About

Founded in 1971 by Rick Dice, a 5th generation wildland firefighter, PatRick Environmental has built a proud legacy of leadership in wildland firefighting, emergency response, and environmental services. With deep roots in Oregon and offices across the U.S., we deliver highly trained crews, specialized equipment, and decades of expertise to meet the nation's growing wildfire and resource management needs. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we are committed to excellence, safety, and innovation.

History

1971

PatRick Was Created

Timeline 1971

1971

First fire crew agreement with the Douglas Forest Protective Association

DFPA

1972

Contract Prescribed Burning

1973

Springfield, OR Base/Office Opened

1988

Oregon state fire suppression agreement with Oregon Department of Forestry ODF

Timeline 1988

1988

Pyrotech fire in the Movie "Always"

Timeline 1988

1988

Opened branch in Redmond, OR

1988

Concept of National Wildfire Suppression Association

1990

Created NWSA

Rick Dice was involved in the creation of NWSA and later became President for 30 years.

Timeline 1990

90's

Rick Dice started meeting with congress about fire policies and contracts and continues today.

Timeline 90's

1992

Moved to New Springfield Base

Timeline 1992

1996-2002

Created the first 'Wildland Firefighter Magazine'

Coined the word 'Wildland Firefighter'

Timeline 1996-2002

2001

Opened a base in Ellensburg, WA

Timeline 2001

2002

Opened a base in Boise, ID

Timeline 2002

2002

Opened a base in Asheville, NC

Timeline 2002

2002

First National Type 2IA Contract

Rick Dice helped create

Timeline 2002

2003

National Headquarters building built in Redmond, OR

Timeline 2003

2003

Columbia Shuttle Recovery

Timeline 2003

2004

Rick Dice met with President Bush

Timeline 2004

2004

First Hurricane Ivan Recovery and continues today when needed.

Timeline 2004

2017

First Ice/Snow Storm Cleanup in Oregon

Timeline 2017

2020

Growing and Improving

We continue growing and keep improving with technology, equipment, safey, organization that apply to state and private fire agreements and prescribed fire contracts for crews, engines, tenders, chippers, mastication and excavator equipment

Timeline 2020

"Where Experience and Professionalism Make the Difference" Since 1971.

2023

First International Crew to Canada

Timeline 2023

Leadership

Rick Dice's Picture

Rick Dice

President

Jeremy Dice's Picture

Jeremy Dice

Vice President

Stephanie Foxx's Picture

Stephanie Foxx

Corporate Secretary/Springfield Base Manager

Gerry Esser's Picture

Gerry Esser

Company Office Administrator

Joel Dice's Picture

Joel Dice

Human Resources