“[The] Crew did everything that was asked of them. Additionally, they sought out work when not asked. Great job!…All relations were excellent. [The crew boss] and crew all had positive attitudes and a great work ethic.”
Exhibit D.6— (Matt Fogarty- Division C Supervisor), France Canyon Fire (UT), 2025
“Pacific Oasis was great to work with and very professional. They got along very well with other crews from overhead to FFT1’s. The crew also had good attitudes amongst each other, and with others, regardless of assignemnt or how busy the day was. I would love to work with this crew again.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), SHF Support, 2025
“Pacific Oasis performed to and beyond my standards. They had sections of dozer line and roads to prep with incredibly thick brush but did not back down from the challenge. Their sawyers were competent and their crew was strong…[The] Crew boss was friendly, professional, and helpful. When problems arose, he developed solutions to present to me. He, and the crew, were team players through and through.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), Orleans Complex, 2025
“AMAZING CREW!… Worked extremely hard and always completed the task…This is a great crew with a great leader! It was a pleasure having them on the division.”
Exhibit D.6— (Division Supervisor), Orleans Complex, 2025
“[The] Crew performed well during the time they spent on Division Alpha on the Cram Fire. The crew was organized, attentive, and flexible. They worked seamlessly with adjoining forces and required minimal supervision completeing tasks. Crew was able to split efficiently and help to secure a more challenging portion of line… Thank you for your hard work.”
Exhibit D.6— (Ty Estes- Division Supervisor), Cram Fire, 2025
“They were punctual and reliable…They were professional and represented their company well. I would work with them anytime.”
Exhibit D.6— (Incident Commander), SRF Support, 2025
“The work has been great and the crew has been easy to work with… The whole crew has done a great job.”
Exhibit D.6— (Division Supervisor), Horse Fire, 2025
“Pacific Oasis 9A provided a high level of service and worked as well as any T-2 I/A crew I’ve worked with.”
Exhibit D.6— (Division Supervisor), ENF Fire Support, 2025
“The crew always conducted themselves in a very professonal manner. They also maintained a positive attitude even while performing challenging, arduous tasks. They were very flexible to the dynamic operations of each shift. Always willing to step in where needed…The crew was very cohesive and organized.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), Lower Sugarloaf Fire (WA), 2025
“Fast efficient work that absorbed dynamic changes including rapid deployment to clear up a snag that blocked our egress. Equipment was in top shape, and kept so.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), Black Rock Fire, 2025
“[The] Crew was tasked with securing a difficult piece of ground on Div. B. They safely transported crew in, established LCES, mixed into difficult terrain, and developed an effective plan. Due to inclement weather they spiked out on the line and monitored the fire throughout the night. Also provided insightful observations the following mornings…[Their] Tasks were completed before expected…Overall great communication with crew. Crew coordinated and worked well with adjoining resources… Great organization and leadership.”
Exhibit D.6— (Jason Hart- Task Force Leader), Black Rock Fire, 2025
“The [Pacific] Oasis crew, in rugged terrain, worked effectively and safely through multiple shifts. Conducting mop-up, griding, and hotspots when needed fast and safe…[Pacific] Oasis was a pleasure to work with. Would recommend this crew to anyone looking for quality workers.”
Exhibit D.6— (Zach Underwood- Incident Commander- Type 4), Mile Marker 91 Fire, 2025
“[The] crew members were a good, knowledgeable, and respectful crew. They had a goof understanding of policies and procedures. It is also worth noting their positive attitude. The Emigrant Fire required hard work, and PACO accepted assignments with no complaints.”
Exhibit D.6— (Dana Chinander- Task Force Leader), Emigrant Fire, 2025
“Their work area was in a high-profile area that had homes affected by the fire. [The] crew was very respectful to the landowners. Made every effort to make sure they were thorough in their jobs.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), Alder Springs Fire, 2025
“[This crew was] name requested by local FMO while I was moving resources off the Bee Rock Fire… [They were] extremely prompt and kept great communication. Work shifts handled well and they ran themselves 100% only being given work locations by local POC… Look forward to seeing them again.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader- OPS 3), Hurricane Helene Support (NC), 2025
“Pacific Oasis did a great job on this fire... Their crew was essential to a big firing operation to contain the whole eastern flank of the fire… Pacific Oasis worked great with government and other contract crews. Really good meshing and very knowledgeable… Crew boss was great to work with, and a really hardworking crew getting the job done.”
Exhibit D.6— (Division Supervisor), Bee Rock Creek Fire (NC), 2025
“[The] Crew was very quick to respond and performed very well. Fires were kept small due to [the] crew’s response and actions on the Fireline. [They] Conducted all work in a safe, efficient manor… [They were] Always where we needed them, and timely in communication and mobilization…. [They were] Very professional and great to work with. Flexible based on our needs and willing to help with identified tasks.”
Exhibit D.6— (Jaime Tyson- District Fire Management Officer), Region 8 Support (NC), 2025
“…They did a great job, were eager to work, took initiative, and left a great product… The crew was always on time, and checked in and out each day… The crew did a great job for us. I would gladly work with them in the future.”
Exhibit D.6— (Hanne Meyers- Fuels ADFMO), SHF Support, 2025
“Crew was professional and built positive relationships… Look forward to working with you all again.”
Exhibit D.6— (Travis Helfrich- Task ForceLeader), Foley Ridge Fire, 2025
“Showed up ready to work and exceeded expectations. Safety was a top priority, and the crew was well organized…[A]lways on time to the morning briefings and the line…The crew conducted themselves in a professional manor…[C]ommunication and collaboration with Federal and contracting resources was superb…[V]igilent, knowledgeable, and always went above and beyond.”
Exhibit D.6— (Incident Commander- Type 5), Coyote Fire, 2025
“This crew provided very high-quality work in every capacity we asked them to… Timely to briefing, division locations, updates, and whatever work assignments they were given were done timely and to a high standard… Great, hardworking crew. Very dependable, high-quality work.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), Ransome Fire, 2025
“Easily the most professional contract crew on the incident… This crew makes working with contract crews a pleasure every time.”
Exhibit E— (Brandon Schak-EQTR), Gifford Fire, 2025
“The crew was the first ones on the line every morning. They needed very little direction. If they saw something needed to be done, they would do it without having to be asked…The crew is very professional and friendly. I hope to work with them again.”
Exhibit D.6— (Incident Commander- Type 4), 458 SRZ Fire, 2025
“The crew played a critical role in helping secure spot fires and slop overs on the division, working late into the night. The crew is organized and experienced. Multiple times they were able to break into squads to help. Their line construction is efficient and of high quality. [They] caught spot fires in the middle of the night.”
Exhibit D.6— (Division Supervisor) Ransome Fire, 2025
“All crew members on [the] Pacific Oasis crew are top notch, and I’d be glad to work with them anytime, anywhere. I couldn’t ask for more of a crew and their leadership. Great work by all.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), Blue Fire, 2025
“Overall, Pacific Oasis IA [Crew] did an outstanding job.”
Exhibit D.6— (Incident Commander-Type 3/Division Supervisor), TNF Lightning Fire, 2025
“[They] worked very well with finance, everything [was] completed on time. [They] always showed up to breifing early.”
Exhibit D.6— (AFMO/DO), RSF ABC Misc., 2025
“They were crucial to successful containment of the Murphy Fire. They were my go-to resource when it came to getting containment on the most rugged portion of the fire. Their measures to accomplish that work safely was greatly appreciated.”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), KNF Lightning Fire, 2025
“This is the kind of crew we need on the line—hard working, willing to do any task. Safe efficient crew— great job!”
Exhibit D.6— (Task Force Leader), Dragon Bravo Fire, 2025
“[It] was a pleasure working with the crew, very well represent[ed] expectations from company standards. [I] would take them on a fire any day.”
Exhibit D.6— (Incident Commander-Type 4) Whitman Fire, 2025
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Pacific Oasis. (CRWB) was outstanding at keeping his crew working and the crew was able to accomplish a substantial amount of work in a very short time frame. I was able to listen in to some of their briefings and they had very clear leaders intent. Their crew cohesion and attitude was outstanding and I was very impressed. I would request to work with them over any crew and look forward to working with them again.”
Smith River Complex 2023
“This crew did an outstanding job for me. They IA on division J on a spot fire, talked to air resources for me, placed lookouts and lots of other stuff. This and one other Pacific Oasis crew I worked with made my job easier, this Oasis crew should be a Type 2 IA crew. I thank this crew for their outstanding work, outstanding performance, outstanding job.”
Bootleg Fire 2021
“Solid group of people. Crew was utilized to cut handline on a ridge above a box canyon and then down a slope to tie in with the crew working up. Well organized crew with good leadership. Crew was always happy and worked hard. Crew Boss Trainee made sound, timely decisions. Line construction and placement was exceptional. GPS use and navigation was exceptional and sets an industry standard. I look forward to working with this crew again. Crew overhead is motivated to improve.”
Pole Creek Fire 2018
“Pacific Oasis is particularly procedure oriented, always proceeding into assignment and driving with briefings and direction. Very safety conscious. Pacific Oasis C-2 is a competent, organized, productive T2 crew. Willing and experienced workers. No complaints and was fit enough for seven days of greater than six mile hikes into two remote fires. Gridding and mop up was done professionally. (CRWB) calmly and effectively directed and organized the crew.”
Rough Patch Fire 2021
“This crew was my primary resource on a fast moving fire in rough mountainous terrain. During extreme fire conditions they performed in an efficient, safe and professional manner. I highly recommend them for future assignments.”
Washburn Fire 2022
“Crew leadership trained, mentored, and most importantly lead by example and voice to maximize situational awareness throughout the crew. Quality and quantity of line was above average. I would enjoy working with this crew in any fire situation.”
Grizzly Fire 2015
“Very aware of LCES and especially very active with multiple fronts. Knew when to call for additional resources such as dozers. Aware of spot fire potential. (CRWB) was a good motivator, excellent leader, and willing to do extra work beyond what was expected.”
Klondike 2018
“C-10 performed excellent skilled work, showing Type 1 Level proficiency in a variety of firefighting roles including line prep, water systems, structure protection and IA response. They provided an exceptional end product of safe and effective firefighting. C-10 stayed flexible during unpredictable fire behavior shifts and was a valuable resource to all Division A operations.”
Bedrock 2023