Julia Nolan

• Participated in prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuel loads or improve wildlife habitat conditions.
• Supported prescribed fire and forest management operations through clear, consistent, and professional communication across multiple crews and agencies.
• Served as Holding Boss during pile burns in Montana de Oro State Park, directing personnel, assigning operational tasks, and maintaining situational awareness to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Utilized BK radios to relay critical information regarding weather updates, current and expected fire behavior, equipment needs, and crew status to supervisors and other divisions.
• Directed hose lay construction, portable pump operations, and resource deployment through effective verbal communication and clear procedural guidance.
• Oversaw squad readiness, ensuring optimal water levels in engines and snap tanks, effective contingency equipment, and strategic personnel placement.
• Collaborated with CAL FIRE and other California State Parks districts to support interagency prescribed burn operations, ensuring accurate information exchange and operational alignment.
• Operated and maintained a Type 5 engine (450-gallon capacity) and other fire equipment while upholding safety protocols and readiness for emergency response.
• Collaborated with team members on habitat restoration projects across designated areas.
• Supported reforestation initiatives by planting native tree and plant species in designated zones.
• Documented field observations to contribute to ongoing forestry projects.
• Communicated effectively with thepublic to answer questions about forestry, fire, conservation, and sustainability.

• Planned and navigated optimal delivery routes to ensure timely arrivals.
• Communicated with customers regarding delivery schedules and service updates.
• Followed safety protocols during deliveries to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
• Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
• Safely operated company delivery vehicles to transport baked goods to retail locations, restaurants, and catering clients on established routes.
• Ensured all deliveries were accurate, on time, and handled with care to maintain product freshness and presentation.
• Communicated effectively with bakery staff, customers, and management to confirm orders, report delivery updates, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Managed delivery logs, invoices, and route documentation with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Conducted routine vehicle inspections and performed basic maintenance to ensure operational safety and reliability.
• Provided friendly and professional customer service, represented the bakery’s brand, and maintained positive client relationships.

• Participated in forest thinning and fuel reduction crew projects.
• Executed prescribed pile burns by igniting burn piles and maintaining secure containment
• Operated and maintained a chainsaw, felled trees, cut and carried vegetative debris, stacked burn piles, and operated a brush chipper.
• Performed hazard tree removal, trimming, and mitigation work within park properties along trails and roadways.
• Worked alongside and supervised California Conservation Corps crews during tree felling and prescribed burning operations at Sugarpine Point State Park.

Tree Mortality: Save Our Sierras Program

• Executed crew-based forest management and fuels reduction initiatives within the Los Padres Tree Mortality Program
• Proficient in tree felling, bucking, limbing, and making burn piles.
• Proficient in the operation, maintenance, sharpening, and cleaning of chainsaws (Husqvarna 372xp, 460 Rancher, 572xp, Stihl MS361, MS362)
• Conducted and participated in daily safety tailgates to identify worksite hazards, such as snags, overhead hazards, slips, trips, falls, proper PPE, and clear communication.