Mike McCourt is one of the most dedicated firefighting individuals Gary Parque has known in his career. He and his wife, Sue, moved to Plumas County in 1989 - 32 years ago. Mike retired from the position of Fuels and Prescribed Fire Battalion Chief on the Beckwourth Ranger District. He was 30 years with the Forest Service on various Forests. He has been with the Fire Safe Council since 2014 and is actively involved with the Fire Safe Council's Defensible Space Clearance Assistance program. He is seen as being very professional and caring, not only for his senior clients but in everything he does.
If not for Mike, Gary feels he would not have been able to achieve what he has in Plumas County with his chipping pilot program. Mike has been a big support to anyone who asks for help and is seen as an outstanding human being.
It has been Gary's pleasure to have worked with him for many years, and to have spent personal time such as skiing at Alpine Meadows and so much more!
We are privileged to have such a great person doing such important work for his community here in Plumas County.