Dan Chartier comes from a logging background. He worked in the woods of Humboldt County until the timber industry began shutting down, then went to work for CALFIRE. After 25 years with CALFIRE, Dan retired from his position as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator. Dan and his wife of 40+ years joined the Shasta Trinity Unit more than 12 years ago. They rode as outriders for a few years and now have five horses and three mules and spend their summers packing, opening trails, and supporting trail crews with the USFS. Dan was the Lead Chainsaw Instructor and State Cadre Lead for CALFIRE’s Chainsaw Program from 2005 to 2019. He has also been part of BCHC’s Saw Program from its start some years back. Dan is a CALFIRE Certifier along with a USFS Chainsaw /Crosscut Evaluator.