Terri Fisher

Trail Crew Lead duties:

• Collaborated with the Mammoth Ranger District's Trails Supervisor, Wilderness Manager, and Stock Program Manager on developing and implementing operating plans for trail maintenance and construction projects, wilderness campsite restoration, watershed and meadow restoration projects based on wilderness management plans and agency policy.
• Oversaw scheduling logistics and provided technical instruction to Forest Service trail crews, American Conservation Experience, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Student Conservation Association, Backcountry Horsemen of America, Friends of the Inyo, and volunteers on trail maintenance and construction projects.
• Project Partner Liaison and Technical Skills Advisor to the John Muir Trail Wilderness Conservancy and the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps on implementation of wilderness campsite, watershed and meadow restoration, trail maintenance and construction.
• Developed a 5-day training program for wilderness rangers, ESCC, and the JMTWC Field Project Manager, emphasizing cooperative efforts to meet long term restoration goals.
• Evaluated trail conditions and recorded prescriptions and work accomplishments into Forest Service database for future reference and documentation.
• Provided crosscut saw instruction and certification to Forest Service staff, project partners and volunteers.
• Instructed crews on safe and proper tool use and maintenance and how to work safely and efficiently to meet assigned targets.
• Provided safety briefings and emergency evacuation plans to assure personnel preparedness.
• Monitored the health and well being of crew members at the work site and in camp and addressed concerns to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Directed backcountry camp set up and rehabilitation following wilderness regulations and LNT principles.

Lead Wilderness Ranger Duties:

• Trained wilderness rangers on field patrols to provide public education on wilderness regulations and Leave No Trace principles, enforcing compliance of code violations when necessary.
• Additional training included radio use, weather and safety, first aid and emergency evacuation plans, navigation, wildfire and Search and Rescue protocols, campsite restoration, trail maintenance and sustainable backcountry living.
• Managed scheduling, logistical support, provided and maintained supplies. Created a 123-page wilderness ranger training manual.
• Coordinated with Far Out app manager to approve the removal of illegal campsites along the JMT corridor. Provided alternative sites and recommended the inclusion of wilderness regulations for each campsite selected to encourage sustainable recreation and preserve wilderness character.
• Utilized Survey 123, Field Maps, Avenza, Excel and Google Docs for tracking work accomplishments and future planning.
• Compiled end of tour and end of season reports. Communicated progress of work, performance, needs and concerns to Wilderness Manager.
• Assisted Forest Packers in supplying food, tools and supplies to backcountry crews.
• Collaborated with Wilderness Manager in evaluation and selection of new employees for Wilderness and Trails staff.
• Facilitated outreach and training sessions to project partners and volunteers to navigate the USA Jobs hiring process.
• Participated in managerial post-season debrief on projects and partnerships, providing recommendations for improvements and future requirements.

• Senior ski patroller in charge of daily outside operations in specific areas, leading crews up to 10 people per day. Responsible for ensuring daily tasks were completed in a safe and efficient manner. Reported progress, delays, needs, and personnel issues to supervisors.
• Led ski patrollers in avalanche control using explosives and ski cutting techniques to stabilize the snowpack, ensuring public safety. Trained crew members proper control methods, communications and safety protocols. Documented avalanche results in centralized database.
• Provided first aid and toboggan transportation to injured guests in a professional and safe manner. Assumed lead role in advanced trauma scenarios and complex extrications. Documented incident reports in centralized database.
• Provided public education on skier and snowboarder safety awareness, ie: Responsibility Code, deep snow immersion awareness, avalanche closures, permanent closures, area familiarization and ability awareness. Enforced ski area policies through education and enforced the removal of privileges when confronted with lawless and reckless behavior.
• Mitigated hazards and informed the public of obstacles on the slopes and ski area premises.
• Trained new employees in area familiarization, skiing, first aid, avalanche rescue, search and rescue, high and low angle rope rescue, radio use and protocols, daily operations and public service.