Timothy R Beeson

Collaborative Wildland Firefighter with six years of experience responding to wildland fires throughout region. Polished in developing community wildland fire protection plans, conducting thorough site checks and preparing fire suppression equipment in emergencies. Superb stamina, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• National Wildfire Coordinating Group
• S-130/190 L-180/280 S-131 S-212 S-290 S-230 S-270
• S-211/ENOP
• Inter-Agency Aviation Training
• A-100 A-103 A-116 A-200 A-203 SEAT 1,2,3
• FEMA
• ICS-100 ICS-700b ICS-200 ICS-800

• Association for Fire Ecology
• Society of American Foresters
• National Military Fish and Wildlife Assoc.

• Texas Air National Guard, Heavy Equipment Operator, , Ellington Field, TX, 07/27/20, Present, Worked on small to large civil engineering projects., Maintained small-engine equipment to include chainsaws, brush cutters, and zero turn mowers., Operated an array of specialty equipment to include dump trucks, street sweepers skid-steers, bulldozers, excavators and motor-graders.
• United States Navy, Petty Officer 3rd Class Yokosuka, Japan, 06/04/2009, 12/04/2014, Conducted preventive maintenance of firefighting equipment and engine driven pumps., Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations including shop and equipment safety., Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and lock out/tag out procedures.

• Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association, Volunteer Burner, Southern Pines, NC, 12/18/18, Present, Collaborated with landowners on prescribed fire techniques for private lands., Recorded weather parameters using Kestrel devices., Patrolled fire lines and monitored hot spots., Volunteered for events and forestry tours.
• Texas State Parks, Park Host, Jasper, TX, 06/01/2023, 08/02/2023, Cleaned and maintained park facilities and campgrounds., Operated zero-turn mowers and weed-eaters., Answered questions from park visitors and guests
• The Nature Conservancy, Burn Crew Member, Southern Pines, NC, 01/10/2018, 05/01/2022