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Todd Aaron Whigham
307B Main Street  Crescent Mills  CA 95934 (530) 816-9198  twhigham@fs.fed.us
Highest Grade: GS-0462-07 / STEP 7
EDUCATION:
 Oroville High School
 Butte Community College: Fire Science
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
As a current Federal employee with the United States Forest Service; I have worked closely with the following
government, local, and state agencies:
 Bureau of Land Management
 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
 Tehama and Plumas County Sheriff volunteering work and training with K-9 units
 Search and Rescue
 CHP and local law enforcement on numerous types of traffic and medical emergencies including
accidents, vehicle fires, suicides, child birth, strokes, heart attacks, and deaths due to accidents.
During these events I have been responsible as the first responder Incident Commander. As a Forest Protection
Officer I have enforced rules and regulation on the 36 (CFR) – Code of Federal Regulations , 18 (USC) – United
States Code, (PC) – Penal Code, and (CVC) – California Vehicle codes.
I have written up 202 incident reports, four accident reports, six injury reports, 18 warning notices, 34 violation
notices, and four fire investigation reports for the 2013 year. With 21 years of government and state service I have
gained valuable experience as a leader and supervisor.
I have had the privilege of serving in many situations that required my professionalism and ability to maintain self-awareness,
and a level head in extreme stressful and demanding situations. As a Fire Fighter; my skills have been
utilized in Operation Firestorm in Florida.
I have completed numerous certifications to maintain a high level of expertise. Involvement on numerous vegetation
fires including over 30 type 1 incidents, over 10 type 2 incidents, over 10 type 4 incidents, and over 20 type 5
incidents. Additionally, I have participated in 18 prescribed burns for fuels reduction in urban interfaces and
ecosystems management projects.
HONORS:
 Service Award Florida Operation Firestorm
 Firefighter Safety Award
 Wildland Fire Prevention Award
 USDA Forest Service Certification of Appreciation
 USDA Forest Service Certification of Appreciation
ASSOCIATION:
 California State Fireman’s Association

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Job Title: Forest Protection Officer / Fire Prevention, GS-0462-07
Employer: Mt. Hough Ranger District, Plumas National Forest
Supervisor: Jeff Dupras, Fire Suppression Battalion Officer  jdupras@fs.fed.us  530-283-1895
Dates: 05/21/2014 to Present
Public Contact:
▪ Provided information as a contact for the Plumas National Forest to visitors to provide detailed
information about resource protection and recreation opportunities in the Forest.
▪ Make daily contact with the public including forest users, contract personnel, permittees, state, county,
and local fire/ law enforcement personnel.
▪ Patrol the forest, ensuring agency standards are followed, especially in high traffic times, such as
Christmas tree season and hunting season.
▪ Work on the local parade with other Forest Service personnel to present Smokey Bear.
▪ Advise responsible parties of any hazards or unsatisfactory conditions regarding laws/ regulations.
Law Enforcement:
▪ Serve as a proficient Forest Protection Officer, remain knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local laws
and regulations (including California Federal Regulations and California Vehicle Code) pertaining to
fire use, prevention, and suppression to recognize violations and advise contacts.
▪ Write Violation Notices, Incident Reports, and Warning Notices to document violations of safety,
regulations, etc. and forwarded recommendations to appropriate enforcement or follow-up personnel.
▪ Inform the public on OHV rules and appropriate roads for use.
▪ Deal with a diverse public population to gain compliance.
▪ Maintain professional business writing skills.
▪ Work with recreation staff to help patrol and maintain their areas and enforce their regulations.
Fire Prevention:
▪ Support prevention program by developing/ presenting fire prevention programs to local schools,
bringing Smokey Bear to local events, attending festivals to educate the public on fire safety, utilize
fire apparatus to inform public on firefighting duties.
▪ Post and maintain seasonally appropriate signs throughout the district according to the district sign
plan to promote fire safety and forest health.
Support District:
▪ Work as a Fire Investigator on fire assignments.
▪ Write up prevention overview plans which include: communications, patrol routes, evidence
collection, popular disperse campsites, potential problems areas, maps, and sign locations.

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Job Title: Forest Protection Officer / Fire Prevention, GS-0462-07
Employer: Almanor Ranger District, Lassen National Forest
Supervisor: Melissa Hennessey, Fire Prevention Officer  mhennessey@fs.fed.us  530-258-5148
Dates: 07/2007 to 05/20/2014
Public Contact:
▪ Provided information as a contact for the Lassen National Forest to visitors to provide detailed
information about resource protection and recreation opportunities in the Forest.
▪ Make daily contact with the public including forest users, contract personnel, permittees, state, county,
and local fire/ law enforcement personnel.
▪ Patrol the forest, ensuring agency standards are followed, especially in high traffic times, such as
Christmas tree season and hunting season.
▪ Work on the local parade with other Forest Service personnel to present Smokey Bear.
▪ Advise responsible parties of any hazards or unsatisfactory conditions regarding laws/ regulations.
Law Enforcement:
▪ Serve as a proficient Forest Protection Officer, remain knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local laws
and regulations (including California Federal Regulations and California Vehicle Code) pertaining to
fire use, prevention, and suppression to recognize violations and advise contacts.
▪ Write Violation Notices, Incident Reports, and Warning Notices to document violations of safety,
regulations, etc. and forwarded recommendations to appropriate enforcement or follow-up personnel.
▪ Inform the public on OHV rules and appropriate roads for use.
▪ Deal with a diverse public population to gain compliance.
▪ Maintain professional business writing skills.
▪ Work with recreation staff to help patrol and maintain their areas and enforce their regulations.
Fire Prevention:
▪ Support prevention program by developing/ presenting fire prevention programs to local schools,
bringing Smokey Bear to local events, attending festivals to educate the public on fire safety, utilize
fire apparatus to inform public on firefighting duties.
▪ Post and maintain seasonally appropriate signs throughout the district according to the district sign
plan to promote fire safety and forest health.
▪ Work at Camp Smokey at the California State Fair to bring the fire prevention message to over 5,000
visitors.
Support District:
▪ Work as a Fire Investigator, Incident Commander Type 4, Security Specialist, Prevention Specialist,
and Squad Boss on fire assignments.
▪ Write up prevention overview plans which include: communications, patrol routes, evidence
collection, popular disperse campsites, potential problems areas, maps, sign locations, and home
inspections.
▪ Work with Forest Safety Officer and Safety Committee to maintain hazardous material documentation;
District Hazardous Material Point of Contact.
▪ Serve as sole District “Operator Card” Coordinator, maintain all record associated with the program,
and administer all driving and written portions of the program.
▪ Coordinate with recreation staff to help get campgrounds and day use areas ready for season opening
as well as all duties associated with closing campgrounds.

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Job Title: Fire Engineer, GS 07
Employer: Alturas Field Office, Northern District California
Supervisor: Steve Guzman, Fire Captain  sguzman@blm.gov  530-640-0205
Dates: 10/2005 to 07/2007
Was p reviously… Dates: 10/2004 to 10/2005 Grade Level: GS - 06
Administration:
▪ Was responsible for all areas of administration for the West Valley Fire Station
▪ Worked in cooperation with supervisors to change BLM policy on barracks rules and regulation,
smoking, and cell phone use on government time, as well as the safety plan for the West Valley Fire
Station and the Centerville Station.
▪ Served as barracks manager and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) coordinator (Survive Air
Technician).
▪ Maintained daily engine checks, station maintenance, field time reports, and Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (S.C.B.A.) daily and weekly inspections .
Fire suppression:
▪ Initial Attack- Led firefighters in hotline construction, fireline safety, and crew cohesion exercises
▪ Drove and operated the fire engine and pump system, operated nozzle to get water on the fire line,
performed simple and progressive hose lays, perform firing operations with drip torches and firing
devices, used hand tools and backpack pumps on fire line, and aided in moving dirt, chopping brush
and falling small trees to build fire line.
▪ Extended Attack- Patrolled fire line to locate and extinguish sparks, flare-ups, and hot spots that could
threaten loss of control of the fire, led the crew in searching fires to find and extinguish burning
materials by applying water and moving dirt.
▪ Remained current on all necessary training and instruction.
Support of Field Office:
▪ Created and administered fire training program for fire engine staff as well as the fuels crew and the
administration staff.
▪ Led engine crew in completing fuel breaks and projects, according to fire plans.
▪ Served as a work leader on prescribed fires .
▪ Supported Fire Prevention Program for the Alturas Field Office.
▪ Worked closely with Human Resources and Management Relations ; successfully worked with
employees to find creative solutions to personnel issues.
▪ Updated the Job Hazard Analysts to Risk Management for the Bureau of Land Management for the
Alturas Field Office.
Job Title: Engine Boss, GS- 0462-05
Employer: Umpqua National Forest, U.S. Forest Service
Supervisor: Ralph Patterson, Engine Supervisor  rpatterson@fs.fed.us
Dates: 06/2004 to 10/2004
Fire Suppression:
▪ Worked as Engine Boss on wildland fires and All Risk incidents .
▪ Trained engine crew on all practices of fire suppression.
▪ Initial Attack- Led firefighters in hotline construction and fireline safety.
▪ Extended Attack- Patrolled fire line to locate and extinguish sparks, flare-ups, and hot spots that could
threaten loss of control of the fire, led the crew in searching fires to find and extinguish burning
materials by applying water and moving dirt.
Administration:
▪ Maintained daily engine log.
▪ Completed biweekly module cost spreadsheets, updated necessary documents and folders, completed
Emergency Firefighter Time Reports, and maintained Paycheck 8.
▪ Worked daily in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and database management .
District/ Forest:
▪ Worked with Timber resources on stand exams, timber sales, tree-marking, and GPS-ing sale units.

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▪ Aided the district recreation program in all campground and recreation area duties.
Job Title: Assistant Fire Engine Operator, GS-0462-05
Employer: Rio Grande National Forest, U.S. Forest Service
Supervisor: Lynn Wubben, Engine Supervisor  lwwuben@fs.fed.us  719-655-2547
Dates: 04/2003 to 06/2004 and 06/2001 to 10/2002
Supervision:
▪ Served as Acting District Fire Management Officer for the Saguache Ranger District,
▪ Provided fire resource availability to dispatch center and the public.
▪ Ordered fire equipment and personnel to and from fire assignments, created fire severity schedules for
all fire resources.
▪ Served as Incident Commander Type 4 on fires, coordinated active fire status with resource managers.
Fire Suppression:
▪ Trained engine crew members on engine capabilities, handline operations, and overall fireline safety.
▪ Drove and operated the fire engine and pump system, operated nozzle to get water on the fire line,
performed simple and progressive hose lays, performed firing operations with drip torches and firing
devices, used hand tools and backpack pumps on fire line, and assisted in moving dirt, chopping brush
and falling small trees to build fire line.
▪ Performed size-up reports on initial attack develop fire tactics for vegetation fires, conduct fire
briefings.
▪ Coordinated air tanker and helicopter water drops.
Emergency Services:
▪ Worked dispatch center answering radio calls and tracking resources, maintained check-in and check-out
procedures with forest resources .
▪ Maintained flight following with fire aircraft.
▪ Completed resource ordering for engines, supplies, crews, and equipment.
Support:
▪ Interacted with public to post and explain fire restrictions and answer general questions on forest
programs and policy.
▪ Provided work support to BLM and USFS Interagency Ecosystem Management including prescribed
fire, fuels inventory, and brush disposal.
▪ Maintained working knowledge of USFS and BLM operation visions, policies, culture, and
regulations.
Job Title: Structural Pest Control
Employer: George’s Pest Control
Supervisor: Dick Richard
Dates: 06/1999 to 09/2000
Hours per Week: 40+
Public Contact:
▪ Worked daily with costumers to ensure their needs were understood and met .
▪ Answered all questions regarding pest control methods and uses.
Pest Removal:
▪ Worked with others to remove and control undesirable rodents and insects and prevent re -infestation.
▪ Performed inspections to verify infestation.

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Job Title: Forestry Technician, Fire, GS- 0462-04
Employer: Mineral Work Center, U.S. Forest Service
Supervisor: Ken Tolen, Fire Captain  ktolen@fs.fed.us
Dates: Seasonally from 06/1995 to 11/1999
Administration:
▪ Performed engine and SCBA inspections and maintained associated log books .
Fire suppression:
▪ Initial Attack- Fought fire utilizing hotline construction and fireline safety.
▪ Operated nozzle to get water on the fire line, performed simple and progressive hose lays, performed
firing operations with drip torches and firing devices, used hand tools and backpack pumps on fire line,
and assisted in moving dirt, chopping brush and falling small trees to build fire line.
▪ Extended Attack- patrolled fire line to locate and extinguish sparks, flare-ups, and hot spots that could
threaten loss of control of the fire and extinguished burning materials by applying water and moving
dirt.
Support:
▪ Worked in Operation Firestorm- Florida, 200+ acres.
▪ On the district, performed fuels management work, operated pumps to extinguish campfires, monitored
burning conditions and completed prescribed burns, according to burn plans.
Training:
▪ Collaborated with other federal, state and local agencies to utilize various fire protection techniques ,
including urban interface.
▪ Worked on hoselay drills and fireline construction.
▪ Physically trained for the fire season hiking, lifting weights and crew cohesion runs .
▪ Helped maintain preparedness by teaching courses including fire behavior, weather, and medical aid.
Job Title: Volunteer in Fire Prevention (Prevention Coordinator)
Employer: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Supervisor: Wes Maston, Fire Captain
Dates: 04/1995 to 01/1999
Grade Level: Prevention Coordinator
Hours per Week: 4+
Public Contact:
▪ Made daily contact with forest users, visitors and local residents .
▪ Advised contacts on fire danger, described precautions they could take and explained pertinent laws
and regulations.
▪ Enforced use restrictions and area closed during critical fire periods; participated in investigations of
manmade fires.
Prevention:
▪ Inspected permitted use areas, recreation area, dumps, timber harvest areas, construction sites, and
other locations and activities that commonly resulted in fire ignitions.
▪ Ensure compliance with federal, state, local government fire laws and regulations .
▪ Conducted public education by disseminating fire prevention literature and posting signs .
▪ Written reports on observed hazardous conditions .

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Job Title: Domestic Violence Counselor
Employer: Woman’s Advocates, Chico
Supervisor: Regina Buckman, Counselor
Dates: 03 / 1998 to 07 / 1998
Grade Level: Counselor
Hours per Week: 4+
Communication:
▪ Provided advocacy and accompaniment services, counseling, and referrals to clients of domestic
violence.
▪ Assisted clients on their journey toward becoming survivors .
Knowledge of Crisis Intervention:
▪ Provided advocacy and accompaniment services, counseling, and referrals to clients of domestic
violence.
▪ Worked with numerous distressed people in highly volatile environments, such as: domestic violence,
rape, and child abuse.
▪ Worked to relocate people in dangerous situations.
Job Title: Auxiliary Firefighter
Employer: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Jarbo Gap Station 36
Supervisor: Wes Maston, Fire Captain
Dates: 05/1993 to 04/1994
Hours Per Week: 40+
Public Contact:
▪ Spoke to public regarding fire prevention and education.
▪ Provided quality customer service.
Emergency Responder:
▪ Provided emergency medical services under extremely stressful situations.
▪ Served as a structural firefighter as well as wildland firefighter.
▪ Worked in various Battalion areas.
REFERENCES:
 Begrin, Gary – U.S. Forest Service Fire Engineer (530) 595-4450
 Hug, Derrick – U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer (530) 310-3564
 Sanchez, Steve – Bureau of Land Management (719) 655-2547
 Wubben, Lynn – U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer (719) 655-2547
 Guzman, Steve – Bureau of Land Management Fire Captain (530) 640-0205
 Cone, Mike - U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement (530) 310-3585