Squad Boss / FFT1
Redding Interagency Hotshot Crew (USDA Forest Service) · Redding, CA
May, 2022 · Present
Supervise a 7-person squad on 20-person Type 1 IHC, assigned to 14–18 large incidents per season including the 2023 Smith River Complex and 2024 Park Fire
Direct hand-line construction averaging 0.8 chains/hour per person in heavy timber and chaparral, tying in with dozer and engine resources
Plan and execute firing operations (drip torch, PSD-coordinated holding) under Division Supervisors, protecting 40+ structures on the 2024 Park Fire
Maintained zero lost-time injuries across 3 seasons through daily tailgate safety briefings, AARs, and strict LCES
Train and evaluate 4–6 rookies per season on chainsaw (Class B), fire behavior, and Task Book completion
Manage squad gear, saw maintenance, and fuel logs; coordinate ordering with crew superintendent
Senior Firefighter / Lead Sawyer
Shasta-Trinity National Forest Type 2IA Crew · Redding, CA
May, 2019 · Oct, 2021
Lead sawyer felling trees up to 36" DBH as a qualified FAL2 under Class C supervision
Served as acting Squad Boss on 12 assignments; ran squad radio comms and situational updates
Completed 150+ hours of fuels reduction and prescribed burn projects each spring
Assisted with hose lays, progressive pump operations, and water handling on IA incidents
Firefighter (FFT2)
CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit, Engine 2471 · Redding, CA
Jun, 2017 · Sep, 2018
Responded to 90+ initial attack wildland, vehicle, and medical calls per season
Operated Type 3 engine pumps, mobile attack, and hose lays
Performed station maintenance, hydrant checks, and community defensible-space inspections (200+ parcels)
Off-season: Arborist Climber / Ground Crew (winters)
Northstate Tree Care · Redding, CA
Nov, 2019 · Apr, 2023
Climbed and rigged removals of 300+ hazard trees per winter, including storm-damaged oaks and pines over structures and power lines
Performed hazard tree assessments using ISA-style risk ratings for 120+ residential and commercial clients
Operated chippers, stump grinders, and mini-skid steers with zero recordable incidents over 4 winters
Trained 5 new ground workers in rigging, drop-zone control, and chainsaw safety