William Horne

Supervisor Nara Nhim, you may contact this individual.

-phone: (562) 394-7237

-email: nara.nhim@usda.gov

Time employed Gs7 (18-8):

-02/24-current

-02/23-11/23

-07/22-12/22

• Performed work directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities, including suppression, fire management, hazard fuel reduction, and prescribed burning.
• Evaluate fire situations and determines the type of suppression method to use along with best access, vehicle placement, and staging areas.
• Deployment of the fire engine and fire engine personnel for initial attack and extended attack.
• Qualified Incident Commander Type 4. Serves as an Initial attack commander under the ICS system on wildfires.
• I have the knowledge to determine correct jurisdictional boundaries, establish unified command with other agencies, and assume incident commander responsibilities while accounting for the safety of all personnel.
• Guides the Fire Engine Operator or other personal to incidents or assist engine personal in engine driving tactics and training.
• Proficiently operates commercial vehicles and possess a valid commercial driver’s license (Class B). This is done on and off road, high stress/heavy traffic, wildland urban interfaces, and inclement weather.
• Proficiently navigates and guides while driving on back country, community, metropolitan paved and unpaved roads.
• Evaluates, scouts, and navigates steep mountainous, switch back roads that are paved and unpaved to gain access for strategic fire engine placement providing for firefighter and public safety.
• Proficiently operates and different types of small pumps and fire engine pumps and has the working knowledge to troubleshoot if needed.
• Knowledgeable of defensible space standards in the wildland urban interface and can safely and proficiently triage structures.
• Proficiency in tactics such as placement of personnel, equipment, firing techniques and urban water supply systems, and coordination with resources for water resupply.
• Proficient of hazards associated with operating in wildland urban interface situations, this including, access and egress, equipment limitations, water supplies, defensible space, hazardous materials, bridge load limits and power lines.
• Proficient in routine basic maintenance of fire engines and fire engine pumps and scheduling of any maintenance that would constitute above basic/comfortable skill levels.
• Implements inspections, checks, and service, to fire engines including type 3, type 6, and water tender apparatuses.
• Performs and direct others in skills such as starting, priming, adjusting engine throttle/RPMs and pump valves, leading, and laying hose with effective use of water and foam.
• Assigns work and maintenance assignments for crew members while ensuring the work tasks are completed.
• Keeping detailed reports such as work accomplishments, work notes, and records as well as crew performance, problems and or issues should they arise.
• To ensure crew cohesion, I handle conflicts at the lowest level and take the time to talk through problems between employees and develop problems into leadership and learning opportunities.
• Assists in fire prevention assignments. Including but not limited to assisting with planned public events, setting up fire prevention signs, speaking directly with the public to explaining why we go into fire restrictions.
• Arranges for module lodging/sleeping arrangements and crew meals while on off district fire/Rx assignments.
• Implements firing tactics during firing operations for supersession and prescribed fire while meeting the needs and targets of the burn plans and hitting forest and district acres targets
• Experienced in the use of “Field Maps” program and “Avenza” mapping application.
• Proper use of Government purchase card and timely reconciliation done.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with taking appropriate steps in reporting any EEO concerns from crew members and ensuring crew well-being.
• Responsible for creating a positive work environment that respects, appreciates, and is welcoming engine module contributions and outlooks.
• Proficiently completes all agency administrative duties that are assigned.

Supervisor : Brian Frisby, you may contact this individual.

-Phone: (435) 253-0927

-Email: Brian.frisby@usda.gov

Duration Gs7 (18-8):

-2/23-11/23

During the 2023 fire season I had the opportunity to unofficially detail as a SFEO after my Captain was put on light duty after a vehicle accident. I effectively and efficiently ran the type 3 Engine always providing for safety first. This was the first time being responsible for all logistics and tactics. I enjoyed and embraced the challenge, learning much about leadership and training others to work as a team to accomplish the given assignment.

Supervisor Brandon Allen, you may contact this individual

-Phone: (435) 691-1476

-Email: Brandon.allen@usda.gov

Duration: Gs:6 (18-8)

-2/22-7/22

-1/21-12/21

Gs:5

-3/20-12/20

• Rigorously adhere to Forest Service and personal Safety Guidelines for myself and any personally working under my supervision or proximity to insure a safe working environment
• Coordinate the day-to-day schedules for the GS3-5 under my supervision, including but not limited to, Physical Training, Morning Briefing, Insure all truck checks have been completed for the Engine and chase vehicles.
• Deal with interpersonal conflict on the lowest level, with no fear of elevated up the chain of command if the needed
• Train crewmembers of fire suppression tactics involving pump operations, effective water use techniques, construction and deployment of hose packs, demonstrating the difference progressive and simple hose lays.
• Lead the crew on fuel reduction projects and any other operations needed by the district to accomplish an accumulative goal for the N. Kaibab.
• Checked seasonals in and out of quarters insuring a clean living environment upon arrival and leaving of the fire season.
• Assisted in the winterization of Big Springs station during the ending of the season and the un winterization of the station for the fire season.
• Maintain a high level of readiness for all tools and equipment such as chainsaws, hand tools, and seasonal awareness for any upcoming events.
• The constant teaching and developing of seasonals including map and compass navigation with and without Avenza, and Field Maps. proper tool/ saw maintenance, Radio communication, First Aid and 9 line procedure, and teaching a safe but fun work environment.
• Assist in the On Boarding of seasonals paperwork and explanation of the Standard Operating Guidelines to maintain a high standard for the N. Kaibab
• Providing Training simulations to keep myself and coworkers on a high level of readiness.
• Embracing chances to train up subordinates, and do anything in my power to build people into strong, proficient, and safe leaders for the future of the Forest Service and Wildland Firefighters.
• Completed time and travel for myself and others in a timely manner, and teaching others how to operate Paycheck 8 and ETSU Travel.
• Insure a safe and proactive suppression operation for numerous Initial attack and Large fire suppression operations.
• Always having my seasonals/coworkers well being as my number one priority.
• Coordinate of forest fire assignments using resource orders and dispatch to arrive safely and timely.
• Serve as an ICT 5 on initial attack, retrieving orders and coordinates for dispatch, providing a clear and precise Size Up report for the Duty officer and dispatch to paint the best picture of the situation at hand
• Assisted in the Incident within an Incident proving medical care to the greatest capacity I can provide within my scope of practice.
• Operation of the pump on the type 3, type 6, and Water Tender for safe and effective use.
• Learning to recognize my role as a supervisor and allowing others to implement suppression tactics while I coordinate logistical operations.
• Directing and requesting additional resources from dispatch or the proper ordering authority.
• Coordinating operational logistics for water supply and other any and all needs for the engine and crewmembers.
• Coordinated the safe operation of Dozers, Helicopters, Engines, and interagency resources for the need of suppression.
• Directed the protection of structures with sprinkler kits and fuels reduction techniques

Super visor Chuck Vickery, you may contact this individual

Phone: (541) 905-1507

Email: charlse.vickery@usda.com

Duration Gs5 (13-13):

-06/19-11/19

• Assisted in the daily supervision of engine module, participated in daily vehicle and pump maintenance and all documentation filled out accordingly, and all supplies have been replaced or topped off to maintain an IA readiness.
• Participated in conducting Tailgate Safety sessions and review of proper Job Hazard Analysis paperwork
• Completed Crew Time Reports and Incident time reports (of-288), helped completed time and attendance for employees on Paycheck 8.
• Ensured all personal had proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Lead crewmembers in daily Phiyscal Training.
• Lead, organized, and planned firing operations as firing boss trainee.
• Ensured 10 Standard Fire Orders and 18 Watch out Situations are assessed and monitored by all crewmembers during fire suppression.
• Conduct risk management assessments during fire suppression and project work to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Taught others on proper use of pumps, deploying simple and progressive hose lays, and construction of hose packs.

Supervisor: Christopher Jones, you may contact this individual

Phone: (303) 912-9707

Email: Christopher.c.jones@usda.gov

Duration Gs4 (seasonal):

-05/18-10/18

-05/17-11/17

-05/16-11/16

-05/15-12/15

• Ensure the 10 Standard firefighting orders and 18 Watch Out Situations were assessed and monitored by all crewmembers.
• Established a medical plan before any and all suppression and project activities.
• Act as qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 with San Isabel Regulars and help train a Fight Fighter Type 1 Trainee.
• Completed crew time reports and fire fighter time reports (OF-288), helped completed time and attendance for myself and coworkers in Paycheck 8.
• Under the guidance of the Engine Boss, I supervised the operation of a Type 6 S&S engine to support wildfire and prescribed fire operations.
• Conduct morning briefing with district personnel to discuss fire weather and behavior forecasts as well as 6 minutes for safety.
• Experience interacting with different agencies including: Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, State, and Municipal Fire Departments.
• Assist other disciplines to complete district priorities such as timber, archeology, biology, and recreation programs.
• Handling issues with crews such as medical emergencies, personal problems, and conflict resolution.
• Perform chainsaw annuals for saw cash; cleaning and maintenance to include basic replacement of broken and worn parts.
• Work with crews both off and on district for fuel management projects such as prescribed fire prep and hazard tree removal.
• Participated in implementing training activities to help crew members develop confidence in maps and compasses, fire behavior, weather observations, resource placement and role of Incident Command.
• Act as Incident Commander: perform risk assessment on arrival to establish if suppression operations can be initiated safely, evaluate fire behavior, recognized possible tactics, brief incoming resources, determine and locate fire line location, and monitor the weather for any unexpected changes.
• Direct and participate in fire line construction, and backfiring and burnout operations.
• Use aerial resources to conduct bucket operations, sling load drops, and cite approval for helispots and drop points.
• Experience with Global Positioning System equipment to locate and determine elevation and size of fires; calculate figure acreage, and to map the fire perimeter.
• Drafting and portable pumps such as Mark III, Wick 375, and various Honda, Shindaiwa pumps.
• Properly utilize and maintain firefighting tools and equipment during fire operations; repaired when necessary and reported any issues to my supervisor.
• Led the deployment of progressive and simple hose lays during initial attack of wildfire.
• Received and obtained complete information from dispatch in regards to wildfire incidents.
• Properly size up a wildfire and relay resource needs and all relevant information to the local dispatch or duty officer.
• Accurately navigate crew to assigned destinations using GPS devices, compasses, and topographic maps.
• Provided reconnaissance and surveillance of active wildfire, checking possible areas of concern and reporting changes and provide updates to the supervisor or dispatch.
• Briefed and directed crewmembers before and during suppression activities on initial attack protocols and mission directives.
• Squad Boss of a type 2 IA crew and engine module during hot line, mop up, gridding, cold trailing, and holding operations for wildfire and prescribe fire operations.
• Supervised squads and engine module on nighttime fireline operations.
• Applied the risk management process to protect myself and other personal during all operations.
• Checked in and demobilized from large incidents for both hand crews and engines.
• Directed air resources to the location of wildfires and identified priority locations with the fire perimeter for the most effective suppression activities.
• Used and became efficient with discharge valves, drafting operations, pumping from non pressurized sources, foam application, and general maintenance of pump and engine.
• While acting as lighter during ignitions, became familiar with the techniques and procedures of using a drip torch and very pistols on both prescribed and wildfire operations.
• Support Burnout operations by holding on foot or in a type 6 engine, operated a drip torch and patrolled the fire line during and after the operations.
• Experience in directing crew members, engines, and other resources for burnout operations.
• Served as confident and trusted lookout providing weather observations, changing fire behavior and crew locations, human repeater, and ensuring the safety of fire resources and personal.
• Identified and inspected potential safety zones, escape routes, last resort deployment sites, possible Heli spots, and any other hazard Establish and maintaining LCES through all suppression activities and made them known to all resources.
• Experience in structure protection tactics such as removing surrounding fuels, using structure protection wrap, setting up and pre-treating with sprinkler systems, and applying foam.
• Performed structure triage during wildfire operations, identified priority structures, directed crewmembers and participated in work.
• Used and became proficient with tools and equipment including manually programming BK Radios, chainsaws, firing and ignition devices, hand tools, water-delivery devices power tools, and motorized equipment.
• Experience calling in spot weather forecasts to local dispatch and IMET’s

• Participated in firefighting techniques included line construction, holding, progressive and simple hose lays, and mop up procedures
• Properly utilized and maintained firefighting tools and equipment during fire operations, repaired when needed and reported any necessary information to my supervisors
• Became familiar with the use of chainsaws and various types of pumps
• Burnt piles and became familiar with how to assemble and operate a drip torch safely and efficiently
• Cut and piled fuels to cure for future burning