veterans Fire crew, we worked nine-day hitches while remaining in the field. Accomplishing arduous hikes up to 9 miles entering and exiting backcountry worksites, consistently working (10–12) hour days.
- As a sawyer I displayed the knowledge and competence of felling and brushing techniques including quarter cuts, boring back cuts, double cuts, as well as removing hang ups and directional felling.
- On this crew I worked alongside wildland firefighters as well as conservationists to ensure fuel mitigation and forest fire prevention.
- We practiced appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned and trained crew members so that they would function safely and efficiently.
- In this position I used, maintained and repaired hand and power tools such as Husqvarna 372 & 359 chainsaws, Stihl SG10 and SG11 , single-bit and double bit axes, wedges, single jacks and double jacks, mason’s hammers, chisels, rock bars, pick mattocks, cutter mattocks, Pulaskis, spades, grub hoes, McLeods, rhinos, rakes, brush cutters, loppers, and razor saws.
- Salary: $800.00 USD Bi-weekly
- Hours per week: 40
- Supervisor: Dillon Watson (4132658949)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Department of Defense
Quantico, VA, United States
06.2014 - 06.2019
- As a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor I instructed as well as progressed a platoon sized element of Marines towards their next belt levels in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program in my unit Combat Logistics Company Sixteen as well as adjacent units in Marine Corps. Improving combative and physical performance as well as, mentoring and ingraining core values.
- In this position I successfully executed the planning, coordination, and instruction of two flawless crew served ranges, as the Machine Gun Instructor. During my instruction my Marines properly demonstrated the handling and firing of the M249 SAW, M240B, M2 50. cal, and the MK19. Subsequently during these exercises no Marines were injured.
- As a physical fitness coordinator, I promptly executed daily physical training. This has resulted in the progression of my Marines both in physical performance, leadership, and teamwork. Due to the physically strenuous training schedule my subordinates demonstrated a 10% increase in physical performance scores.
- In accordance with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 I participated overseas in Operation Inherent Resolve in accordance with Task Force Lion (Al-Anbar Province, Iraq) as a provisional machine gunner for over 20 convoys in the re-supply of forward fire sites.
- United States Marine Corps
- Salary: $1,100.00 USD Bi-weekly
- Hours per week: 40
Education
High School Diploma - Fire Science
Pima Community College Fire Academy
Tucson, AZ, United States05-2021
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Basic Wildland Firefighter
Tucson, AZ, United States01-2021
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Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Tucson, AZ, United States05-2020
Affiliations
- United States Marine Corps - Engineer
- Arizona Veterans Fire Crew - Sawyer( A Feller)
- Forest Service - Forestry Technician (Fuels/Initial Attack)
- Bureau of Land Management - Forestry Technician (Fire)
Certification
Basic Engineer Equipment Systems Technician, Combat Life Saver certification, Basic Machine Gunner certification, Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, High Intensity Tactical Training Instructor, Non-lethal Weapons certification
Availability
- Job Type: Permanent, Temporary, Term, Detail, Seasonal, Summer, Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, Multiple Appointment Types, Internships, Intermittent, Telework
- Work Schedule: Full-time, Part-time, Shift work, Intermittent, Job sharing, Multiple Schedules
NOTABLE AWARDS
Certificate of Commendation, Letter of Appreciation (2), Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Personal Information
Availability: Permanent, Temporary, Term, Detail, Seasonal, Summer, Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, Multiple Appointment Types, Internships, Intermittent, Telework
Timeline
Forestry Technician: 0462 (GS-4) Senior Firefighter
Aravaipa Interagency Hotshot Crew
03.2023 - Current
Forestry Technician: 0462 (GS-5)
Borderlands Fuels Module
11.2022 - 03.2023
Forestry Technician: 0462 (GS-4) Senior Firefighter
Aravaipa Interagency Hotshot Crew
05.2022 - 10.2022
Forestry Technician:0462/GS-4
Borderlands Fuels Module
11.2020 - 03.2021
Veterans Fire Crew
Arizona Conservation Corps
05.2020 - 08.2020
Department of Defense
06.2014 - 06.2019
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Basic Wildland Firefighter
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Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
High School Diploma - Fire Science
Pima Community College Fire Academy