Bill Burke's RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS (partial list)

vTeach 4-wheel drive techniques and environmental awareness to U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interagency Fire Response Team, U.S. State Department, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) on an ongoing basis.

vInstituted Toyota Technical Center 4-wheel drive training program for Toyota Motors' Worldwide in-house Certification.

v4-Wheel Drive Training Editor, 4WD Toyota Owner magazine.

vDeveloped script, hosted "4x4 Safe Driving Program" training video, and wrote accompanying workbook for Bureau of Land Management (western region) to use for their staff and new hires (1998) (only available through BLM for their staff).

vDeveloped curriculum for the TREAD Lightly! nationwide off-highway safety clinics. Co-taught to individuals, groups, Forest Service personnel throughout the U.S., 4-wheel drive manufacturers and dealers.

vTrained staff drivers at Joint Astronomy Center, Hilo, Hawaii in safe 4-wheel drive techniques for high mountain roads and inclement weather.

vProvided 4x4 safety training to managers who are responsible for mining exploration and operations in the Andes through Mark One S.A., Lima, Peru. Developed safety workbook.

vHosted video to introduce the 2003 Toyota 4Runner.

vCo-hosted and provided technical expertise for 4-wheeling and environmental video, "The Way Out," to highlight basic 4-wheel drive techniques and safety, and to introduce the Tacoma for Toyota Motor Sales USA (1994).

vTrailmaster for United Four Wheel Drive Convention hosted by Colorado Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs (7/99).

vCreated and implemented Unstuck! professional winching and recovery instructional video (1993). Can be purchased online.

vDeveloped and presented Camp Rover West, now known as On
the Road..., practical driver training seminars and guided trail rides for 4-wheel drive/SUVs and their owners (2000-present).

vPresented the Colorado Bike/Boat/Bog Triathlon® canoe race, mountain bike race, and 4-wheel drive time/speed/distance rally which attracted competitors from around the United States and Canada (1993-1996).

vOne of 2-person team to represent America in the Camel Trophy, a grueling 1200-mile rally across Africa (1991). Completed Land Rover International Driver Training Program in Off-Road Techniques, Eastnor Castle, England.

vCertified Wilderness EMT-B. ASE certified Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician. Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, National Leadership Training. Recovery Specialist, U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division (1972-1975). Recovered and evacuated stuck and mired wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment.

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