Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Richard Robert Hunt Jr

Comptche,CA

Summary

Experienced business professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operations management, strategic planning, and resource optimization. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and providing reliable leadership. Prepared to make significant impact in driving business success and fostering team growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

United States Postal Service
01.2016
  • United States Postal Service Fort Bragg California

Firefighter/Operator

Comptche Volunteer Fire Department
01.2019 - 01.2026
  • Comptche Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter/Operator
  • Mendocino Chiefs Academy 2020
  • Mendocino Strike Team 2150-C in 2020, 2021, and the first half of 2023 fire season with Hopland Chief Mitch Franklin and Willits Fire Chief John Thomen. Campaign fires including the Beckworth Complex, Dixie Fire, The Fawn, Caldor, Six River lightning Complex, McKinney, Oak

Chamberlain Creek Fire Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Chamberlain Creek Fire Center (Crew 4) with FC Aaron Eagleson as my supervisor.
  • October 2023 transferred to Howard Forest as a Firefighter. FC Joe Marson was my Supervisor.
  • 2024 Ukiah Firefighter
  • Graduated from Redding FFA and COA in late 2024
  • Battalion 8 Helitender driver
  • ATBM Ukiah Air Attack base 2025
  • UAS Pilot MEU-401
  • Heavy Equipment Boss Trainee

Real estate salesperson

01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Real estate salesperson

Owner/Operator

Richard Hunt Landscaping
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Owner/Operator “Richard Hunt Landscaping”

Driver

Uber
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Uber Driver part time

Owner/Operator

Heavy Equipment Services
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Owned and operated “Heavy Equipment Services” in Panama

Education

No Degree - Real Estate

Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA

No Degree - Drone Mapping

Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Hiring
  • Business planning
  • Operations oversight
  • DOT compliance
  • Risk management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Preventative maintenance

Certification

FAA Part 107 Licensed UAS Pilot

A-450 UAS Operations

C-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws Level A

Wildland Safety and Survival Level 1

SFT Firefighter 1C Wildland

SFT Firefighter 1B Hazmat

SFT Firefighter 1A Structure

IFSAC Pro board Certified Firefighter

L-180 Human Factors Wildland Service

Confined Space Awareness

SFT Fire Control 3 Structural Fire Fighting

SFT Fire Control Level 4 Ignitable Liquids and Gasses

SFT Common Vehicle Rescue Technician

SFT Firefighter Rescue and Rapid Intervention Operations

Company Officer Academy (COA) 7 week 2024

Fire Fighter Academy (FFA) 4 week 2024

CALFIRE Water Egress Training

C-377 Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM)

C-277 Air Base Operations and Safety

C-271 Basic Helicopter Operations and Safety (BHOS)

C-236 Heavy Equipment Boss

Languages

Languages spoken/written: English and Spanish

Interests

  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Volunteering
  • Designing and Printing 3D Parts
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Gardening
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking

Timeline

Chamberlain Creek Fire Center
01.2022 - 01.2023

Firefighter/Operator

Comptche Volunteer Fire Department
01.2019 - 01.2026

Real estate salesperson

01.2019 - 01.2020

United States Postal Service
01.2016

Driver

Uber
01.2016 - 01.2017

Owner/Operator

Richard Hunt Landscaping
01.2014 - 01.2019

Owner/Operator

Heavy Equipment Services
01.2005 - 01.2009

No Degree - Real Estate

Mendocino College

No Degree - Drone Mapping

Mendocino College

Section name

My landscape background goes back to my childhood helping my family since I was 12. I found a lot of work clearing brush and maintaining fire breaks in the Comptche area where I still reside.