Travis Wright
Boise, ID
Summary
Operations and leadership professional with 20+ years of experience managing high-pressure environments, emergency incident operations, wildland fire response, aviation coordination, prescribed fire operations, logistics, personnel supervision, and hospitality management. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate multi-agency operations, manage complex logistics, and make sound decisions in rapidly evolving environments. Extensive experience in wildfire incident management, restaurant operations, event coordination, budgeting, staffing, customer service, and operational leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal, State, County, and Local Agencies
01.1993 - Current
- Served in leadership and supervisory roles on wildfire incidents, prescribed fires, aviation operations, and fuels projects throughout the western United States.
- Functioned in Division/Group Supervisor responsibilities involving operational coordination, crew supervision, safety oversight, tactical decision-making, and resource management.
- Coordinated personnel and operations in rapidly changing, high-risk fire environments requiring critical thinking and calm leadership under pressure.
- Conducted field observations, fire behavior assessments, and operational intelligence gathering to support incident objectives and suppression strategies.
- Participated in aviation-supported fire operations including helicopter crew and helicopter management assignments.
- Assisted with prescribed burn planning, ignition operations, and fuels mitigation projects.
- Worked closely with federal land management agencies and local fire organizations on wildfire response and hazardous fuels reduction efforts.
- Repeatedly recognized for professionalism, competency, teamwork, leadership, and operational effectiveness.
General Manager
Leku Ona
Boise, Idaho
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Directed all aspects of restaurant and hospitality operations for one of Boise’s most recognized Basque restaurants.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, customer service, vendor relations, and daily operations.
- Helped lead the restaurant through record revenue growth, surpassing $1 million in annual sales.
- Supervised large teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments while maintaining operational consistency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics and operations during major Boise Basque Block festivals and community events.
- Improved operational performance through leadership development, labor management, communication, and process improvements.
- Maintained strong relationships with staff, vendors, customers, and community organizations.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05-1997
Skills
- Incident Management & Emergency Operations
- Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Wildland Fire Operations
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- Incident Leadership
- Tactical Decision-Making
- Emergency Response Operations
- Operational Risk Assessment
- Fireline Supervision
- Crew Accountability & Safety
- Situation Assessment & Field Intelligence
- Resource Coordination
- High-Pressure Leadership
- Operational Planning & Logistics
- Wildland Fire & Aviation Operations
- Wildland Fire Suppression
- Prescribed Fire Operations
- Fire Behavior Interpretation
- Ignition Operations
- Helicopter Operations Coordination
- Aviation Safety
- Fuels Reduction & Mitigation
- Fire Effects & Fire Behavior Analysis
- Crew Supervision
- Incident Communications
- Business & Hospitality Leadership
- Restaurant General Management
- Full P&L Oversight
- Team Leadership & Development
- Staffing & Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Vendor & Contract Negotiation
- Customer Experience & Service
- Event & Festival Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Crisis Management
- Operations Optimization
- Community & Public Relations
- Leadership Under Pressure
- Emergency Incident Coordination
- Team Supervision & Accountability
- Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Aviation & Logistics Coordination
- Personnel Management
- Crisis Response
- Public Interaction & Communication
- Operational Planning
- Organizational Leadership
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
Certification
- RX-341 — Prescribed Fire Plan Preparation
- RX-310 — Introduction to Fire Effects
- S-390 — Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
- S-231 — Engine Boss
- S-372 — Helicopter Manager
- NWCG Incident Management System Training
- Fireline Leadership & Safety Training
- Aviation Operations & Coordination
- Prescribed Fire & Ignition Operations
Additional Operational Experience
- Task Force Leader (TFLD)
- Strike Team Leader
- Helicopter Manager (HMGB)
- Firing Boss (FIRB)
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
- “Travis has always been a pleasure to work with and has exhibited professionalism, competency, and hard work.” — Todd S. Gardiner, Natural Resource Specialist (Fuels/Timber), San Juan Public Lands
- “Pleasure to work with!!!!” — Incident Personnel Evaluation, Beaver Creek Fire
- “Provided valuable information to assist in various tactics… greatly appreciated.” — Walton Fire Evaluation
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Extensive international travel across 32+ countries
- Cross-cultural leadership and communication
- Festival and large-event coordination
- Emergency operations and crisis management
- Community engagement and public relations
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified Positions
- Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS)
- Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
- Field Observer (FOBS)
- Engine Boss (ENGB)
- Crew Boss (CRWB)
- Helicopter Crew Member (HECM)
- Prescribed Fire Ignition Specialist (RXI1/RXI2)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
General Manager
Leku Ona
01.2019 - 01.2025
Federal, State, County, and Local Agencies
01.1993 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Truckee Meadows Community College