UAS Data Specialists/Pilot
Matthew R. Cunningham
409 Franklin #2
Missoula, MT |------------ | ------------
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Research Assistant
University of Montana | National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Supervisor: Carl Seielstad |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Missoula, MT Salary: 15.00/hr
Dates of Employment: 05/25/17-Present Hours Worked: 20
________________________________________
• Collaborated with USFS, EPA, Oregon TNC and Missoula Fire Lab on 900 acre research burn in Oregon.
• UAV integration into research based questions.
• Derived 3D based forest models from per and post fire effect on forest and grass fuels.
• Processed UAV derived data using Agisoft Metashape, LAStools, ArcGIS, RTKLib, QGIS and Pix4D.
• Multi-year collaborative UAS fire behavior research project remote pilot, data specialist.
________________________________________
Owner/Operator
Double C Aerial Service | Montana
Owner: Matthew Cunningham------------ Website: ------------/
Location: MT Statewide
Dates of Employment: 09/22/16-Present
________________________________________
• Owner of Double C LLC.
• UAS based consulting.
• Cinematography Filming
• Photogrammetry mapping
• UAS payload integration
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UAV/Remote Sensing Technician | (MREDI Grant)
University of Montana | National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Supervisor: Carl Seielstad |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Missoula, MT Salary: 15.00/hr
Dates of Employment: 11/28/16-06/01/17 Hours Worked: 40
________________________________________
• Involved with the MREDI Grant from the State of Montana, integrating UAV’s into resource management objectives.
• Lead developer in UAV platform production, sensor integration and repair.
• Acquired resource management data using UAV’s.
• Analyzed outputs from data acquired using UAV’s.
• Worked closely with the USFS on acquiring post fire effects data on large wildfires.
• Partnered with the USFS testing the use of UAV’s in wildfire monitoring.
• Maintained fleet of UAV’s
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Aircraft/Initial Attack Dispatcher | Forestry Technician
Missoula Interagency Dispatch | Lolo National Forest, USDA
Supervisor: Kate Holsapple |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Missoula, MT Salary: GS-0462-05
Dates of Employment:
04/20/2016-10/18/16
04/19/2015-10/17/2015
04/20/2014-10/05/2014
05/19/2013-10/19/2013
05/27/2012-10/06/2012 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Directly involved with the AFF project manager providing user input, gathering data (dispatch/GACC boundary file, center information, etc.) to be utilized in production, and beta testing versions of AFF, as well as providing user functionality input.
• Managed daily operations of the Aircraft desk as an aircraft dispatcher, providing direction for complications that arise as well as feedback to managers and supervisors.
• Coordinate aviation/frequency usage for both wildland fires and project work with neighboring forests, agencies, coordination centers, Forest Aviation Officers, Forest duty officers, and local district offices in a safe, timely and effective manner.
• Made informed independent decisions within the scope of my position regarding aviation resource usage for wildland fires and projects and report back through the proper chain of command.
• Maintain situational awareness to all aviation needs that may be anticipated within the next operational period, de-conflicted airspace with the military, neighboring forests, and created Temporary Flight Restrictions for incidents and projects.
• Effectively made rapid decisions on aircraft prioritization based on values at risk, predicated fire behavior, performance capabilities and availability of resources. Experienced at working efficiently with the Forest FMO’s, Forest Aviation Officer, District personnel, Incident Management Teams – Air Operations.
• Trained incoming aircraft dispatchers to local policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicated tasks and information orally and written as a member of a dispatch team.
Intel
• Proficient in programs such as WIMS, FAMWEB (SIT, ICS-209), NFDRS, ARCGIS, etc. that pertain to weather and fire reporting.
• Prepared and disseminated morning and evening Intel reports to the proper personnel that needed them.
• Proficient in tracking statistical fire data and flight data, and producing an end of year report.
Aviation
• Built an open communication environment encouraging good working relations with our contractors and other agency personnel. Set up preseason meetings addressing any concerns and going over the upcoming season’s procedures to ensure everyone is in agreement and operational safety is known.
• Ensured the Aircraft Desk is knowledgeable and up-to-date on the current policies, procedures, and local vendor contracts for each of the agencies dispatched out of MDC.
• Maintained a vast knowledge on all types of aviation fixed and rotor wing that are presently utilized including the capabilities and limitations.
• Effectively made rapid decisions on resource prioritization based on values at risk and availability of resources. Experienced at working efficiently with the FMO’s, Fire, Incident Management Teams – Air Operations.
• Skilled at procuring aircraft for incidents and projects such as helitorch/PSD operations, reconnaissance, and repeater missions, etc.
• Launched aircraft, ensuring they have all pertinent information (frequencies, contacts, hazards, other aircraft, etc.). At the same time coordinating with NRCC, neighboring dispatches, and incident with airspace deconfliction, ordering TFR’s and/or IR flights, anticipating additional resource needs, and reassigning aircraft as priority changes.
• Trained incoming aircraft dispatchers to local policies and procedures.
• Created a spreadsheet of compiled statistics from the season producing a breakdown of the aircraft desk workload.
• Built and maintained standard operating procedures.
• Actively participated in after action reviews.
Initial Attack
• Confidently coordinated and communicated with duty officers on emerging incidents and making informed decisions on a response. Proficient at incidents that require mutual aid responses and ensuring they are communicating and coordinating safely and effectively.
• Proficient in ROSS, ArcGIS, WildCAD, F300, Firecode, AFF, Microsoft Office, and Google Earth for mapping and dispatching.
Equipment
• Proficient in Viper, EERA’s, DPL’s and their dispatching procedures.
• Competent in many different types of equipment, attributes, and their use on an incident.
Information Technology
• Proficient in Windows, Apple and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems within the IT infrastructure and operating systems.
• Capable of communicating IT problems to others that may not understand the common language.
• Computer-literate with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications such as ROSS,WildCAD, Excel, Arcgis.
• Over saw hardware and software upgrades within MDC, such as installing new RAM, SSD, Video Cards, and numerous software upgrades.
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Sawyer | Laborer
Williamson Forest Management
Supervisor: Tighe Williamson |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Corvallis, MT Salary: 20.00/hr
Dates of Employment: 10/20/2015-03/10/2016
10/20/2014-03/10/2015 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Maintain an array of logging equipment and tools such as chainsaws, skid-steer, tractor, dozer, and work pickups.
• Assist in the supervision of cutting units, evaluate management strategies effectiveness and report results to company owner.
• Made contact with landowners, updated them on progress of units and effectiveness of management strategy.
• Worked independently without direct supervision completing tasks assigned efficiently, effectively and safely.
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Initial Attack Dispatcher | Range Technician
Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center | Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Supervisor: Amy Lancaster |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: GS-0455-04
Dates of Employment: 05/22/2011-08/20/2011 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Adapted readily to local procedures and databases while being flexible with scheduling and workload.
• Experienced at processing resource orders (team, crew, overhead, equipment, aircraft and supply).
• Effective knowledge of fire behavior, fire hazard and risk analysis, fuel volume and flammability assessment, and wildland firefighting techniques in order to implement suppression plans and programs for a diverse forest/grassland area.
• Acted as after hour’s duty officer for dispatch operations.
• Participated in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and produced a manual for ordering supplies using ROSS supply ordering for both the fire zone and neighboring forests/zones.
• Coordinated with Big Horn Technology working through WildCad errors and making appropriate changes to the program or requesting the proper changes.
• Mentored and taught incoming dispatchers.
________________________________________
Helicopter Crewmember | Range Technician
Miles City Field Office | Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Supervisor: Conan Donnelly |------------ May we contact your Supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: GS-0455-04
Dates of Employment: 04/11/2010-08/14/2010
04/12/2009-10/09/2009 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Competent in manifesting and loading of personal and cargo on all three types of helicopters.
• Gained effective working knowledge regarding aircraft capabilities, contracts, load balance and capacity, load calculating, firefighting effectiveness, and manifesting of personnel and equipment and aviation reporting systems.
• Versed in the use and programming of helicopter radios and handheld radios to ensure effective communication with ground and other air resources.
• Efficient in the use of various GPS mapping units to produce accurate fire sizes for Incident personnel, Fire Managers, and dispatch.
• Proficient in the construction of fireline suppression tactics for both direct and indirect line.
• Took part in daily safety and weather briefings which enhanced situational awareness of our response areas.
• Skilled in the use and maintenance of fireline hand tools, chaninsaws, portable pumps, and radios.
• Maintained a positive crew environment among a group of diverse individuals working toward complex goals in extreme terrain, weather conditions and in a highly stressful work environment.
________________________________________
Engine Crewmember | Range Technician
Miles City Field Office | Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Supervisor: Paul Pauley |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: GS-0455-03
Dates of Employment: 05/11/2008-09/25/2008
05/14/2007-08/17/2007
Hours Worked: 40+
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• Proficient in working with and maintaining Type 6 Fire Engines as well as tactics.
• Practiced in the operation and maintenance of portable pumps and hose lay tactics.
• Proficient in the construction of fireline suppression tactics for both direct and indirect line.
• Effectively completed other resource management projects such as mowing lawns, painting, trail work, sprinkler maintenance, building fence, archaeological survey, and wildlife surveys.
• Practiced in the use and maintenance of fireline hand tools and radios.
________________________________________
Warehouse Laborer | Forestry Technician
Blue Rock Distributing | Pepsi Cola Co.
Supervisor: Gene Bergstead |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: $8.31/Hr
Dates of Employment: 10/01/2003-05/13/2005 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Pulled orders from shelves for distribution the next day, checked inventory, and merchandising in stores on weekends.
• Kept detailed inventories of products on hand, products needed, and products ordered and reported back to company supervisor.
• Operated a forklift around people in tight spaces, operated floor jack, floor scrubber, and completed maintenance on premix soda machines.
• Maintained the facility, scrubbed floors, mopped offices/bathrooms, plowed snow in parking lot and other general maintenance jobs as needed.
________________________________________
Ranch/Farm Foremen
Lackman Farm’s Inc.
Supervisor: Steve Lackman |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Hathaway, MT Salary: $8.25/Hr
Dates of Employment: 05/01/2000-08/25/2003 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Oversaw day-to-day farm/ranch operations, maintained farm/ranch equipment and facilities.
• Instructed newly hired employees on proper procedures regarding irrigation/ranch work and safety while working with open ditches and farm/ranch machinery.
• Delegated projects to appropriate employees based on their strengths and weaknesses observed while training them on the job.
• Made determinations of overall crop health and recommended proper options to farm management.
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CERTIFICATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Redcard Qualifications:
• EDRC | Expanded Dispatch Recorder
• EDSD | Expanded Support Dispatcher
• IADP | Initial Attack Dispatcher
• ACDP | Aircraft Dispatcher
• UASD | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Data Specialist (Trainee)
Last Federal Performance Rating:
• Superior
Education:
• Bachelors of Arts in Archaeological Anthropology | University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 2006-2013
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate | University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 2019
Additional Training and Certifications:
• Aviation Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR)
• 2016 NRCC Fixed Wing Aviation Coordinator (detail)
• Part 107 FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
• 2020 UM MontanaView Fellowship
Training:
Fire Suppression / Incident Management
2019 RT-130 Fire Safety Refresher
2014 S230 Crew Boss (Single Resource)
2009 S133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around
2009 S-234 Ignition Operations
2014 S-260 Fire Business Management
2008 S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
2008 S-131 Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss
2008 S-212 Wildland Power saws
2008 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Operations
2007 L-280 Followership to Leadership
2007 I-100 Introduction ICS
2007 S-130 Basic Firefighter Training
2007 S110 Wildland Fire Orientation
2007 L180 Human Factors on the Fireline
2007 S-190 Basic Fire Behavior
Dispatch
2011 Initial Attack Dispatcher
2010 Dispatch Recorder
Urban Interface
2000 S-215 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
2004 L.C.E.S., Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around
Air Operations
2016 A218 Aircraft Pre-Use Inspection
2016 A103 FAA NOTAM System
2016 A107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I
2016 A100 Basic Aviation Safety
2016 A116 General Awareness Security Training
2016 A109 Aviation Radio Use
2016 A112 Mission Planning and Flight Request Process
2016 A115 Automated Flight Following
2016 A204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
2016 A200 Mishap Review
2015 Aviation Contracting Officer Rep.
2013 RT219F Heli Transport External Cargo Refresher
2013 A110 Aviation Transportation of HAZMAT
2012 A101 Aviation Safety (All Aircraft)
2012 A105 Aviation Life Support Equipment
2012 A106 Aviation Mishap Reporting
2012 A108 Pre-Flight Checklist & Brief/Debrief
2009 S-270 Basic Air Operation
2009 B3 Cmb Helicopter/Airplane Safety
2008 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Operations
Fire Equipment
2009 S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
2008 S-212 Wildland Power saws
Other Training
2018 Montana Driver’s License
2009 N9042 Resource Advisor
2011 IS700 NIMS: An Introduction
2012 IS800 National Response Plan
2012 IS800 IS-800.b
Medical Aid
2007-2015 First Aid/CPR
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Publications:
2019 Christopher J. Moran, Carl A. Seielstad, Matthew R. Cunningham, Valentijn Hoff, Russell A. Parsons, Lloyd Queen, Katie Sauerbrey, and Tim Wallace. "Deriving Fire Behavior Metrics from UAS Imagery." Fire 2.2 (2019): 36. Web. ------------/2571-6255/2/2/36/htm
2019 Maher, Colin, Emily Oja, Abigail Marshall, Matthew Cunningham, Lucas Townsend, Graham Worley-Hood, Luke Robinson, Taylor Margot, Drew Lyons, Stuart Fety, Eryn Schneider, Sean A Jeronimo, Derek Churchill, and Andrew Larson. "Real-Time Monitoring with a Tablet App Improves Implementation of Treatments to Enhance Forest Structural Diversity." Journal of Forestry 117.3 (2019): 280-92. Web. ------------/jof/article-abstract/117/3/280/5365768?redirectedFrom=fulltext
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References and Biographical Sketch:
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REFERENCES:
Amy Lancaster
Dispatch Center Manager
Eastern Montana Fire Zone BLM
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111 Garry Owen Road
Miles City, MT 59301
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Tighe Williamson
Owner
Williamson Forest Management
1068 Centennial Lane
Corvallis, MT 59828
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Joy Williamson
Assistant Center Manager
Bitterroot National Forest
1803 Strand Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
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Rogers Warren
Aviation Management Specialist
Fire and Aviation Management Sidney Yates Building
1400 Independence Avenue S.W. 201 14th Street SW MS 1107 Washington D.C. 20250
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Carl Seielstad
Associate Professor
University of Montana
College of Forestry – Fire Center
5765 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59812
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Russell Parson
Fire Ecologist
Rocky Mountain Research Station
5775 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59812
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DATES WORKING & OFFICIAL
TITLE, SERIES, GRADE ORGANIZATION NAME, LOCATION, SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND NUMBER
05/25/17-Present Research Assistant University of Montana
National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Carl Seielstad |------------
09/22/2016-Present Owner/Operator Double C Aerial Services
Miles City, Montana
Matthew Cunningham |------------
11/28/2016-05/25/17 UAV/Remote Sensing
Technician (MREDI Grant) University of Montana
National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Carl Seielstad |------------
5/27/2012-10/18/16 Aircraft Dispatcher
Forestry Technician GS-0462-05 Missoula Interagency Dispatch Center
Lolo National Forest; USDA
Kate Holsapple |------------
05/22/2011-08/20/2011 Initial Attack Dispatcher
Range Technician GS-0455-04 Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center
Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Amy Lancaster |------------
04/11/2010-08/14/2010
04/12/2009-10/09/2009 Helicopter Crewmember
Range Technician GS-0455-04 Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center
Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Conan Donnelly |------------
05/11/2008-09/25/2008
05/14/2007-08/17/2007
Engine Crewmember
Range Technician GS-0455-03 Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center
Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Paul Pauley |------------
Matthew R. Cunningham
409 Franklin #2
Missoula, MT |------------ | ------------
________________________________________
Research Assistant
University of Montana | National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Supervisor: Carl Seielstad |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Missoula, MT Salary: 15.00/hr
Dates of Employment: 05/25/17-Present Hours Worked: 20
________________________________________
• Collaborated with USFS, EPA, Oregon TNC and Missoula Fire Lab on 900 acre research burn in Oregon.
• UAV integration into research based questions.
• Derived 3D based forest models from per and post fire effect on forest and grass fuels.
• Processed UAV derived data using Agisoft Metashape, LAStools, ArcGIS, RTKLib, QGIS and Pix4D.
• Multi-year collaborative UAS fire behavior research project remote pilot, data specialist.
________________________________________
Owner/Operator
Double C Aerial Service | Montana
Owner: Matthew Cunningham------------ Website: ------------/
Location: MT Statewide
Dates of Employment: 09/22/16-Present
________________________________________
• Owner of Double C LLC.
• UAS based consulting.
• Cinematography Filming
• Photogrammetry mapping
• UAS payload integration
________________________________________
UAV/Remote Sensing Technician | (MREDI Grant)
University of Montana | National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Supervisor: Carl Seielstad |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Missoula, MT Salary: 15.00/hr
Dates of Employment: 11/28/16-06/01/17 Hours Worked: 40
________________________________________
• Involved with the MREDI Grant from the State of Montana, integrating UAV’s into resource management objectives.
• Lead developer in UAV platform production, sensor integration and repair.
• Acquired resource management data using UAV’s.
• Analyzed outputs from data acquired using UAV’s.
• Worked closely with the USFS on acquiring post fire effects data on large wildfires.
• Partnered with the USFS testing the use of UAV’s in wildfire monitoring.
• Maintained fleet of UAV’s
________________________________________
Aircraft/Initial Attack Dispatcher | Forestry Technician
Missoula Interagency Dispatch | Lolo National Forest, USDA
Supervisor: Kate Holsapple |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Missoula, MT Salary: GS-0462-05
Dates of Employment:
04/20/2016-10/18/16
04/19/2015-10/17/2015
04/20/2014-10/05/2014
05/19/2013-10/19/2013
05/27/2012-10/06/2012 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Directly involved with the AFF project manager providing user input, gathering data (dispatch/GACC boundary file, center information, etc.) to be utilized in production, and beta testing versions of AFF, as well as providing user functionality input.
• Managed daily operations of the Aircraft desk as an aircraft dispatcher, providing direction for complications that arise as well as feedback to managers and supervisors.
• Coordinate aviation/frequency usage for both wildland fires and project work with neighboring forests, agencies, coordination centers, Forest Aviation Officers, Forest duty officers, and local district offices in a safe, timely and effective manner.
• Made informed independent decisions within the scope of my position regarding aviation resource usage for wildland fires and projects and report back through the proper chain of command.
• Maintain situational awareness to all aviation needs that may be anticipated within the next operational period, de-conflicted airspace with the military, neighboring forests, and created Temporary Flight Restrictions for incidents and projects.
• Effectively made rapid decisions on aircraft prioritization based on values at risk, predicated fire behavior, performance capabilities and availability of resources. Experienced at working efficiently with the Forest FMO’s, Forest Aviation Officer, District personnel, Incident Management Teams – Air Operations.
• Trained incoming aircraft dispatchers to local policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicated tasks and information orally and written as a member of a dispatch team.
Intel
• Proficient in programs such as WIMS, FAMWEB (SIT, ICS-209), NFDRS, ARCGIS, etc. that pertain to weather and fire reporting.
• Prepared and disseminated morning and evening Intel reports to the proper personnel that needed them.
• Proficient in tracking statistical fire data and flight data, and producing an end of year report.
Aviation
• Built an open communication environment encouraging good working relations with our contractors and other agency personnel. Set up preseason meetings addressing any concerns and going over the upcoming season’s procedures to ensure everyone is in agreement and operational safety is known.
• Ensured the Aircraft Desk is knowledgeable and up-to-date on the current policies, procedures, and local vendor contracts for each of the agencies dispatched out of MDC.
• Maintained a vast knowledge on all types of aviation fixed and rotor wing that are presently utilized including the capabilities and limitations.
• Effectively made rapid decisions on resource prioritization based on values at risk and availability of resources. Experienced at working efficiently with the FMO’s, Fire, Incident Management Teams – Air Operations.
• Skilled at procuring aircraft for incidents and projects such as helitorch/PSD operations, reconnaissance, and repeater missions, etc.
• Launched aircraft, ensuring they have all pertinent information (frequencies, contacts, hazards, other aircraft, etc.). At the same time coordinating with NRCC, neighboring dispatches, and incident with airspace deconfliction, ordering TFR’s and/or IR flights, anticipating additional resource needs, and reassigning aircraft as priority changes.
• Trained incoming aircraft dispatchers to local policies and procedures.
• Created a spreadsheet of compiled statistics from the season producing a breakdown of the aircraft desk workload.
• Built and maintained standard operating procedures.
• Actively participated in after action reviews.
Initial Attack
• Confidently coordinated and communicated with duty officers on emerging incidents and making informed decisions on a response. Proficient at incidents that require mutual aid responses and ensuring they are communicating and coordinating safely and effectively.
• Proficient in ROSS, ArcGIS, WildCAD, F300, Firecode, AFF, Microsoft Office, and Google Earth for mapping and dispatching.
Equipment
• Proficient in Viper, EERA’s, DPL’s and their dispatching procedures.
• Competent in many different types of equipment, attributes, and their use on an incident.
Information Technology
• Proficient in Windows, Apple and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems within the IT infrastructure and operating systems.
• Capable of communicating IT problems to others that may not understand the common language.
• Computer-literate with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of applications such as ROSS,WildCAD, Excel, Arcgis.
• Over saw hardware and software upgrades within MDC, such as installing new RAM, SSD, Video Cards, and numerous software upgrades.
________________________________________
Sawyer | Laborer
Williamson Forest Management
Supervisor: Tighe Williamson |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Corvallis, MT Salary: 20.00/hr
Dates of Employment: 10/20/2015-03/10/2016
10/20/2014-03/10/2015 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Maintain an array of logging equipment and tools such as chainsaws, skid-steer, tractor, dozer, and work pickups.
• Assist in the supervision of cutting units, evaluate management strategies effectiveness and report results to company owner.
• Made contact with landowners, updated them on progress of units and effectiveness of management strategy.
• Worked independently without direct supervision completing tasks assigned efficiently, effectively and safely.
________________________________________
Initial Attack Dispatcher | Range Technician
Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center | Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Supervisor: Amy Lancaster |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: GS-0455-04
Dates of Employment: 05/22/2011-08/20/2011 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Adapted readily to local procedures and databases while being flexible with scheduling and workload.
• Experienced at processing resource orders (team, crew, overhead, equipment, aircraft and supply).
• Effective knowledge of fire behavior, fire hazard and risk analysis, fuel volume and flammability assessment, and wildland firefighting techniques in order to implement suppression plans and programs for a diverse forest/grassland area.
• Acted as after hour’s duty officer for dispatch operations.
• Participated in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and produced a manual for ordering supplies using ROSS supply ordering for both the fire zone and neighboring forests/zones.
• Coordinated with Big Horn Technology working through WildCad errors and making appropriate changes to the program or requesting the proper changes.
• Mentored and taught incoming dispatchers.
________________________________________
Helicopter Crewmember | Range Technician
Miles City Field Office | Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Supervisor: Conan Donnelly |------------ May we contact your Supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: GS-0455-04
Dates of Employment: 04/11/2010-08/14/2010
04/12/2009-10/09/2009 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Competent in manifesting and loading of personal and cargo on all three types of helicopters.
• Gained effective working knowledge regarding aircraft capabilities, contracts, load balance and capacity, load calculating, firefighting effectiveness, and manifesting of personnel and equipment and aviation reporting systems.
• Versed in the use and programming of helicopter radios and handheld radios to ensure effective communication with ground and other air resources.
• Efficient in the use of various GPS mapping units to produce accurate fire sizes for Incident personnel, Fire Managers, and dispatch.
• Proficient in the construction of fireline suppression tactics for both direct and indirect line.
• Took part in daily safety and weather briefings which enhanced situational awareness of our response areas.
• Skilled in the use and maintenance of fireline hand tools, chaninsaws, portable pumps, and radios.
• Maintained a positive crew environment among a group of diverse individuals working toward complex goals in extreme terrain, weather conditions and in a highly stressful work environment.
________________________________________
Engine Crewmember | Range Technician
Miles City Field Office | Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Supervisor: Paul Pauley |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: GS-0455-03
Dates of Employment: 05/11/2008-09/25/2008
05/14/2007-08/17/2007
Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Proficient in working with and maintaining Type 6 Fire Engines as well as tactics.
• Practiced in the operation and maintenance of portable pumps and hose lay tactics.
• Proficient in the construction of fireline suppression tactics for both direct and indirect line.
• Effectively completed other resource management projects such as mowing lawns, painting, trail work, sprinkler maintenance, building fence, archaeological survey, and wildlife surveys.
• Practiced in the use and maintenance of fireline hand tools and radios.
________________________________________
Warehouse Laborer | Forestry Technician
Blue Rock Distributing | Pepsi Cola Co.
Supervisor: Gene Bergstead |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Miles City, MT Salary: $8.31/Hr
Dates of Employment: 10/01/2003-05/13/2005 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Pulled orders from shelves for distribution the next day, checked inventory, and merchandising in stores on weekends.
• Kept detailed inventories of products on hand, products needed, and products ordered and reported back to company supervisor.
• Operated a forklift around people in tight spaces, operated floor jack, floor scrubber, and completed maintenance on premix soda machines.
• Maintained the facility, scrubbed floors, mopped offices/bathrooms, plowed snow in parking lot and other general maintenance jobs as needed.
________________________________________
Ranch/Farm Foremen
Lackman Farm’s Inc.
Supervisor: Steve Lackman |------------ May we contact your supervisor? Yes
Location: Hathaway, MT Salary: $8.25/Hr
Dates of Employment: 05/01/2000-08/25/2003 Hours Worked: 40+
________________________________________
• Oversaw day-to-day farm/ranch operations, maintained farm/ranch equipment and facilities.
• Instructed newly hired employees on proper procedures regarding irrigation/ranch work and safety while working with open ditches and farm/ranch machinery.
• Delegated projects to appropriate employees based on their strengths and weaknesses observed while training them on the job.
• Made determinations of overall crop health and recommended proper options to farm management.
________________________________________
CERTIFICATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
________________________________________
Redcard Qualifications:
• EDRC | Expanded Dispatch Recorder
• EDSD | Expanded Support Dispatcher
• IADP | Initial Attack Dispatcher
• ACDP | Aircraft Dispatcher
• UASD | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Data Specialist (Trainee)
Last Federal Performance Rating:
• Superior
Education:
• Bachelors of Arts in Archaeological Anthropology | University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 2006-2013
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate | University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 2019
Additional Training and Certifications:
• Aviation Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR)
• 2016 NRCC Fixed Wing Aviation Coordinator (detail)
• Part 107 FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
• 2020 UM MontanaView Fellowship
Training:
Fire Suppression / Incident Management
2019 RT-130 Fire Safety Refresher
2014 S230 Crew Boss (Single Resource)
2009 S133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around
2009 S-234 Ignition Operations
2014 S-260 Fire Business Management
2008 S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
2008 S-131 Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss
2008 S-212 Wildland Power saws
2008 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Operations
2007 L-280 Followership to Leadership
2007 I-100 Introduction ICS
2007 S-130 Basic Firefighter Training
2007 S110 Wildland Fire Orientation
2007 L180 Human Factors on the Fireline
2007 S-190 Basic Fire Behavior
Dispatch
2011 Initial Attack Dispatcher
2010 Dispatch Recorder
Urban Interface
2000 S-215 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
2004 L.C.E.S., Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around
Air Operations
2016 A218 Aircraft Pre-Use Inspection
2016 A103 FAA NOTAM System
2016 A107 Aviation Policy and Regulations I
2016 A100 Basic Aviation Safety
2016 A116 General Awareness Security Training
2016 A109 Aviation Radio Use
2016 A112 Mission Planning and Flight Request Process
2016 A115 Automated Flight Following
2016 A204 Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
2016 A200 Mishap Review
2015 Aviation Contracting Officer Rep.
2013 RT219F Heli Transport External Cargo Refresher
2013 A110 Aviation Transportation of HAZMAT
2012 A101 Aviation Safety (All Aircraft)
2012 A105 Aviation Life Support Equipment
2012 A106 Aviation Mishap Reporting
2012 A108 Pre-Flight Checklist & Brief/Debrief
2009 S-270 Basic Air Operation
2009 B3 Cmb Helicopter/Airplane Safety
2008 S-271 Interagency Helicopter Operations
Fire Equipment
2009 S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
2008 S-212 Wildland Power saws
Other Training
2018 Montana Driver’s License
2009 N9042 Resource Advisor
2011 IS700 NIMS: An Introduction
2012 IS800 National Response Plan
2012 IS800 IS-800.b
Medical Aid
2007-2015 First Aid/CPR
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Publications:
2019 Christopher J. Moran, Carl A. Seielstad, Matthew R. Cunningham, Valentijn Hoff, Russell A. Parsons, Lloyd Queen, Katie Sauerbrey, and Tim Wallace. "Deriving Fire Behavior Metrics from UAS Imagery." Fire 2.2 (2019): 36. Web. ------------/2571-6255/2/2/36/htm
2019 Maher, Colin, Emily Oja, Abigail Marshall, Matthew Cunningham, Lucas Townsend, Graham Worley-Hood, Luke Robinson, Taylor Margot, Drew Lyons, Stuart Fety, Eryn Schneider, Sean A Jeronimo, Derek Churchill, and Andrew Larson. "Real-Time Monitoring with a Tablet App Improves Implementation of Treatments to Enhance Forest Structural Diversity." Journal of Forestry 117.3 (2019): 280-92. Web. ------------/jof/article-abstract/117/3/280/5365768?redirectedFrom=fulltext
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References and Biographical Sketch:
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REFERENCES:
Amy Lancaster
Dispatch Center Manager
Eastern Montana Fire Zone BLM
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111 Garry Owen Road
Miles City, MT 59301
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Tighe Williamson
Owner
Williamson Forest Management
1068 Centennial Lane
Corvallis, MT 59828
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Joy Williamson
Assistant Center Manager
Bitterroot National Forest
1803 Strand Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
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Rogers Warren
Aviation Management Specialist
Fire and Aviation Management Sidney Yates Building
1400 Independence Avenue S.W. 201 14th Street SW MS 1107 Washington D.C. 20250
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Carl Seielstad
Associate Professor
University of Montana
College of Forestry – Fire Center
5765 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59812
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Russell Parson
Fire Ecologist
Rocky Mountain Research Station
5775 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59812
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DATES WORKING & OFFICIAL
TITLE, SERIES, GRADE ORGANIZATION NAME, LOCATION, SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND NUMBER
05/25/17-Present Research Assistant University of Montana
National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Carl Seielstad |------------
09/22/2016-Present Owner/Operator Double C Aerial Services
Miles City, Montana
Matthew Cunningham |------------
11/28/2016-05/25/17 UAV/Remote Sensing
Technician (MREDI Grant) University of Montana
National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis
Carl Seielstad |------------
5/27/2012-10/18/16 Aircraft Dispatcher
Forestry Technician GS-0462-05 Missoula Interagency Dispatch Center
Lolo National Forest; USDA
Kate Holsapple |------------
05/22/2011-08/20/2011 Initial Attack Dispatcher
Range Technician GS-0455-04 Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center
Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Amy Lancaster |------------
04/11/2010-08/14/2010
04/12/2009-10/09/2009 Helicopter Crewmember
Range Technician GS-0455-04 Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center
Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Conan Donnelly |------------
05/11/2008-09/25/2008
05/14/2007-08/17/2007
Engine Crewmember
Range Technician GS-0455-03 Miles City Interagency Dispatch Center
Eastern Montana Fire Zone, BLM
Paul Pauley |------------