Thomas Trahan Email & Phone Number

I am a senior fuels technician at Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), where I work to preserve and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Flathead Indian Reservation. I have over 10 years of experience in forestry and fire management, and I am pursuing a degree in forest management at Salish Kootenai College.My core competencies include fire ecology, fire behavior, fire suppression, fire prevention, and fire communication. I plan, implement, and monitor fuels reduction projects, such as thinning, pruning, slashing, piling, and prescribed burning. I collaborate with a team of professionals and technicians to assess fuel hazards, prepare burn plans, conduct fire operations, and evaluate fire effects. I also coordinate with other agencies, landowners, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and safety. I am passionate about ensuring the longevity and health of forests and preventing catastrophic wildfires.

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  Salish Kootenai College

  Sophomore