Colton Busby
Cheney
Summary
Public safety professional with two years of hands-on experience as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, plus three seasons of wildland firefighting. Proven ability to stay calm under pressure, make sound decisions in dynamic environments, communicate effectively with patients and team members, and maintain strong situational awareness in high-risk situations. Known for integrity, accountability, and a strong dedication to serving the community. Eager to apply these skills into a law enforcement role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Airway Heights Fire Department
Airway Heights, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Maintains optimal readiness for emergency situations by participating in drills and training exercises.
- Responds to emergency medical calls and provides emergency medical care and life-saving interventions in high pressure situations.
- Assists fireground operations by executing fire suppression techniques, performing search and rescue, securing hydrant connections, and operating fireline tools and equipment with precision.
- Improves operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
- Educates the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, and other public events.
EMT
Lifeline Ambulance Inc
Moses Lake, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Responds to emergency 911 calls, providing timely and effective medical care to patients.
- Administers BLS techniques, ensuring patient stabilization prior and during transport.
- Documents patient information accurately.
- Performs CPR, and other life-saving medical treatments.
Wildland Firefighter
Alder Creek Firefighting
Twisp, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Provides fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Assists and takes part in burning operations.
- Conducts mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots.
- Assists with fuels reduction by cutting brush, and chipping debris.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Cheney High School
Cheney, WA06-2024
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Equipment Operation
- Problem Solving
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Physical fitness
- Leadership
Certification
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter 2
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Wildland FFT1
- Wildland FFT2
- S-212
Timeline
EMT
Lifeline Ambulance Inc
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Airway Heights Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Alder Creek Firefighting
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Spokane Community College
High School Diploma -
Cheney High School