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Timothy Barber

LAKESIDE,AZ

Summary

Professional, dedicated, and hard-working; looking to use my knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to and fulfill a position with the USFS.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wildland Firefighter

USFS
Alpine, AZ
05.2022 - Current
  • Supervisor Tyler Hall 04/2025 - Present. (928) 242-9964
  • ENGSRFF 04/2025 - Present (GS 4/5)
  • As a forestry technician ENGSRFF (GS 4/5) I worked 40+ hours a week.
  • Senior Firefighter duties performed. Morning truck/engine checks. Make sure all vehicles properly inspected and ready for work. Help teach/train co-workers teaching them skills I have learned and am qualified in. Operate pump safely and efficiently. Maintain and perform all other duties as FFT2, FFT1, and ICT5 as listed below.
  • Conducted safety assessments and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Supervisor Berkeley Krueger 05/2022 - 12/2024. (520) 820-3759
  • As a Forestry Aid (GS3) I worked 40+ hours a week.
  • As a Forestry Technician (GS4) I worked 40+ hours a week.
  • Ive done 3 seasons as a seasonal firefighter on the Alpine IA crew as well as a half season on the fuels crew, my first year I was an emergency hire/AD for 4 months (05/2022-09/2022). My second year I was a GS3 for 6 months (04/2023-09/2023 During my third season, I was a GS4 for 9 months (04/2024-12/2024).
  • I’m a qualified Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5.
  • Firefighter Type 2 duties. Performing daily vehicle and equipment maintenance checks. Daily physical training such as running, hiking, and weight lifting. Attending and participating in morning briefings. Making sure line gear is ready at all times. Making sure hand tools are sharp and ready for work. Wearing the correct PPE for the job. Perform fire suppression using hand tools and an ATV equipped with a water tank. Perform manual fire suppression tactics including digging fire line, hot spot cold trailing, igniting backfires, and mop up. Conduct routine patrols on district.
  • Qualified Firefighter Type 1 duties. Attend morning briefings on fires and effectively relaying information to crewmembers. Serve as lookout providing the crew and other adjoining resources with updates on fire activity and weather conditions. Take weather using belt weather kit or a kestrel and calculate probability of ignition. Participate in organized burning operations. Serve as point of contact for holding in a burn operation. Fill out and complete general messages for crew supply needs while on fires. Filling out crew time reports while on fires. Ensure coworkers are fit for duty keeping line gear, tools, and PPE are fire ready at all times. Ensure truck chores are complete each day including maintenance checks, cleaning truck windows, grabbing breakfast and lunches for crew each morning at camp and filling water jugs. Help coworkers with entering time correctly into paycheck 8 and keeping IQCS up to date. Demonstrate radio proficiency using different repeaters, programming frequencies, and using proper terminology. Assist first year firefighters teaching them different fire suppression tactics, how to maintain tools and help grow their knowledge on firefighting.
  • Qualified Incident commander Type 5 duties Assume a leadership role on fires and make timely decisions to suppress fires. Properly size up and report new fires to dispatch. Scout out and assess the necessary actions needed to suppress fires. Assign sire suppression tasks to individuals and groups based on fire activity. Mitigate risks including snags, thunderstorms, and the public while conducting fire suppression. Properly communicating to dispatch with size ups and updates on fires.
  • Participated on a saw team as a sawyer and swamper. Perform routine maintenance on chains and chainsaws. Bucking and felling.
  • Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
  • Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
  • Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
  • Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
  • Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
  • Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
  • Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
  • Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
  • Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
  • Safely and effectively used hand tools and stored and rehabbed them properly.
  • Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
  • Monitored quality control processes throughout production stages.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.

Plumbing Foreman

Barber Plumbing
LAKESIDE, AZ
05.2022 - Current
  • Supervisor David Barber (928) 369-8679
  • When i’ve got time off days or in the off season I work plumbing for my dad’s company.
  • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated daily tasks of plumbing crew.
  • Inspected work sites for safety hazards and took corrective actions when needed.
  • Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
  • Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to fix/create assemblies and sub assemblies.
  • Maintained hand tools and power tools to keep in excellent working condition.
  • Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing.
  • Organized tools and supplies needed for each job site.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding service calls.
  • Maintained cleanliness at work sites throughout the day.

Cattle Farm Worker

Family Owned Cattle
Lakeside, AZ
03.2020 - Current
  • Growing up my family had cattle on our 4 acres, I would do the following things to help around the farm
  • Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
  • Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
  • Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
  • Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
  • Provided medical treatments to sick or injured animals.
  • Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
  • Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
  • Observe cows during calving season to ensure a safe delivery of calf.
  • Remove manure from pens, clean up spills, maintain feed storage areas.
  • Assist in the birthing process of newborn calves by providing assistance if needed.

Golf Cart Attendant

Silver Creek Golf Course
White Mountain Lake, AZ
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Supervisor Ron Fett (480) 229-5146
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding golf cart rental policies.
  • Conducted pre-rental inspections of golf carts to ensure proper working order.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all golf carts, including washing, vacuuming and polishing.
  • Ensured that all safety rules were followed by guests during use of golf carts.
  • Provided directions to customers on how to safely operate a golf cart.
  • Monitored customer usage of golf carts and provided assistance when needed.
  • Stocked inventory of supplies, such as gas cans, oil containers and cleaning materials.
  • Inspected returned golf carts for damage or missing parts before returning them to stock.

Education

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge High School
Lakeside, Az
05.2022

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Worker Supervision
  • Decision-Making
  • Risk Management
  • Class B Sawyer
  • Incident command
  • Hazard assessment
  • Fire prevention

Affiliations

  • Played baseball and football in Highschool started both on Varsity as a captain, helped build leadership skills and good work ethic.

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Fema Certificates
  • Firefighter Type 2
  • Firefighter Type 1
  • Incident Commander Type 5
  • B Faller

References

  • Tyler Hall: Captain Engine 372 USFS, Phone: (928) 242-9964
  • Bryan White: Teacher and Head Baseball Coach at Blue Ridge Highschool, Phone: (559) 802-8041
  • Jeremy Bench: Linemen foreman at Nav Apache Electric Phone: (602) 526-0493
  • Berkeley Krueger: Alpine IA Supervisor USFS, Phone: (520) 820-3759

Timeline

Wildland Firefighter

USFS
05.2022 - Current

Plumbing Foreman

Barber Plumbing
05.2022 - Current

Golf Cart Attendant

Silver Creek Golf Course
05.2020 - 08.2020

Cattle Farm Worker

Family Owned Cattle
03.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge High School

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