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Work History
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Michael Witthar

Sun Valley Company
Bellevue,ID
19
years of professional experience

Adaptable professional with a versatile background in emergency services. Skilled in incident management and safety protocols, contributing to successful emergency responses and team training initiatives. Prepared to leverage expertise to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Work History

Professional Ski Patroller

18 Years 11 Months
Sun Valley Company | 11.2007 - Current
  • Trained and mentored junior patrollers in first aid and rescue techniques.
  • 2025-26 Mentor Committee co/lead
  • Coordinated lift evacuations during unexpected shutdowns, ensuring guest safety and efficient resolution of incidents.

Fire Captain

9 Years 3 Months
City of Ketchum | 04.2016 - 07.2025
  • Led emergency response operations within the latest incident command protocols, ensuring effective coordination among fire personnel and support teams.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for firefighters, enhancing team skills and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw fire apparatus maintenance and repair

FT Firefighter/Adv. EMT

3 Years 6 Months
City of Ketchum | 10.2012 - 04.2016
  • Responded to emergency calls, delivering efficient firefighting and rescue operations.
  • Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology

Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 06-1988

Skills

On-mountain safety
Incident command
Rope rescue techniques
Response coordination
Physical fitnessss
Environmental awarenessss
Adaptive decision-making
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving

Timeline

Fire Captain

City of Ketchum
04.2016 - 07.2025Read More

FT Firefighter/Adv. EMT

City of Ketchum
10.2012 - 04.2016Read More

Professional Ski Patroller

Sun Valley Company
11.2007 - CurrentRead More

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science from Wildlife Biology
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Michael Witthar