Chavis Short
Blue Lake,CA
Summary
I have 20+ years of work experience in a multitude of different areas. As a Leader in both Wildland Fire, Ca State Parks and as a EMT on a rescue ambulance, I feel confident in taking on Challenging projects and seeing them out to completion.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
J&G Lawn and Garden
2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and promoting a culture of safety among staff.
- Led project planning efforts for large-scale landscaping projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Crew Superintendent
Adaptive Forestry Solutions
03.2022 - 2022
- Crew leader in Fuel Reductions and Felling operations.
- Identifying different plant species and allocation of saw and chipper duties to laborers.
Estate Manager
Miles Garrett Wines
06.2014 - 06.2021
- Assisted in construction and maintenance of facilities. Supported logging operations across 60+ acres in vineyard and adjacent properties. Operated heavy equipment including large and mini excavators, backhoes, skid steers, D6 dozers, 10-yard dump trucks, forklifts, and firewood processors. Utilized multi-dimensional saw mill for various projects.
Masonry Specialist
Johns Trucking
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Achieved seamless stone fitting through meticulous measurement and cutting techniques. Facilitated the placement of large stones.
Senior Maitainance Aide
CA State Parks
10.2007 - 09.2013
- Trail Crew Leader.
- Trail building, Bridge/ Boardwalk installation and maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operator, excavator, back hoe, canycom, forklift, tractor.
- Logging out of old growth redwood throughout roads and trails with chainsaws and rigging.
- Use of cable blocks,pulleys. Using mechanical advantages to remove large sections of old growth redwood.
Wildland Firefighter/ Squad Boss FF-1/ Saw Boss
Firestorm Wildland Fire Service
04.2004 - 10.2007
- Achieved effective fire line establishment through diligent brush clearing and trench digging with fire fighting hand tools. Proactively identified and eliminated hot spots in burnt areas, preventing potential fire rekindling.
Sawyer
Lyle Mckinnon
03.2003 - 04.2004
- Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.
- Selected safe and appropriate trees for daily cutting targets to meet outlined production demands and protect long-term forest .
Emergency Medical Technician
Kimaw Medical Center
02.1999 - 03.2003
- Using Basic life support to stabalize patients.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Wildland Firefighter
CCC/CDF
06.1998 - 10.1998
- Achieved effective wildfire suppression through strategic cutting of fire lines and establishment of hose lays. Maintained high standards of equipment and vehicle upkeep to guarantee emergency response capabilities.
Education
Class B Feller -
USFS
07.2005
All Certifications Required For FF-1
Firestorm Wildland Fire
Weaverville, CA07.2005
EMT-1 A-Combi Tube
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA03.2004
Swift Water Rescue Tech/ High And Low Angle Rescue -
Kimaw Medical Center Rescue Ambulance
05.2000
High School Graduate -
Hoopa Valley High School
Hoopa, CA06.1998
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Tree felling operations, Excavator logging
- Crew Leader, Squad Boss
- Experienced EMT
- Stone masonry
Timeline
Crew Superintendent
Adaptive Forestry Solutions
03.2022 - 2022
Estate Manager
Miles Garrett Wines
06.2014 - 06.2021
Masonry Specialist
Johns Trucking
02.2013 - 06.2015
Senior Maitainance Aide
CA State Parks
10.2007 - 09.2013
Wildland Firefighter/ Squad Boss FF-1/ Saw Boss
Firestorm Wildland Fire Service
04.2004 - 10.2007
Sawyer
Lyle Mckinnon
03.2003 - 04.2004
Emergency Medical Technician
Kimaw Medical Center
02.1999 - 03.2003
Wildland Firefighter
CCC/CDF
06.1998 - 10.1998
Class B Feller -
USFS
All Certifications Required For FF-1
Firestorm Wildland Fire
EMT-1 A-Combi Tube
College of The Redwoods
Swift Water Rescue Tech/ High And Low Angle Rescue -
Kimaw Medical Center Rescue Ambulance
High School Graduate -
Hoopa Valley High School
Crew Leader
J&G Lawn and Garden
2022 - Current