Mark Bryant
Cairo
Summary
Seasoned Chief Ranger with a proven track record at the Georgia Forestry Commission, adept in wildfire response coordination and team building. Excelled in fostering landowner collaborations for natural resource and forest preservation, spearheaded educational programs on wildfire prevention, and led reforestation initiatives. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and crew management, enhancing safety and environmental stewardship.
Always up-to-date on new regulatory standards and policies and dedicated to effective administration. Experienced in using all standard tools and equipment and training others in proper operation. Trained in forest management, fire containment and fire prevention methodologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Ranger 3
Georgia Forestry Commission
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with local landowners, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the preservation of natural resources and forest lands. Providing assistance with firebreak installation as well as prescribed burning and reforestation of their property.
- Promoted wildfire and reforestation awareness through educational programs for diverse audiences, including school groups and private landowners.
- Enforced rules and regulations to protect public and environment and issued unlawful burn notices for burn permit non-compliance.
- Performed regular facility inspections to maintain compliance with safety regulations and identify areas for improvement or repair.
- Supported special events coordination such as festivals, school programs, and interpretive activities to enhance landowner knowledge of what GFC has to offer.
- Performed facilities and structure construction and maintenance to enhance and repair buildings & grounds at all region 3 south units .
- Conduct wildland firefighting training.
- Directed activities of crews working to contain and extinguish forest fires and coordinated critical support.
- Managed park budget, optimizing resource allocation for maintenance and building projects.
- Supervised rangers, providing mentorship and guidance for career development.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ranger 1, 2, & 3
Georgia Forestry Commission
11.2004 - 02.2020
- Promoted wildfire and reforestation awareness through educational programs for diverse audiences, including school groups and landowners.
- Investigated, documented and submitted incident reports for wildfires.
- Collaborated with other rangers to develop a safe & effective working environment.
- Performed facilities and structure construction and maintenance to conserve buildings and grounds .
- Conducted wildland firefighting training.
- Responded to wildland fires and performed fire suppression duties using specialized firefighting equipment and tools.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
Cairo Ga.06-1985
Skills
- Basic carpentry & repair
- Building Coordinator Region 3 south
- Annual inspection coordinator Region 3 south
- Wildfire response coordination
- Crew management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management abilities
- First Aid/CPR lead instructor
- Faller 2 & Chainsaw lead instructor
- Division supervisor qualified
- Task Force Leader qualified
- Strike Team leader qualified (Equipment & Engines)
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 6 Rangers.
Certification
- Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)
- CPR/AED Lead Instructor Certification
- Basic Life Support Lead Instructor Certification (BLS)
- Chainsaw Lead Instructor
- Forklift Certification
2023 Unit of the Year Region 3
Grady / Thomas received the Unit Of The Year Award in Fiscal Year 23. The rangers and I were were very proud of this accomplishment due to it becoming the first time in our career with Georgia Forestry this had been achieved. It took a lot of hard work by all involved and we are very excited about it.
Timeline
Chief Ranger 3
Georgia Forestry Commission
03.2020 - Current
Ranger 1, 2, & 3
Georgia Forestry Commission
11.2004 - 02.2020
- Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)
- CPR/AED Lead Instructor Certification
- Basic Life Support Lead Instructor Certification (BLS)
- Chainsaw Lead Instructor
- Forklift Certification
High School Diploma -
Cairo High School
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