Travis Chamberlain

Travis Chamberlain McCall, Idaho, USA-INTRODUCTION Geospatial data collection, map creation and map use have been integral elements throughout my career. I have thirteen seasons experience in managing prescribed fires and wildfires. This work mostly consists of fire suppression, wilderness fire management and land management activities. I am self-motivated, dependable, honest, hard working and a fast learner. I enjoy problem solving, creating efficiencies and increasing production. I work well alone or in a group. I have a strong work ethic and expect the same from others. When I am not working, I enjoy running, woodworking, and travel for volunteer work. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Forestry: Concentration in Fire Science Colorado State University 78 semester hours Associate of Science in Natural Resource Management Associate of Art in Fine Arts Northwest College (Powell WY) 117 credit hours Relevant courses: Introduction to GIS Geospatial Applications in Natural Resources (Dec 2007) GPA: 3.987 (May 2005) GPA: 3.924 3 credit hours 4 credit hours SKILLS, PROFICIENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS ● ArcGIS desktop ○ Analysis and Conversions tools, assortment of Data Management tools, and a variety of other tools, feature editing, topology, data driven pages and basic image analysis ● ArcGIS Online (AGOL), Collector, Google Earth Pro, CalTopo, eCognition, Avenza PDF ● MS office applications, Adobe programs, Google docs ● Social media, website building apps and mobile device use ● Basic introduction to story maps and web-maps ● Posting to FTP server ● GIS Specialist (trainee) for wildfire incidents ○ 80 hours self paced online coursework, 5 days classroom training, 15 days intensive on the job experience ○ Mapping initial fire information and daily changes in data relevant to fire incident operations, air ops, public information, repair of suppression activities and Burned Area Emergency Response BAER using data from local sources, online servers, incident personnel, and the National Fire Event Geodatabase. ● Qualified Fire Observer (3 seasons) ○ Collecting geographic information and interfacing with the GIS specialist to include data on fire operations maps EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Travis Chamberlain Pg.1 Fuels Technician, Payette National Forest, New Meadows, ID Supervisor: Reference and contact info upon request ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● - Phone: Responsible for non-commercial thinning and prescribed fire unit layout, mapping and reconnaissance Received an award of Appreciation for contributions to the fuels program through increased efficiency and production of non-commercial thinning (NCT) layout through image analysis using eCognition and ArcMap to define non-tree areas Assisted in preparation of thinning contract specifications and conducted contract inspections Participated in planning for monitoring plot implementation and coordination with other FS functions Created operational guides to improve efficiency Made recommendations on appropriate management of projects including ongoing prescribed fire activities and staffing for project layout and prep Assisted in burn plan development and drafting prescribed fire/fuels management plans Participated in fuels management reviews, safety sessions and after action reviews Provided input to interdisciplinary groups to assist in the planning and implementing of landscape management activities Responsible for maintenance and record keeping for a variety of vehicles and equipment Assisted in cost tracking Squad Leader/Senior Firefighter​, Snowslide Wildfire Module Payette NF, McCall, ID Supervisor: Reference and contact info upon request ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Permanent Seasonal Seasonal Permanent Seasonal 2009/--Present Phone: Technical burning as firing boss Structure assessment/protection Fire suppression and monitoring fire for objectives Management Action Point (MAP) and contingency plan development Data collection plots: Photo plots, Brown’s transects, fixed and variable radius plots Observing and documenting fire weather, behavior, and smoke qualities Calculating fuel moistures and probability of ignition; requesting spot weather forecasts Fuel moisture sampling and estimating fuel loading Teaching classes and training/mentoring new firefighters Leading people in a variety of settings to accomplish assigned tasks Supported fire prevention, and education activities Typically extended my season to work in the fuels department for 2-6 weeks each year (tasks and responsibilities are captured in the previous section) Helicopter crewmember, Engine Crew and Fuels Crew​,- & 2013 ● Fire suppression, prescribed fire management, helicopter operations, engine operations REFERENCES Reference and contact info upon request Travis Chamberlain Pg.2