Paul Curtis

• Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
• Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts as needed during emergency situations, protecting valuable natural resources from further destruction.
• Monitored weather conditions closely during fire season, adjusting activities as needed to minimize the risk of wildfires while still achieving project objectives.
• Assisted in planning and execution of controlled burns, aiding in forest management and health.
• Served as assisstant crew boss on a ten person fuels module

• Safeguarded property and public safety by promptly removing hazardous trees and branches.
• Maintained optimal equipment performance through routine inspections, cleaning, sharpening, and repairs when necessary.
• Consistently met project deadlines by efficiently planning work schedules and coordinating with team members as needed.
• Contributed to a safer work environment by strictly adhering to company safety protocols and consistently wearing appropriate protective gear during operations.
• Proactively addressed potential hazards through detailed risk assessments prior to initiating tree cutting tasks.
• Inspected and repaired equipment such as wedges, machinery, lifts, saws and saw blades before and after use.
• Sawed back-cuts to leave sufficient sound wood to control fall direction.
• Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.

• Served as engine boss on a type 6 engine with a total of 5 personnel assigned.
• Primary duties involve wildfire suppressin on the Colville National Forest.During my time on the Colville NF I served as incident commander on type 4 and 3 incidents.Thenengine was always kept in a state of constant readiness and when local weather conditions dictated we aided national as needed for large out of state fire support.
• Closely monitored campers and campgrounds for behavioral and safety issues, initiating prompt and professional response to problem situations.
• Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
• Coordinated volunteer groups for reforestation projects, amplifying efforts in forest restoration and community engagement.
• Conducted timber cruises and inventory, providing critical data for sustainable forest management decisions.
• Participated in emergency response teams for natural disaster events, aiding in damage assessment and recovery efforts. March 2014 I traveled to Oso Washington as part of a saw squad responding to a mud slide that claimed the lives fo 43 people and created a major haz mat situation.
• Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
• Monitored weather conditions closely during fire season, adjusting activities as needed to minimize the risk of wildfires while still achieving project objectives.
• Assisted in planning and execution of controlled burns, aiding in forest management and health.

• Served as assisstant foreman on a 5 person fuels crew.
• Improved forest health by conducting regular inspections and implementing management practices.
• Promoted sustainable harvest practices through the use of low-impact logging techniques, reducing soil erosion and protecting water quality.
• Participated in emergency response teams for natural disaster events, aiding in damage assessment and recovery efforts.
• Conducted soil and water samples for analysis to maintain ecological balance and support conservation efforts.
• Improved public safety with thorough wildfire risk assessments and implementing preventive measures.
• Closely monitored campers and campgrounds for behavioral and safety issues, initiating prompt and professional response to problem situations.
• Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
• Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
• Assisted in planning and execution of controlled burns, aiding in forest management and health.

Served as safety officer, halting unsafe activities to ensure crew well-being.
Recognized by Type 1 team for creating safe work environment and improving fireline safety.
Participated in cutting fire line and falling hazardous trees as saw squad member.
Constructed, maintained, and rehabilitated miles of direct and indirect fireline to control wildfires.
Deployed nationally, combating fires from Northwest to Florida, North Carolina, and Minnesota.
Employed skills in wildfire suppression on some of the largest incidents at that time.

• Assisted foreman on construction crew in Bob Marshall Wilderness for two seasons.
• Led roving maintenance trail crew for four summers, ensuring timely project completion.

Constructed bridges and turnpikes while rebuilding trail systems, including water bar installation.

• Cleared downed trees, chopped and stacked firewood, and repaired historic phone line.
• Ensured crew safety and integrated a handicapped crew member into daily operations.
• Collaborated with blaster to safely remove fallen horses and mules from trails.
• Cooked meals and set up camps while managing wilderness challenges.
• Received Silver Ax award for exceptional backcountry skills and teamwork achievements.