Fire
Lindsey Kupfer, Fire Engine Operator
- B.S., Utah Valley University
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a wildland firefighter who travels nationally and occasionally globally, using my qualifications on wildfires. These qualifications include operating fire engines, managing hand crews, managing/working on helicopters, acting in middle management operational roles on large complex wildfires, and acting as an incident commander on intermediate wildfires.
- B.S., Utah Valley University
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a wildland firefighter who travels nationally and occasionally globally, using my qualifications on wildfires. These qualifications include operating fire engines, managing hand crews, managing/working on helicopters, acting in middle management operational roles on large complex wildfires, and acting as an incident commander on intermediate wildfires.
Kyle Cannon, Forest Fire Management Officer
- B.E., Colorado School of Mines
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage the fire, fuels, and aviation program in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. I also serve as a type 1 operations section chief on a type 1 incident management team.
- B.E., Colorado School of Mines
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage the fire, fuels, and aviation program in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. I also serve as a type 1 operations section chief on a type 1 incident management team.
Kurt Atkins, Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS, aka “Air Attack”)
- B.S., University of New Hampshire
- USDA Forest Service
- Air attack is essentially air traffic control over a fire’s airspace. We coordinate all aircraft to safely provide support to the firefighters on the ground. We also provide a bird’s eye view and critical information for the ground personnel.
- B.S., University of New Hampshire
- USDA Forest Service
- Air attack is essentially air traffic control over a fire’s airspace. We coordinate all aircraft to safely provide support to the firefighters on the ground. We also provide a bird’s eye view and critical information for the ground personnel.
Jordan Gulley, Assistant Superintendent, Redmond Hotshots
- B.S., Washington State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I lead 20-25 firefighters daily. This includes developing fire line tactics, identifying and mitigating hazards, ensuring the crew is logistically supported with supplies and equipment, and building a team of hotshots. We dig in the dirt, crawl around in the mud, and cut down trees.
- B.S., Washington State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I lead 20-25 firefighters daily. This includes developing fire line tactics, identifying and mitigating hazards, ensuring the crew is logistically supported with supplies and equipment, and building a team of hotshots. We dig in the dirt, crawl around in the mud, and cut down trees.
Jessica Sherwood, Unit Aviation Manager
- High School
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage all aviation (fixed wing, rotor wing, and unmanned aircraft systems) in central Oregon for the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District. This includes in-briefing incoming fire aircraft, procuring aircraft for project work such as wild horse counts, or flying bridge materials in to replace bridges.
- High School
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage all aviation (fixed wing, rotor wing, and unmanned aircraft systems) in central Oregon for the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District. This includes in-briefing incoming fire aircraft, procuring aircraft for project work such as wild horse counts, or flying bridge materials in to replace bridges.
Jen Neppl, Assistant District Fire Management Officer
- B.S., Murray State University
- USDA Forest Service
- As an assistant district fire management officer, I coordinate the daily operations of six firefighters, including one fire engine and two bulldozers. We respond to local wildfires, and we treat 25,000 acres with prescribed fire in our district each year. We also respond nationally to wildland fires and provide emergency response to all-risk incidents including hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.
- B.S., Murray State University
- USDA Forest Service
- As an assistant district fire management officer, I coordinate the daily operations of six firefighters, including one fire engine and two bulldozers. We respond to local wildfires, and we treat 25,000 acres with prescribed fire in our district each year. We also respond nationally to wildland fires and provide emergency response to all-risk incidents including hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods.
Jeff Walther, Deputy Center Manager
- B.S., Northern Arizona University
- USDA Forest Service
- I help manage the Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) assisting in resource allocation (aviation, equipment, crews, and overhead) throughout the Pacific Northwest for fire support and suppression efforts.
- B.S., Northern Arizona University
- USDA Forest Service
- I help manage the Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) assisting in resource allocation (aviation, equipment, crews, and overhead) throughout the Pacific Northwest for fire support and suppression efforts.
Jacob Gear, Regional Fire Prevention Coordinator
- Humboldt State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I provide regional-level guidance on fire prevention for 18 national forests and 1 national scenic area. In my role, I work with many internal and external stakeholders on things such as industrial fire restrictions, public use restrictions, fire prevention messaging, and education.
- Humboldt State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I provide regional-level guidance on fire prevention for 18 national forests and 1 national scenic area. In my role, I work with many internal and external stakeholders on things such as industrial fire restrictions, public use restrictions, fire prevention messaging, and education.
Debbie Beard, Forest Fire Management Officer
- B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage the prescribed fire and wildfire suppression program for the national forests in Florida. I am in charge of policy, budget, hiring, reviews, etc. I also am a type 2 incident commander for the southern area gold team as well as a hospital and family liaison.
- B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
- USDA Forest Service
- I manage the prescribed fire and wildfire suppression program for the national forests in Florida. I am in charge of policy, budget, hiring, reviews, etc. I also am a type 2 incident commander for the southern area gold team as well as a hospital and family liaison.
Brian Campbell, Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO), Fuels
- B.S., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service
- I plan and implement fuels-related work in the district. Spring and fall are my busy seasons, implementing prescribed burns and completing field work.
- B.S., University of Montana
- USDA Forest Service
- I plan and implement fuels-related work in the district. Spring and fall are my busy seasons, implementing prescribed burns and completing field work.
