Caleb Taylor

Wildland Firefighter: Crew Boss

Dust Busters Plus LLC • Eugene, OR • 2013 to Present

Direct a 20-person crew: oversee travel, logistics, camp conduct, squad assignments, and on-the-line fire suppression strategies & tactics.
Evaluate fire conditions and weather, align with operational plans, and maintain clear communication with adjoining forces and supervisors.
Provide training and mentorship to subordinates to prepare them for leadership roles.
Ensure crew welfare, prioritize safety, and deliver everyone home intact.

Fuego Fire and Forestry LLC • Medford, OR • 2023

Led two separate fire crews for Fuego during the 2023 late-season mop-up and rehabilitation phase of operations.
Navigated and overcame language and cultural barriers as the only non-native Spanish speaker.

Hospitality Ambassador: Team Leader

Block by Block CA • San Francisco, CA • March 2023 to March 2025

Was a visible and approachable presence in the downtown city streets.
Proactively engaged with the public by assisting visitors with directions and recommendations.
Built relationships with the street population and connected unhoused individuals with supportive resources.
Provided ongoing team support, addressed needs, and fostered a positive team environment to boost morale and maintain high performance to ensure ambassadors were effectively fulfilling their roles.

Commercial Fishing and Seafood: Operations Lead

Seafood Enterprises LLC • Coos Bay, OR • 2011 to 2023

Led small crews in commercial shellfish harvesting operations for West Coast Clams.
Deckhand on the Fishing Vessel Mary Vincent.
Customer service and fry cook in a floating restaurant: Fishermen's Seafood Market.
General building and maintenance of a boat-restaurant, sea vessels, and other related equipment.

Education

City College of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA • 2024 to Present
Fire Science and Rescue Technology
Lane Community College • Eugene, OR • 2020
GS 109: Meteorology (Completed to better my understanding of the effect of weather on fire behavior)
Marshfield High School • Coos Bay, OR • Graduated June 2009
High School Diploma

Key Certifications