Zachary Moore

Attained GS-05 Lead Firefighter through GS-07 Squad Leader positions.

• Led wildland fire suppression operations, coordinating team efforts and resource allocation during emergency incidents in the wildland and wildland urban interface.
• Conducted a multitude of structure and home protection assignments, preparing residences for incoming fire and fire debris.
• Developed and implemented safety protocols, enhancing team preparedness and reducing incident risks.
• Conducted thorough assessments of fire-prone areas and homes, identifying hazards and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Trained new crew members on firefighting techniques, equipment use, and safety measures to ensure operational readiness.
• Most recent work to note: January 2025. Mobilized to Los Angeles, assisted and succeeded with fire suppression efforts as a Sawyer on the Hughes Fire, halting fire spread towards homes and infrastructure.
• Officially resigned and separated from Federal Fire Service in July of 2025.

Attained GS-03 and GS-04 Forestry Technician positions.

• Operated firefighting equipment and tools to suppress wildfires effectively.
• Collaborated with team members to develop and execute fire management plans.
• Worked as FFT1 Trainee, directing squad mates through mop up, going direct, indirect, and directing and communicating with air assets (helicopters) for fire line operations. Completed task book for FFT1 - (Q).
• Completed courses BL300 Fire Vehicle Driver Orientation, FAL 3 Basic Faller, FFT2 Firefighter Type 2, FI-110 Wildland Fire Observation & Scene Protection, ICS-100 Introduction to ICS, IS-700 An Introduction to NIMS, L-180 Human Factors in WF Service, NQ022 Defensive Driving, RT-130 Annual Fire Safety Refresher, RT-212 Fire Chain Saws Refresher, RT-301BL BLM Fire Vehicle Driver Refresher Training, S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws, Bear Aware, AED/First-Aid CPR, as well as fire shelter deployment and hand line digging training.

• Assisted in the daily financial work and stocking of product.
• Gained proficient knowledge of the range of store products and sold to customers based on customers needs.
• Took initiative to learn of reserve products to cater to clients specific needs and questions.
• Gained familiarity and professional relationships with all customers at the storefront, assisting with any range of product sales.
• Assisted with and helped manage in store events, high volume holiday sales and promotional sales.
• Produced strong teamwork and work ethic on the sales floor with fellow sales associates and management/ownership.
• Resigned to pursue work in the Wildland Fire Service.

• Conducted multiple overseas deployments and operations with foreign militaries while managing and controlling tactical operation of four heavy tracked, amphibious combat vehicles.
• Supervised and trained teams of up to 50 personnel with a team of 11 other supervisors.
• Personally accounted for platoon/company equipment and assisted with reconciliation of battalion property and equipment. Managed administrative and accountability logs of all tracked vehicle equipment, related gear and communications systems.
• Led a team of four personnel on operations in the Continental United States and numerous locations while forward deployed overseas. Established and confirmed operating procedures for a complex communications system while mitigating friction/operations points with adjoined organizations.
• Directed platoon tactical movements, security operations and route and zone reconnaissance.