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8-1-21 6pm- I am going to begin Aaron B Lawson extensive file for one hour than I have to get out for a hike. I want to thank each and everyone of you who donated to Wildland Firefighter Foundation this week. Each and everyone of these folks at the foundation touched my life recently. I needed that. Their presence was my present. I appreciate the hard work I saw up close and in person.
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Aaron B. Lawson applied for Wildland Captain Firefighter with the City of Prescott for the Crew 7 / GMIHC - 2-11-08. Human Resources received it 2-15-08. Aaron stated he had three years of college. He attended Riverside Community College and Crafton Hills Community College both for "Fire Science". He worked under Fire Chief at Angeles National Forest - BLM as a Fire Engine Operator 4-03 - 08' in Palms Spring CA started at $15.00 and ended at $22. He left to apply for GMIHC / Crew 7 because he wanted a "new challenge". He safely drove and pumped type 3 engine and assumed Captain responsibilities in the Captain's absence. He sized up IA fires (type 4 IC), determined the need for more resources, directed helicopter water drops, determined handline placement and tactics, removes hazard trees on fires (faller B), qualified long line and hover hook-up cargo loads, competent Bendix King radio programmer, directed ATGS and IA air tankers on drops, develops physical training programs for the Station, Qualified: Single Resource Boss, ENGB, HELM, DOZB-T, STCR-T, performed CRWB duties line out tool order, scout fire line, post look outs, assign weather taking duties, brief crew on expected fire behavior, incident objectives, strategies and tactics, make escape routes and safety zones known, constantly updating situational awareness, proficient with portable pumps, Instructs NWCG classes and Basic 32hr wildland course, fostered work with multiple agencies on projects/fires in the area, performed and delegated daily station and vehicle maintenance, correct and appraise work conduct, complete employees times and bi-yearly appraisals. 4-98' to 10-02' Aaron worked as a Lead Firefighter for the United States Forest Service in Corona CA ($11.50-14.50) under Barbara Richards. He performed hose lay and line construction on fires. Trained new FFs on hose lays, line construction, tool sharpening, helicopter briefings, proptocals for long line operations, S212power saws, worked around helicopters manifest, load calculations, heli-spot construction, safety equipment PPE, directed daily operational briefings, built new hand tools (rhino, super pulaski), performed station maintenance (lawn care, household cleaning, drywall work), organized employee training folders, participated in Community Services programs, responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining the station fire cache, Fuel abatement work with El Cariso IHC ie: prepping holding line, burning complex ignition plans (Terra Torch Operations, pistol rounds, drip torches), CRWB-T and Squad Bosson type 2 IA Tigers crew including off forest and out of region assignments. He was also CDF Riverside CO Perris CA Volunteer FF 1-97' thru 10-2000 under Tom Sherman ($9.11) and he responded to all risk fire calls, assist full time staff with station duties/repairs. Daily equipment check-outs, assist weekly and monthly fire training nights, 24 hr a day available, current EMT-I, helped with fund raising activities and public education, cooking duties. His references were BLM Tim Dunfee, Ops Chief Tom Sherman, NV BLM Zone Aviation Manager Shane Charley. Skilled at Boise Lightning Recon Map/ He back then every year had multiple assignments as Crew Boss for type 2 IA crews and helicopter boss. He received an award for coordination of work on Pacific Crest Trail fire rehab work using helicopters lowering cost. He both supervised and worked on or with several different Federal Type 2IA and IHC crews throughout my career as well as Helicopters crews. This experience has helped to expand and round out his knowledge base and feels he will be a great addition to the GMIHC. [ He is one of the first red card quals I have seen in ages filled out properly ] Shows Incident Qualification Card as follows: Printed Feb 12 2008. CA - CDD Qualified: ICT4 /25/11, HELM 8/21/09, ENGB 9/25/11, CRWB 8-7-12, ENOP -29-12, EMTB 10-1-09, FALB 8-31-12, Terra Torch Operator 6-5-09, ATVO 4-29-12, HECM 8-21-09, RXB3 11-10-08 Training: DOZB 2-21-10, HEB2 4-28-10, SEMG 7-18-09. Certificate in his File: S330 2-7-08.
[ Some interesting Bullet list Items of Objectives and Work Experience he offered to become a GMHS: ]
Objective: he wanted to be a Captain/Team Member on GMIHC and to help with the ongoing development of a safe and productive IHC training program.
Work Experience:
DOI BLM CA Desert District Engine Captain Black Rock Fire STN. - Chief Tim Dunfee
DOI BLM CA Engine Operator Pinyon Station 30, 2 years / detailed Captain 8 months - Captain Terry Joyce
DOI BLM CA Desert District Fire Engine Operator Type 3 Engine Black Rock Station 2 year
USFS Cleveland NF Trabuco District Asst Fire Engine Operator Type 3 Temescal Station 1 year
USFS Cleveland NF JAC/ Lead Firefighter Type 3 Engine El Cariso 2 Seasons Fuels Work with El Cariso IHC 2 Winters - Captain Barbara Richards
USFS Cleveland NF Palomar District Detailed FF Heli-tack Ramona H-538 7 months
USFS Cleveland NF Trabuco District Lead Firefighter Type 3 Engine Corona Station 2 Seasons
USFS Cleveland NF Trabuco District Lead Sawyer Type 2 IA Hand Crew (Tigers) 2 seasons- Chief Tom Sherman
CDF / Riverside County Volunteer Station 14 FF I on type 1 and 3 Engines 01-97 thru 01-01
Accomplishments:
3rd n the class 2005 DOI Fire Engine Academy
Top 95% in Both the Basic and Advanced R-5Wildland Fire Academy
Completed Santa Ana College Drill / Burn Tower and Flashover
Several Crew Boss Assignments a year with Type 2IA Crews Off the Sequoia NF on Large Fires.
Multiple Helicopter Boss assignments with Type 2 Helicopters with 5-10 Person IA Crew on Large Fires every year
Education: Norco HS Graduate, Riverside Community College, Allen Handcock Community College, Crafton Hills Community College, American River Community College (42.5 units in Fire Science)
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Well that was an extensive application if I ever saw one- one of the top applications I have seen filled out for those applying for the GMIHC - Crew 7 position(s).
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Laura Markel of Human Resources - Assistant wrote and sent a "Copy of Offer" Letter to Aaron Lawson March 24, 2008 4:54PM. "Welcome Aboard!"
3-24-08 Aaron was hired as a Full Time Wildland Captain to Replace Current Captain Eric Shane Marsh. 6 month probationary evaluation due 10-7-08. Annual Review due 4-7-09. ($20.22)
'Oath of Office' signed 4-7-08.
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I can share this ... out of all the applications I have on the GMIHC / CREW 7 the City of Prescott really showed high respect towards this man in their "Welcome to the City of Prescott Team!" package. They even spent the time April 10, 2008 at 8:30am in the City Hall Basement Conference Room to orientate Aaron for appx four hours of the City of Prescott Culture, policies, safety, risk management and health insurance benefits. What I do find "odd" is the original public posting of this "Wildland Captain" Granite Mountain Hotshots (t) that Aaron applied for stated Pay grade: 62 Pay Range: $42,051 to $58,871 DOE/Q annually plus benefits FLSA Status Non Exempt (eligible for over time) ... Applications must be received by 2-15-08 so Aaron just made that deadline for the position.
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Six Month Review: 11-24-08 Nothing written- no raise. [ Aaron was hired on to have his 6 month probationary evaluation due 10-7-08 but Steinbrink and Martinez waited 48 days later than original projected review date before he got this review. What I do not understand in this was the current pay scale for his position across the USA was slightly higher and on Nov 26, 2008 the City of Prescott approved Steinbrink and Martinez's decision. ??? I would have reconsidered because so far in all the files and what I known since July 2013 in that Yarnell Library and the Community Meeting side talks- Aaron Lawson was the "talk" and I still have zero understanding to "why" but it seems someone in the Fire Industry respected him if the "YHF eyewitness/housewife hiker" knew the name since July 2013. I find that very interesting. ]
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What I find odd is they have a "Separation" checklist in his file and it states they destroyed his file 10-24-2016 and Aaron separated 10-24-11 yet "how" do I have this extensive file of his? Right. If it was destroyed 10-24-16 then how did I get this May 21, 2020 in paper form in the mail?
I remember InvestigativeMEDIA stating Aaron Lawson, recruited Chris MacKenzie to the Granite Mountain Hotshots in 2011. As well as this article:
and the hug I remember:
"Separation" checklist in his file showed two "X"s for Resignation Letter / Termination Documentation, Notify IT, Notify Finance, Notify Payroll Notify AEI, No retirement. There was no Exit Interview.
October 12, 2011 Aaron Lawson received a City of Prescott letter from Laura Markel. Laura stated she was informed that Aaron was leaving City of Prescott and that his last day was October 24, 2011 and thanked him for his service to the City of Prescott. She went over COBRA, HIPPA, Colonial, Arizona State Retirement System, Deferred Compensation Account, Aflac, Employee Handbook returned, Keys, and badge return, to get final check any fuel cards must be returned.
I am really shocked that they destroyed his file 10-24-16 ( 5 years from his resignation letter date ) yet his file is the best jam packed with records and certificates of all of them thus far that I have received and such even the actual "Esse Quam Videri" GMHS Letterhead Resignation Letter I am reading right now. Blows me away. Only one other person I gave a CC of the copy of the original via text. I felt someone I trust should see the actual document vs. my writing it all out. Strange that in 2011, Aaron felt that way from day one but committed to the Crew for the four years. This document to me has value that there was something off long before the fateful day.
Here it goes:
To: Chief Darrell Willis
Eric Marsh
From: Captain Aaron Lawson
Subject: Letter of Resignation
Date: 10/24/11
I am choosing to resign my position on my own free will as Wildland Captain today for several reasons.
First and foremost, I am perusing testing for other departments and holding my current position and job demands has made it impossible to do this during the peak of hiring times coinciding with fire season.
Secondly, I no longer enjoy being away from family for 120 days a year; this demand has strained my family, relationships and I as well.
Last, I knew the first fire season I was in the wrong place and just didn't fit in here. However, I committed in my interview I would stay for four years and help use my qualifications to complete the certification process to gain Type 1 Hotshot status plus gain a few qualification for myself and I feel I stuck to that promise I made. I tried for four years to find common ground with my supervisor but seem to never be able to find a balance and foster healthy work relationship or a healthy work environment to continue my employment with the Granite Mountain Hotshots.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the city of Prescott and work along side some of the finest fellow firefighters I've had to chance to know.
Sincerely,
Aaron Lawson
I need a break after typing that out. Wow. I want to know why early on the name "Aaron Lawson" was brought to the eyewitness on the YHF July 2013 and I had wrote down Erin Lawson thinking it was a female. I never did anything with the name except write it down until I was going through GMHS Alumni documents than I remember why I did nothing with the name because I thought I was confusing this name Erin Lawson / Aaron Lawson with Jason Clawson, Aaron Hulburd...
Skimming through the pages..
There is more...I have to learn how to present it...I think I just received documents that someone wanted me to have and now I want to run it by some outlets. This is serious stuff. I am very sorry to you Aaron Lawson. If you match up other files to this one ... I feel for you big time, Aaron.
8-1-21 10:33pm: Bed time. I am gonna work out long tomorrow since I got so wrapped up in this tonight.
I need to take a breather because the more documents I have to present... it is actually in Eric Shane Marsh's own penmanship along with official typed up report.
8-2-21 1pm: I clearly had to notify some folks before I begin to scan some documents being these are actual copies of the penmanship documents from Eric Shane Marsh himself showing the "other side's" perception of the Resignation Letter of Aaron Lawson.
I will state this ... after meeting many first hand folks this letter of Eric's seems to be just a perception with no actual professional documents to back up the words written.
I can state after the incident on Ted Turner's place and the word-smith and cover up there I am not all for reading Marsh's words because they have shown to be just that - words with no professional backing documents and sources.
I would like it if someone is going to call someone out in a Disciplinary professional manner then have the documents / names / sources to back it up. Marsh did it to Brandon Bunch as it shows in the records. I heard it happened to others. I see that healthy professionalism lacks here. Let me figure out how to use my scanner. It is an old copier that I am trying to hook to a newer pc.
8-2-21 1:19pm: I figured out the scanner now. I feel we all yesterday got to see Aaron's Resignation Letter. Now let us give Supervisor Marsh his turn. I know so many people believe the answers we will never know because the men died but there is plenty of paper trail and people alive who can fill in the blanks.
Until then I will keep pushing the records to the front and show the "real" stories / documents until we get to the bottom of how Gilligan and I almost perished June 30th, 2013 and how did that even happen to 19 men?
Willis most likely knows I am placing public records over the years here. I refuse to re-hash and notify him each time because he will continue to be on the posts and maybe some day it will be Willis who does the "difficult right thing" and begin to share more right here on the posts. Who knows.
I am sure someone will let him know I am telling it fairly by showing both sides to this day not just Aaron Lawson's side. I am one who does my best to alert you if possible before I place something out there.
I even placed stuff out there in prior posts and had the Keehner Family ask me to omit areas and I did respect their decision and on one of the posts is just that-I redacted what they asked me to do. I am fair.
These items I am placing out show value for my path to learning the truths as well as others.
Here was what Eric Shane Marsh wrote before he went to the meeting and before he did his draft and final report on Lawson, see:
My commentary on the above page one of two Eric Shane Marsh notes in his own penmanship is as follows:
1. how did I get this record? The file said destroyed 10-24-16 ( 5 years from his resignation letter date ) and yet I own the actual "Esse Quam Videri" GMHS Letterhead Resignation Letter and then some and I received it years after it was supposedly destroyed and sharing it to you all to better make sense to what led up to June 30, 2013 with this Crew versus focusing directly to errors the last 18 minutes. Those people know who they are (the last 18 minutes) and they need to go public but they opt to omit at this point. I have hope and faith they will one day share.
2."Termination Topic"- it seems obvious in the Lawson Resignation Letter he was straight and to the point. He explained his stance. If I had a "leadership" employee explaining to me early on he did not fit in and he did not do the PT training and such than I would have to be a guide in some way to figure a way to help him "professionally" fit in as his Supervisor especially when the City of Prescott during Lawson's interview process stated their goal with Crew 7 was to become a Hotshot Crew (one of the few Crews that were tied to a Municipal and Federal with as well State Mutual Agreements.) and Lawson helped them in his credentials to achieve that status- That was a honorable action to commit as long as he did in the environment he had. There is other GMIHC/ Crew 7 Alumni that share that same view as Lawson when he said " I tried for four years to find common ground with my supervisor but seem to never be able to find a balance and foster healthy work relationship or a healthy work environment to continue my employment with the Granite Mountain Hotshots."
Those statements matter. Now, we need to see if it was isolated views or mixed throughout the Crew or even a few too many folks wanting the same position eventually. I am never going to allow Marsh to receive the blame solo and I will show all sides I am provided. I am fair.
Page two of Eric Shane Marsh notes in his own penmanship:
My commentary on the above page two of two Eric Shane Marsh notes in his own penmanship is as follows:
1. Aaron Lawson would have to confirm if this took place about the "no-show" to this meeting and what was really communicated to him on the topic just reading this is not enough for me.
2. I am confused when the notes above says: "the attitudes and actions they had been witnessing over the past 3+ years are unacceptable to our organization."
It appears it is aimed towards Lawson the statement yet many Hotshot Crews I have had the opportunities speaking with since the June 30, 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire that Sonny and I eye-witnessed would state why is Marsh saying that about Lawson because that is the feel many had towards Marsh even one of my Co-Authors feels Marsh was not trustworthy. Certain specific individuals have tried to suppress many people and Wildland Firefighters from sharing their experiences about the GMIHC. I am here to openly share all sides.
Next page of the file:
I have to run and get my workout in- I will do more uploading after my medical appointment tomorrow so be here again tomorrow night. For now, have a great night ... 8-2-21 3:33pm. There is plenty of pages more ...
8-4-21 2pm: For the past two days I could not get to the pc due to bodily pain and going to medical appointments and an urgent need to get an area handled and the scanner would not work the past two days until now. I had to uninstall and re-install.
Let us continue on to load the documents to show all sides to the letter...Here is more of Eric Shane Marsh's penmanship notes to help properly assess and learn "who" this Crew was ...
As I read below, I am thinking I would have to hear both sides "in person" - just not enough here to make a proper assessment and that is not going to happen so it is what it is ... I still feel in my humble opinion this Aaron Lawson was hired on to help GMHS become the status they became from Crew 7 to GMIHC ... the rest would need more data to say more ... if any of you Alumni want to share privately to help fill in the "swiss cheese" effect here, I would appreciate that. Please reach out to me so we can share the stories and documents. I want to know. I think it matters. I think Lawson was not shown full honorable professional respect on this matter. What do you think? You, Alumni, were there- help fill in the holes.
His file lacks pages 4 thru 18. This was the was the copy in the file of the Discipline Report after the Draft above documents:
His file lacks pages 4 thru 18.
So I wrote all the resignation letter out (above) but a few asked to see the actual document so here it is:
To close this post, I want to add the copies of the actual Master Records just to show you all that Lawson was no rookie and I feel when he worked the first Season, he caught areas like other Alumni of the GMIHC have shared to me and I am hoping his Seasons on this Crew did not hurt his career longevity speaking. My hope more Alumni finally open up publicly or anonymously here so we can discuss these areas so we can help lessen Wildland Fire Fatalities.
Master Record pages 14-21 of 57 pages was given only, see:
Looking down below on page 15 of 57- please remember what you learned earlier up above-
"Laura Markel of Human Resources - Assistant wrote and sent a "Copy of Offer" Letter to Aaron Lawson March 24, 2008 4:54PM. "Welcome Aboard!"
3-24-08 Aaron was hired as a Full Time Wildland Captain to Replace Current Captain Eric Shane Marsh. and he left October 24, 2011."
Yet look at the 'Committee" approved 9-26-11 for Lawson as Div Group Supervisor - how many weeks later he would then resign? Something just does not add up here. The guy has a solid record. Helps them to gain status with his credentials?
Then you look earlier to the IQ Card to the Master Record-
Master Record showed for ICT 4 effective date: 4-1-08 and expiration date: 9-5-16 and yet scroll up when he began the Crew 7 / GMIHC it stated on the Feb 12, 2008 Incident Qualification Card as follows: 9-25-11. Help me understand that? Yet his file lacks the actual certifications and task books for Lawson of where and the date he received these Quals. for these Positions.
Master Record showed for ENGB effective date: 4-1-08 and expiration date: 9-5-16 and yet scroll up when he began the Crew 7 / GMIHC it stated on the Feb 12, 2008 Incident Qualification Card as follows: 9-25-11. Help me understand that? Yet his file lacks the actual certifications of where and the date he received these Quals. for these Positions.
Master Record showed for CRWB effective date: 4-1-08 and expiration date: 9-5-16 and yet scroll up when he began the Crew 7 / GMIHC it stated on the Feb 12, 2008 Incident Qualification Card as follows: 8-7-12. Help me understand that? Yet his file lacks the actual certifications of where and the date he received these Quals. for these Positions.
Master Record showed for FALB effective date: 7-4-07 and expiration date: 4-14-14 and yet scroll up when he began the Crew 7 / GMIHC it stated on the Feb 12, 2008 Incident Qualification Card as follows: 8-31-12. Help me understand that? Yet his file lacks the actual certifications of where and the date he received these Quals. for these Positions.
Master Record showed for HECM effective date: 4-1-08 and expiration date: 4-14-14 and yet scroll up when he began the Crew 7 / GMIHC it stated on the Feb 12, 2008 Incident Qualification Card as follows: 8-21-09. Help me understand that? Yet his file lacks the actual certifications of where and the date he received these Quals. for these Positions.
Master Record showed for DOZB effective date: 4-28-10 and yet scroll up when he began the Crew 7 / GMIHC it stated on the Feb 12, 2008 Incident Qualification Card as follows: 2-21-10. Help me understand that? Yet his file lacks the actual certifications of where and the date he received these Quals. for these Positions.
Master Record showed for HEB2 effective date: 4-01-08 and expiration date: 4-01-11 and yet scroll up when he began the Crew 7 / GMIHC it stated on the Feb 12, 2008 Incident Qualification Card as follows: 4-28-10. Help me understand that? Yet his file lacks the actual certifications of where and the date he received these Quals. for these Positions.
Something is not adding up here. You gave a jam packed amount of data when you applied for the Captain Position. Lawson, can you help out here? See all those Course Codes above and Completed Dates and go back to your application and Certificates and task books- are you catching what I am? Something seems off. Was that on someone else? Because you were very straight up in your resume and application and detailed. Just does not seem like it matches to what you placed on your resume/application and who was the one who did that? I mean there is quite amount of Course Codes you never showed when trying to get a leadership position? Strange.
I wish some of you would just talk. It would help so many of us affected-heal - if you would "speak up" -
There are many who know more. Please share.
8-4-21 10:17pm: heading to bed shortly --- next is Daniel L McCarty.
8-5-21 8:33am: Good morning. I am still in the same pain just different "attitude" towards it. Yesterday, I was "miserable" in pain and if you were in my day yesterday you heard it. Good today on attitude but still in pain. It gets old being ill and I cost so much medically speaking and to be unable to do my barder / trades since second week in July 2021 - it messes with my psyche because I like to "give" and "help others". All I do is minimal walking due to heat and bone injury and this fire stuff. That does not thrill me to write on folks to try and help some of us figure this all out on our own since the investigation failed us.
There is so many complex things going on health wise that even my Specialist gave me to a new Specialist due to the complexity outside his scope. I am doing my best that I am. It helps when I type I listen to movies I liked as I grew up - right now I am listening to one of my favorite films "Cora Unashamed" ( https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=cora+unashamed+youtube&docid=608053466705568474&mid=91B7989E00B310B1DF2C91B7989E00B310B1DF2C&view=detail&FORM=VIRE )
There is no need to scan the huge file of Daniel L McCarty- just going to read through the file and type it out.
His file oddly starts with January 11, 2013 where he was available to do Seasonal Crew Member for Season 2013 with the GMIHC and was available to work April 1, 2013 yet he left GMIHC to go to the City side of FF.
[ Sounds like scenes in the 'Only the Brave' - "Leaving the GMIHC to go to the City side" - well, look at this - the family was at the Premiere - so the film took Daniel's account and blended it into the film.
I am not telling you World all this to have a movie made or books made. Until you go to as many funerals as I have attended - this needs to be "pushed" to the forefront once and for all. There is so many who need this to be "public" versus "back channel" to finally heal. ]
Back to his applications-
Shows he went to the juvenile courts for a prank call to 911 April 2005. He was dismissed from a job due to 'probationary failure' with the City of Prescott Fire Department.
He states he did two years of college (Yavapai College) but no Units or Degree or Diploma or Major recorded. He shares March 2006 FF I & II, Haz Mat First Resp., Faller B, FFII. January 2011 - Fire Instructor I Evaluator, Fire Instructor II. January 2011- CPR/First Aid. March 2012- National EMT. S130/190, L280, S131, S212, S216, S211, S290, S270, S234, S230, S231, S215, S232, S200, I200, I300, I400, Tele-staff, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, I-Movie, Internet, most gas and electric power tools, hand tools, ladders, heavy equipment, chainsaws, leaf blower, weed eater, lawnmower, log splitter 10 year exp., wrestling through HS, Region Champ 05' 06', 8th in State, Six Years on GMIHC, 4.5 years FT with City of Prescott Fire National Referees committee for Middle School Wrestling, Heights Church, YCSO.
Additionally, he states he enjoys auto mechanics, fabrication, welding, woodworking, hunting, boating, fishing, and any outdoor activity. Prior Employers: City of Prescott FF (7-7-12 thru 12/2/12; $13.31hr) under Ralph Lucas and left due to Probationary Failure, City of Prescott FF (1-11-11 thru 3/28/11; $13.31hr) under Chad Dugan and left due to temp. position for the City. City of Prescott "Squad Boss" 5-12-06 thru July 6, 2012 - ($10 06'-$16.59 12') - reason for leaving GMIHC under Eric Shane Marsh - employment with City of Prescott Fire. Daniel worked at his father's McCarty Builders as a Foreman ( $7.50 5/01 thru $12 5/06 ) and left to work for the City of Prescott. His professional references were Matt Fifield (City of Prescott FF), Jeff Moffet, City of Prescott FF, Bill Berve [Aviation].
A friend told Daniel to apply for Season 2013-which friend?
The next page in the file is odd - it has on top of paper "T 9 / 18 / unreadable the year" and scratched out. Yet the Human Resources had a City of Prescott post it note on this application and copied it as it is so I cannot see under it but the Human Resources has the date Dec 17 2012 stamped on it. This application does show applied March 28 so one can assume this was the 2012 application.
This application avoided any time he worked with the City of Prescott as you see above listed and only showed McCarty Builders and this time is a change in what he felt his father's business paid him. Last time he stated he made as a Foreman ( $7.50 5/01 thru $12 5/06 ) but this application Daniel stated January 1, 2000 ($5.35) with no ending working there just "present" at $8.00. That is sad. I always look for "consistency" ...I am not seeing it like I saw it in Lawson's earlier records before and when he applied to be a GMIHC. Like on this application the reference is scribbled on. He wrote he does 32WPM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Drawing, wrestling 5 years [ but other app said just High School so maybe he went 5 years of HS ], region champ, region runner up and most after that is unreadable penmanship like rushing an application. [ It reminds me how I treat going to new medical doctors and filling out their forms. I just chicken scratch my way through the process - :) ] Here we go - finally an area of the application signed with a date so this application may have that post it note saying "2012" earlier but this application is completed 3-28-08. He says he has zero family working for the City so we will have to see was Pat working in 2008? He heard about this position in 2008 from "Family/Friend"-
Next page in file March 1, 2010. Applying for "Squad Boss" most professional application so far. All typed out. Goes by the names "Dan", "Boone", "Boonedoc", "Boonedog". Prank call to 11 4-5-05 (HS). In this application which is a few years before that Season 2013 application and it shows only one year with one line on one year college but did not write it in the College area. In this application, Lead Crew GMIHC - PFD under Eric Shane Marsh - April 06' ($10) to "current" ($13.82) he was with GMIHC he stated. [ where other apps say a different date and pay scale ], McCarty Builders INC - Foreman ( $7.50 5/01 thru $12 5/06 ) under Pat McCarty (father). In this one he referenced "professionally" Jason Bennett -Squad Boss, PFD [GMIHC / Crew 7], Jesse Steed - Squad Boss, Aaron Lawson - Captain. 45WPM, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel charts, Enternet. FF I & II, Haz Mat First Resp., Faller B, FFII. Fire Instructor I Evaluator, Fire Instructor II- March 19 2006/Feb 14 2010. January 2011- CPR/First Aid. March 2012- National EMT. S130/190, L280, S131, S212, S260, S216, S211, S290, S270, S234, S230, S231, S215, S232, S200, I200, I300, I400. Wrestling through HS (spark plug award), Region Champ 05', Region runner up 06', Eighth in State placing, 4 years GMIHC. Brother Pat works for the COP. Enjoys auto mechanics, welding, wood work, hunting and any outdoor activity. 3-2-10 signed.
Daniel McCarty's parents were the “Dad and Mom of the Crew” of the GMIHC and that was reported here: Obituary: Pat McCarty | The Daily Courier | Prescott, AZ (dcourier.com) - an insert from the link:
Thank you girls / Mom for the photos - "Time Out" from uploading documents to share the wedding pics from last weekend:
what no Budweiser or Coors Light ??? I thought "Bud" makes you "weiser" - soft smiles.
Uncle Lou - good to see ya - do you ever age?
Thank you to Ernie and Junene - I am wearing a beautiful huge smiles for your generous actions- you are the best.
8-5-21 4:33pm: There is appx 30+ pages to review still of Daniel McCarty's but I have to get for today - have a great night. Next up, mail thread between Marsha Collier and Mary Jacobsen January 9, 2008 3:52pm/. Good night y'all.
When I just logged on 8-9-21 10:03am --- Wix stated on 8-5-21 9:44pm new "site member" - Someone tried to get into our Wix - if your email begins with "pant..." and all of a sudden you were blocked even as a site member - email me at arizona.desert.walker@gmail.com so we keep the two things separate.
You were blocked based on "timing" because Fred J Schoeffler and myself are the only people allowed to "edit" and we are unable to see if this person went through and made any changes. I just want there to be a time stamp publicly of the event. Very odd.
I received this in the mail 8-8-21 3pm:
Fundraiser ended while I was away from the PC- we failed to meet the goal yet we did get a good amount raised for being a small town - ghost town - "housewife hiker" - thank you to all that donated.
You can still go to their site and donate. There is no time stamp. Or become a "Lifetime Member" yourself. I could not have become a "Lifetime Member" if it was not for my Family gifting it. Thank you.
I think if every person that comes to this site and they ask me "Joy, what can we do for Y O U" ... after my short visit to Idaho, I can say with all my heart if each person went to Wildland Firefighter Foundation and became a member, donated or bought their merchandise than you helped me personally and directly. I always said there is power in one and it starts with Y O U. ( Home - Widland Firefighter's Foundation — Wildland Firefighter Foundation (givecloud.co) )
I am honored to be a LIFETIME MEMBER of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and I thank my Family and Friends for making that possible.
I have enjoyed all our Summer Blooms thus far:
Thank you to all who assisted in my hefty Wickenburg Hospital financial debt moment - it is all finally paid as of last Friday from my April 20, 2021 ER visit. I walked in and gave Wickenburg Hospital this plant for all they did for me. Special Thank You to Imelda as well - Congrats to "Employee of the Month" status and I am glad what I wrote the hospital gave you that nice Surprise- you are the best...
Thank you to the nine children at the Murphey's Horse / Mule Auction Saturday night 8-7-21 - when you all shared to me what you did - I know when I place all the documents out here that one of you plan to carry this forward - I never knew how savvy this younger generation really are ...
Here is the best of best kid "Gunner" riding a pony:
The girls theme for our girls time out to do nails was "Wonder Woman" - "Captain America" - "Evil Knievel" torpedo style nails- they look too funky but it is what it is:
8-9-21 11:43pm -I have other areas needing attention so this post is on "pause" - I have to review post three of the Doug Campbell post and do medical stuff this week. When able I will finish McCarty's file. Last Gmail to text attempt I got was 12:11pm today.
World, my text area on the tracfone 480 559 1971 is never opened or used unless extreme emergency so you can stop sending texts - I only take incoming calls. Thank you. My medical area I was on hold over two hours just to get they will call me back some time today.
Daniel McCarty' s 3-2-10 signed document was the last thing I posted.
8-9-21 1PM: Since my co-author is not finished on his post and it is too hot to look for medical records out in my Storage Unit - gonna load some data on McCarty to fill in the time.
Printed Email 1-9-08 3:52PM- Subject: Personnel Actions From Duane Steinbrink to Marsha Collier.
Martha,
Could you do PA's on the following individuals.
Matthew Bainter - From Wildland Firefighter to Squad Boss. Pay change effective 1/13/08.
Sean Smith- New Hire, Squad Boss.
Effective Date 1/22/08
even though he has to have a physical and paperwork at HR.
Sean Kauffman- from seasonal wildland firefighter to Wildland Firefighter (new written to the left of his name) Pay change to "redacted" Effective 1/13/08. Needs physical and paperwork at HR. "redaction"
Daniel McCarty- from seasonal wildland firefighter to Wildland Firefighter. Pay change to "redacted" Effective 1/13/08. Needs physical and paperwork at HR.
Thanks, Duane
1-11-08 Welcome to the City of Prescott Team letter to Daniel McCarty for Full Time Employment. His employment date is 1-13-08. Probationary or "at-will" appointment for 12 months ending 1-13-09. Ne Employee Orientation Feb 14, 2008 in the City Hall Basement Conference Room. Lasts appx four hours and will cover City culture, policies, safety, risk management and health insurance benefits. Health insurance benefits effective 3-1-08.
City of Prescott Announcement of Employment Opportunity Wildland Crew member Granite Mountain Hotshots (t) Pay Grade: 45 Pay Range: $27,635 to $38,690 DOE/Q annually plus benefits. Deadline 5pm December 7, 2007 by Darrell Willis and Jolaine Jackson.
Feb 14, 2008 new Hire Verification of Documents
1-13-08 Smoking in Workplace Document signed and dated 1-15-08
Administrative Guideline Receipt - signed and dated 1-11-09
City of Prescott Personnel Action effective 8-21-10 date 8-20-10 Wildland Promotion from pay grade: 45 ($14.51) to pay grade: 54 ($16.59) and replacing Squad Boss Jason Bennett. From acting Squad Boss to FT Perm - 6 month probationary period ends February 20, 2011 - Annual evaluation due on August 20, 2011. Approved and signed by Bruce Martinez.
Congratulations Letter from the City of Prescott. 8-23-10. Promotion to Squad Boss. Effective 8-21-10. Expressed the mission of the City of Prescott is to provide SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE to create a FINANCIALLY SUBSTAINABLE CITY and to serve as the LEADER OF THE REGION. Congratulations on your new position; I wish you continued success at the City of Prescott. cc: Personnel File Eric Marsh
City of Prescott Personnel Action 7-8-12 Effective Date. Date 7-17-12. New Hire. Wildland Firefighter. $13.31. Replacement for Mike Clesceri Suppression Firefighter
July 19, 2012 Transfer to FF for the City Of Prescott effective 7-8-12.
City of Prescott 12-3-12 Terminated for Probationary Failure ($13.31)
City of Prescott 12-2-12 Separation Checklist -
From Mary Jacobsen to Laura Markel, Debra Bellingham 12-3-12 9:45am FW: Probation Termination - Written areas redacted - FORWARD came from Dan Fraijo to Mary Jacobsen Dec 3 2012 9:33am - Good morning, Mr. McCarty has been released and all documentation has been addressed. I am expecting the paperwork today and I wll get it to you ASAP. Thanks for your help, we will start a new hire process immediately. Dan Fraijo, Fire Chief
From Darrell Willis to Dan Fraijo, Mary Jacobsen, Marsha Collier 3-18-13 9:02am FW: Daniel McCarty's Resignation letter to PFD - Here is all we have from Daniel. DW --- From Eric Marsh to DW - FW: Daniel McCarty's Resignation letter to PFD - If this doesn't work, let me know. To Eric Marsh From Daniel McCarty [ they did not redact his personal email ] to Eric Marsh "To whom it may concern with Prescott Fire Department: I have decided to resign from Granite Mountain IHC March 18, 2013. Sincerely, Daniel McCarty" by his iPhone.
Personnel Action Request Form - Payroll - Reinstatement 2-12-13 $18.32 hr
Feb 15 2013 Fire Suppression $13.31 to be paid for period covering 12-3-12 to 2-10-13based on previous WF rate of $18.32 per hr. Termination date as per. employee to be changed to 2-1-13.
Rehire 2-12-13 - stamped 2-15-13. $18.32hr. Temp WF
2-12-13 rehire form
To: Bruce Martinez For: Mary Jacobsen From: DW Subject: Wildland Pay Reclassification 1-6-11 effective 4-12-11 per Martinez / Willis Background- A significant problem has come to my attention relating to the FTE's within the Wildland Division. These highly skilled positions within our Division are recruited nationwide from a very small pool of qualified candidates. The entry level and mid-level personnel are paid significantly lower than the other 94 national crews which is beginning to hamper our recruitment and retention of these positions. For example our entry level wildland firefighter is starting hourly rate starts at $1.73 lower than the like positions. Our Squad Boss stat a $1.74 lower than like positions. Additionally, the Wildland Division has not had a Step plan in the past. Status- Two meetings have been held with City Management (12/15/10 and 1/05/11 ) to identify the problem. In the meeting of 01/05/11 with Interim City Manager Laura Hadley we were given the approval to submit our proposal to Human Resources for implementation. This change was based on like positions within the City as well as the hazardous work environment these employees routinely work in, as well as making these positions competitive for recruitment and retention. A new Salary Range and pay plan is attached Financial- The cost of this plan for salaries to the six employees is approximately $21,798.40 annually. Based upon funding for the Wildland Division through the City of Prescott, this plan will have minimal impact on the General Fund due to the fact expenses for the Wildland Division are recovered through grant funding and cost recovery to other outside agencies.
more documents down below...break time.
About a dozen pages left of his then I will start a new post. I am logging off tonight to go look for medical records now that temps. dropped in my storage unit. Good night. I have to state this at 5:07pm I was smiling. Thank you.
8-9-21 5:38pm- You are the best...I appreciate all you do.
8-10-21 10:17am: I am here until 5pm with breaks to drink my LemonKIND and water and 2 Brazil Nuts (Selenium) - so let me load some documents. In the next 24 hours I will "pause" here to help Fred build his own website for the Project 10 n 18 International.
Aug 10, 2021 10:10:06 AM, I alerted my Primary Doctor that it appears I have become "the babysitter" to bridge all these appointments and the surgeries and procedures. I think it sucks when I am unwell to focus to this babysitting task but it is what it is...
Requested Resolution- Squad Bosses will be reclassified from Range 54 to Range 58 - Wildland Firefighters will be reclassified from Range 45 to Range 50. Specifically Jesse Steed from Range 54 to Range 58 Step 2 $19.05, Clayton Whitted from Range 54 to Range 58 Step 1, Daniel McCarty from Range 54 to Range 58 Step 1 $18.32, Austin Mork from Range 45 to Range 50 Step 1, Phillip Maldonado from Range 45 to Range 50 Step 1, Travis Carter from Range 45 to Range 50 Step 1.
Current Pay Squad Boss 54 WFF 45 - hourly rate $16.59 - base annual salary $34,507.20, Medicare, Retirement, Work Comp.= $45,49084, Cost of Increases - $18.32 hr- annual salary $50,234.61 - $1.73 back pay cost of increase difference.
Daniel McCarty's Master Record page 22 of 57 Team Crew: T1 IHC- Granite Mountain 3-1-2013
Daniel McCarty's Master Record page 23 of 57 Team Crew: T1 IHC- Granite Mountain 3-1-2013 -Willis and Steinbrink were the key issuers of his task books but Conrad Jackson did his FF 2 6-20-06.
Daniel McCarty's Master Record page 24 of 57 Team Crew: T1 IHC- Granite Mountain 3-1-2013. Eric Marsh did his ICT4 2/28/11.
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