CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit (LMU)

Chief Packwood began his career with CAL FIRE in 1988, as a Firefighter I in the Lassen Modoc Unit (LMU).  In 1994, he promoted to Fire Apparatus Engineer in LMU where he was assigned to the Bieber Battalion, Bieber Helitack and the Susanville Interagency Command Center.  In 2000, he promoted to Fire Captain, assigned to Intermountain Conservation Camp.  In 2002, Scott transferred to the Shasta Trinity Unit (SHU) as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator.  In 2005, he transferred to a Fire Captain position at the Redding Air Attack base, where he served as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor.  He also served a training officer for Shasta County Fire.  In 2007, Scott promoted to Battalion Chief in LMU.  In 2012, Scott promoted to Division Chief at Intermountain Conservation Camp where he oversaw the Northern Division, CAPCOM, and Fleet Management.  

Chief Packwood has been a member of Incident Management teams since 2004, holding a variety of positions.  He currently serves as Incident Commander Trainee on Team 4.  Scott is qualified as a Regional Aviation Coordinator and Hazardous Materials Tech/Specialist.  Chief Packwood holds an Associate’s degree in Fire Technology.

The Operations Chief for Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit oversees the fire control fleet includes 15 fire engines, three bulldozers, and one helicopter. The fire control staff consists of 120 permanent and approximately 100 seasonal fire fighting employees who staff the Unit's conservation camps, fire stations, helitack base, and the emergency command center.

The Administrative Officer for Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit assists the Unit Chief by planning, directing and evaluating administrative work and support services within the Unit including business and personnel management. This person is responsible for supervising the administrative staff, including the Receptionist, Senior Account Clerk, Senior Personnel Specialist, and Forestry Logistics Officer.