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William Lemons

Boonville,CA

Summary

Below is a list of the fires I fought with the California Conservation Corps and the United States Forest Service. I included the Strawberry Prescribed Burn because it was one of my longer fire assignments. Eleven of these were two-week assignments, including the three-week roles in Alaska and Canada.

  • Neal incident, Butte County, CA - 07/2021
  • Rob Incident, Butte County, CA - 07/2021
  • River Fire, Placer County, CA - 08/2021
  • Bell Fire, Mendocino County, CA - 08/2021
  • Chambers Incident, Humboldt County, CA - 08/2021
  • Monument Fire, Trinity County, CA - 08 & 09/2021
  • Hatchery Incident, Humboldt County, CA - 09/2021
  • Green Incident, Humboldt County, CA -09/2021
  • Bay Incident, Humboldt County, CA - 09/2021
  • Fawn Fire, Shasta County, CA - 09/2021
  • Fairway Incident, Humboldt County, CA - 10/2021
  • Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, NM - 05 & 06/2022
  • Market Incident, Colusa County, CA - 06/2022
  • Fire 444, Fire 569, and Fire Q27 (Clear Complex), AK - 07/2022
  • Yeti Fire, Siskiyou County, CA - 07 & 08/2022
  • Bear Incident, Modoc County, CA - 08/2022
  • Kennedy Fire, Shasta County, CA - 08/2022
  • Six Rivers Lightning Complex, Humboldt & Trinity Counties, CA - 08/2022
  • Strawberry Prescribed Burn, Tuolumne County, CA - 06/2023
  • Fires in Alberta, Canada - 07/2023
  • Horse Canyon Fire, UT - 07/2024
  • Middle Fire, UT -07/2024
  • Willow Fire, UT - 07/2024
  • Boulder Fire, ID - 08/2024
  • Wapiti Fire, ID - 08 & 09/2024

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forestry Technician

USDA Forest Service
Price, Utah
06.2024 - Current
  • Crew member on Engine 421, Manti-La Sal National Forest
  • Permanent seasonal GS-4 employee
  • Worked 40-70 hours a week on average.
  • Suppressed wildfires with both the use of hand tools and the type 4 engine.
  • Operated a chainsaw on the fire line.
  • Installed hose lays in preparation for prescribed burns.
  • Worked with other crews that needed additional staff in the moment.
  • Performed fuels management in the Manti-La Sal National Forest
  • Collected fuels samples to test fuel moisture. Samples included fir and spruce needles, juniper, sage, and oak leaves, 100 hour fuels, and 1000 hour fuels.
  • Performed station renovations such as painting and minor construction repairs.
  • Performed weekly inspections on government vehicles.

General Laborer

Lemons' Philo Market and Trailer Park
Philo, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked 40 to 50 hours per week on average.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Maintained sanitary environment for food preparation.
  • Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
  • Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload daily material shipments and supplies.
  • Assisted in roof, floor, and asphalt renovations.
  • Split and box firewood for sale.
  • Beautified the trailer park and public dining area.
  • Printed shipping labels for boxes and packages.
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and specials for lunch.
  • Prepared deli platters for community events.
  • Operated a meat saw and deli slicer.
  • Greeted customers.

Youth Sports Coach

Superior Sports
Sacramento, CA
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • My job title was "Youth Sports Coach," but the work more closely resembled yard duty. I worked 20 hours a week on average.
  • Coached first through eighth graders at Sierra Oaks Elementary School.
  • Coached first through fifth graders at Williamson Elementary School.
  • Coached basketball, volleyball, soccer, touch football, and disc golf.
  • Set up volleyball and soccer nets and inflated the sports balls before recess.
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
  • Encouraged children to participate in local sports, art, music, and skills camps.
  • Settled personal disputes between children to the best of my ability and reported inappropriate behavior when I thought it necessary.
  • Treated injuries with caution and cleanliness.

Forestry Technician

U.S. Forest Serivce - Mendocino National Forest
Stonyford, CA
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Crewmember on the Mendocino Hotshots handcrew
  • AD designation in 2022, temporary seasonal GS-4 employee in 2023
  • Worked 40 to 90 hours per week on average.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with hand tools and hand-driven water pumps.
  • Cut hand line.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Set up sprinkler systems on protected land.
  • Operated a drip torch.
  • Held the line during prescribed burns.
  • Patrolled previously burned areas and eliminated dangerous hot spots.
  • Worked in tandem with engines and other hand crews.
  • Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Swamped brush and logs away from the black (burned area) during fuel reduction operations.
  • Identified potential hazards and habitat trees during fuel reduction operation and prescribed burns.
  • Stood night watch on hand lines, dozer lines, and roadways.
  • Cooked for my coworkers at camp and in the barracks.
  • Maintained spike camp.
  • Followed safety protocol while traveling to and from work sites via helicopter, airplane, or automobile.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.

Warehouse Worker

California Conservation Corps
Camarillo, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Camarillo is where I completed my fire training through the CCC. Upon arrival on January 2, 2022, I was placed in the warehouse where I kept stock of equipment, gear, and clothing for grade workers and fire crew members. That March, I joined Camarillo Fire Crew 3 for training and completion of the Type 1 competencies, which included certain physical fitness standards, fire line construction capability, and knowledge of relevant equipment. During my time in Camarillo, I also took part in various projects in Thousand Oaks, Santa Clarita, Malibu, and Santa Monica. This included fuels (vegetation) management, road clearance of rock and debris, and trash removal from freeway shoulders, parks, and waterways. I completed the remaining 48 hours of required volunteer service as well. Volunteer work during my time in the CCC varied from assisting with local pop-ups and food banks to trash removal, on the initiative of corpsmembers.

Wildland Firefighter

California Conservation Corps
Fortuna, CA
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked 40 to 70 hours per week on average.
  • Performed the same duties that I currently perform with the Mendocino Hotshots, but at an entry level.
  • Inspected buildings for potential hazards.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Chained brush and logs and fed the chipper during fuel reduction operations.
  • Communicated with my captain, supervisors, and crewmembers via hand-held radio on the fire line, during mop-up operations, and during fuel-reduction operations.
  • Worked 24 hour shifts.
  • Adhered to strict dress code and grooming standard.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Presented case studies on wildfire tragedies.

Cook

California Conservation Corps
Fortuna, CA
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Worked 40 to 50 hours per week on average.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
  • Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
  • Made recommendations to the supervisor regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
  • Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Made separate dishes for Corpsmembers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Coordinated average of 80 to 130 daily food orders, organizing timely deliveries to each Corpsmember.

Education

High School Diploma -

Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High School
Boonville, CA
06.2016

Associate of Arts - History

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology, Psychology

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Anthropology

San Jose State University
Online

Skills

  • Weather condition assessment
  • Fire behavior assessment
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Fire prevention tactics
  • Public assistance and support
  • Community education and public speaking
  • Life and property protection
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Incident safety
  • First response services
  • Weekly checks
  • Beautification of facilities
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Tool Maintenance
  • Physical fitness
  • Crew safety meetings and measures
  • Working in a team
  • Adapting to changing circumstances

Certification

  • Adult CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid, American Safety and Health Institute - 05/2023
  • ICS-00100.c Introduction to Incident Command System, FEMA - 07/2021
  • IS-00200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, FEMA - 07/2021
  • IS-00700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, FEMA - 07/2021
  • IS-800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training, Humboldt-Del Norte Unit - 09/2021
  • S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior, Humboldt-Del Norte Unit - 09/2021
  • Basic Sawyer, California Conservation Corps - 10/2021
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness, California Conservation Corps - 04/2022
  • A Faller, U.S. Forest Service - 07/2022

References

  • Chris Mojica (E421 captain) - (209) 694-6019 / christopher.mojica@usda.gov
  • Ernest Ceccon (superintendent of the Mendocino Hotshots) - (530) 635-4907 / ernest.ceccon@usda.gov
  • Patrick Sullivan (12-2 captain, Mendocino Hotshots) - (925) 784-1342 / patrick.d.sullivan@usda.gov
  • Rachel Dunlap (CCC Camarillo crew supervisor) - (805) 860-2069 / rachel.dunlap@ccc.ca.gov
  • Orlando Payne (Humboldt-Del Norte CAL Fire Captain) - orlando.payne@fire.ca.gov
  • Tim Anderson (former Fortuna Crew One supervisor) - (760) 473-6335
  • Ala Tayeh (franchise owner of Superior Sports Sacramento) - (916) 595-0997
  • Luke Saucedo (CCC Fortuna Kitchen Crew supervisor) - luke.saucedo@ccc.ca.gov

Timeline

Forestry Technician

USDA Forest Service
06.2024 - Current

Warehouse Worker

California Conservation Corps
01.2024 - 05.2024

General Laborer

Lemons' Philo Market and Trailer Park
10.2023 - 05.2024

Youth Sports Coach

Superior Sports
07.2023 - 10.2023

Forestry Technician

U.S. Forest Serivce - Mendocino National Forest
05.2022 - 08.2023

Wildland Firefighter

California Conservation Corps
07.2021 - 10.2021

Cook

California Conservation Corps
05.2021 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High School

Associate of Arts - History

Santa Rosa Junior College

Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology, Psychology

University of Arizona

Anthropology

San Jose State University

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