Nash\u00a0grew up in a small town near Yosemite National Park, where his early experiences in the outdoors fostered a lifelong commitment to natural resource stewardship. He began his wildland fire career in California in 2007 and has extensive experience across multiple disciplines, from local operations to national-level fire management.<\/p>\n
A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno\u2019s Rangeland Ecology Program, Justin combines academic expertise with practical leadership in fire operations. The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program\u00a0played a pivotal role in his early career development, and he continues to contribute as an instructor each year. Justin has extensive experience in the Forest Service saw program\u00a0and has served as a forest saw program manager and designated regional program instructor.<\/p>\n
Justin\u2019s career reflects a strong commitment to advancing operational excellence and workforce development within the fire organization. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring national forests with his wife, Jess, and their two dogs, continuing the connection to the outdoors that began in the shadow of Yosemite.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to Justin Nash who will be detailed in as the USFS National Saw Program Manager.\u00a0 As many of you already know, Justin has spent a large part of his career here in Region 4 on the Humboldt Toiyabe NF and has been an integral part of our saw program.\u00a0 He will be an outstanding addition to our National Saw Program as we continue to move forward.<\/p>\n
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