John began his fire career at Rocky Mountain National Park as a member of the fuels module during the destructive fire season of 2020. John had worked on the East Troublesome, Cameron Peak, and Calwood fires as well as fires around the western United States. It was a face-paced introduction to wildland fire, solidifying the importance of a well mitigated landscape in aiding suppression efforts as well as reducing fire intensity. John then moved on to Four Mile Fire Protection District as a member of the fire crew, working on large fire mitigation projects as well as responding locally to wildfire and medical incidents and national wildfire suppression. Prior to wildland fire, John served four years with the 173rd Airborne as an infantry paratrooper. In his off time, you’ll find John training martial arts, snowboarding, hiking or playing tabletop games.