Josh Ward

Tech Team Member

Josh grew up in Manhattan, KS and received Parks Management and Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Science degrees from Kansas State University in 2024.

Josh began work for the Kansas Forest Service in 2018 as a Fire Protection Specialist, working in the summer between classes. He is currently qualified as a Squad Boss, Type 5 Incident Commander, and Basic Faller.

In 2023 Josh began working as a Forestry Technician for Blackwell Creek Forestry, a consulting forestry company in northwest Missouri. He became the Prescribed Fire Biologist for the same company a year later and worked with landowners and NGOs to accomplish responsible and effective prescribed burns.

Josh returned to Manhattan in 2026 and began full time work for the Kansas Forest Service as a tech team member.

2610 Claflin Rd,
Manhattan KS, 66502
jtward@ksu.edu
785-477-5384