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, CANo Degree - Drone Mapping
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CASkills
- 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.