Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Accomplishments
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COLBY HUNTER

Rapid City

Summary

Highly trained Airborne Combat Engineer known for handling multiple priorities with varying timetables effectively. Highly trained wildland firefighter experienced in fighting fires as part of a qualified crew. Addresses unique needs of each fire to quickly contain blazes and minimize damage. Certified as Firefighter Type 2. Dependable industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Meets needs with attention to detail and a hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics and positively impact the team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterans Mitigation

Rapid City Fire Department
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses to attack blazes in remote locations
  • Cut brush, built trails and planted trees as part of comprehensive forest maintenance and improvement plan
  • Facilitated evacuation drills for various institutions, improving preparedness for real-life emergencies
  • Inspected location of contained blazes to understand how fire started and spread
  • Kept equipment, facilities and tools in excellent condition to stay ready for firefighting activities

Airborne Combat Engineer

US Army
04.2019 - 05.2024
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled a positive attitude
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members
  • Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions
  • Successfully guided and supervised mine-clearing line charge loading team with no injuries or accidents
  • Monitored project timelines to ensure they were being met according to set deadlines
  • Ensured personnel safety by strictly adhering to standard operating procedures during airborne operations.

Carpenter

FEMA
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Worked independently on projects and tasks within the carpentry team
  • Operated power tools safely when carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools
  • Installed building windows, trim, and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Liberty University
11-2026

Skills

  • Safety Standard Enforcement
  • Supervision
  • Mentoring
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Training and Development
  • Corrective Action Recommendations

Websites

Certification

  • Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials
  • Military Drivers License
  • Firefighter Type 2
  • 212 Saw

Accomplishments

  • Earned a leadership position in the Army
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Marksman Expert Badge
  • Graduated from Basic Leadership Course

Timeline

Veterans Mitigation

Rapid City Fire Department
05.2024 - 12.2024

Airborne Combat Engineer

US Army
04.2019 - 05.2024

Carpenter

FEMA
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials
  • Military Drivers License
  • Firefighter Type 2
  • 212 Saw

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Liberty University
COLBY HUNTER