Derrick P. Holdstock, Owner
Derrick began his career as a wildlife biologist and managed wildlife habitat using prescribed fire beginning in 2001. His career transitioned to full time fire with Texas Parks and Wildlife, eventually serving as the West Texas Regional Fire Coordinator for the Wildlife Division. Derrick also served several details with the US Forest Service on crews and engines, spent time on the contract side in both operations and planning functional areas, and was a founding member of the Adobe Walls Fire Module for the Borger Fire Department. His operational qualifications include Type 5 Incident Commander (ICT5), Type 3 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB3), Firing Boss (FIRB), and Engine Boss (ENGB).
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323 Alpha: Derrick P. Holdstock, ENGB
Derrick is from Canadian, Texas, and is in his 7th season as owner and engine captain at Western Fire Resources, coming to us from a previous position as the West Texas Regional Fire Coordinator for the Wildlife Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He has also responded to wildfires with Borger Fire Department’s Adobe Walls Wildland Fire Module. In addition to all required courses for FFT2, FFT1, and ENGB qualification, Derrick has completed Introduction to the National Response Plan (IS-800), Followership to Leadership (L-280), Initial Attack Incident Commander (S-200), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface (S-215), Engine Boss (S-231)Derrick is from Canadian, Texas, and is in his 7th season as owner and engine captain at Western Fire Resources, coming to us from a previous position as the West Texas Regional Fire Coordinator for the Wildlife Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He has also responded to wildfires with Borger Fire Department’s Adobe Walls Wildland Fire Module. In addition to all required courses for FFT2, FFT1, and ENGB qualification, Derrick has completed Introduction to the National Response Plan (IS-800), Followership to Leadership (L-280), Initial Attack Incident Commander (S-200), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface (S-215), Engine Boss (S-231), Ignition Operations (S-234), Interagency Business Management (S-260), Basic Air Operations (S-270), Helicopter Crewmember (S-271), Task Force/Strike Team Leader (S-330), Tactical Decision Making in Wildland Fire (S-336), and Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (S-390). Derrick is also qualified as a Type 5 Incident Commander (ICT5), Firing Boss (FIRB), Type 3 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB3), and Type 3 Faller (FAL3).
323 Bravo: Liam Arnold, FFT1(t)
Liam is from Muleshoe, Texas, and is in his 5th season with Western Fire Resources. He began his career with us and has also responded to wildfires with Borger Fire Department’s Adobe Walls Wildland Fire Module. In addition to all required courses for FFT2 and FFT1 qualification, Liam has completed Followership to Leadership (L-280), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), and Firing Operations (S-219).
323 Charlie: Caleb Martinez, FFT2
Caleb is from Canadian, Texas, and is in his 4th season with Western Fire Resources. For the last 3 seasons, Caleb was our primary back-up, faithfully filling in for other firefighters whenever needed. He began his career with us. In addition to all required courses for FFT2 qualification, Caleb has completed Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212).
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806 Alpha: Jose Ramos, ENGB
Jose is from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is in his 3rd season with Western Fire Resources, coming to us from New Mexico Forestry Division. In addition to all required courses for FFT2, FFT1, and ENGB qualification, Jose has completed Facilitative Instructor (M-410), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface (S-215), Firing Operations (S-219), and Engine Boss (S-231). Jose is also qualified as a Crew Boss (CRWB), Type 5 Incident Commander (ICT5), and Type 2 Faller (FAL2).
806 Bravo: Carlos Ochoa, FFT1(t)
Carlos is from Canadian, Texas, and is in his 5th season with Western Fire Resources. He began his career with us and has also responded to wildfires with Borger Fire Department’s Adobe Walls Wildland Fire Module. He was present on our first ever roll to the Mangum Fire. In addition to all required courses for FFT2 and FFT1 qualification, Carlos has completed ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS-200), Introduction to the National Response Plan (IS-800), Followership to Leadership (L-280), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), and Firing Operations (S-219).
806 Charlie: Noah Carter, FFT1(t)
Noah is from Canadian, Texas, and is in his 4th season with Western Fire Resources. He began his career with us. In addition to all required courses for FFT2 and FFT1 qualification, Noah has completed Followership to Leadership (L-280), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), and Firing Operations (S-219).
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212 Alpha: Sam Rottler, ENGB
Sam is from Arlee, Montana, and is in his 1st season with Western Fire Resources, coming to us from various other companies over the last several years. In addition to all required courses for FFT2, FFT1, and ENGB qualification, Sam has completed Engine Boss (S-231).
212 Bravo: Jackson Anderson, FFT1(t)
Jackson is from Canadian, Texas, and is in his 5th season with Western Fire Resources. He began his career with us and has also responded to wildfires with Borger Fire Department’s Adobe Walls Wildland Fire Module. In addition to all required courses for FFT2 and FFT1 qualification, Jackson has completed Followership to Leadership (L-280), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), and Firing Operations (S-219).
212 Charlie: Steve Rodriguez, FFT1(t)
Steve is from Wellington, Texas, and is in his 4th season with Western Fire Resources. He began his career with us and has also responded to wildfires with Borger Fire Department’s Adobe Walls Wildland Fire Module. In addition to all required courses for FFT2 and FFT1 qualification, Steve has completed Followership to Leadership (L-280), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), and Firing Operations (S-219).
Primary Back-up
Grant Hopkins, ENGB
Grant is from Stillwater, Oklahoma, and has 2 previous seasons with Western Fire Resources, coming to us from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In addition to all required courses for FFT2, FFT1, and ENGB qualification, Grant has completed Introduction to the National Response Plan (IS-800), Followership to Leadership (L-280), Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), Firing Operations (S-219), Engine Boss (S-231), Interagency Business Management (S-260), Basic Air Operations (S-270), and Task Force/Strike Team Leader (S-330). Grant is also qualified as a Type 5 Incident Commander (ICT5) and Type 2 Faller (FAL2).
Bork of Directors
Pictured left to right are Rosie, Suzie, Clyde, Amelia, Jesse, Bentley, Morgan, and Bonnie. Their role in the business is to oversee the expenditure of most of the profits, manage the inventory of (following the efficient depletion of) strategic treat reserves, and ensure that belly rubs are being administered at all times.