THOMAS COPITHORNE
Kalispell,MT
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Aide
Express Employment / DNRC
Swan Lake, MT
- Assisted in the development of timber management plans and silvicultural prescriptions.
- Conducted forest health monitoring surveys, collected data, and prepared reports summarizing findings.
Wildland Firefighter
Montana DNRC
Swan Lake, MT
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Led coordination with aviation units for effective aerial firefighting support, enhancing area surveillance, and response strategies.
- Adjusted firefighting tactics in response to changing weather conditions and fire behavior, ensuring team safety and operational effectiveness.
- Maintained peak physical condition through regular training, ensuring readiness for rapid response to wildfires.
- Operated advanced firefighting equipment under hazardous conditions, contributing to successful fire suppression efforts.
- Educated community members on fire prevention, building strong local relationships, and enhancing public safety.
Plumbing Apprentice
WireNut Home Services
Colorado Springs
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted experienced plumbers with complex repairs and installations including copper piping, gas lines and waste disposal systems.
Combat Engineer
US Army
Fort Carson
09.2016 - 07.2023
- Oversaw a squad-sized element of soldiers while providing training and mentorship.
- Planned and coordinated various demolition, assault, and defensive operations to ensure overall success.
- Assisted with the construction of defensive positions, bridges, and roads.
- Supervised the maintenance and repair of engineering equipment and vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Attleboro High School
Attleboro06-2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Physical Fitness and Readiness
- Emergency Response & Management
- Community Safety Education
- Equipment Operation
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Equipment Maintenance
- Team Building
- Reporting and Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Management
- Community Relations
- Traumatic Injury Treatment
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
Awards
- Firefighter of the Year (2024)
- Army Achievement Medal (3)
- Certificate of Achievement (2)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (2)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon
- Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- 4TH Engineer Battalion Best Squad Competition Winner (2022)
- 36TH Engineer Brigade Best Squad Competition Winner (2022)
- III Corps Best Squad Competition Runner Up (2022)
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
Montana DNRC
05.2024 - 11.2024
Plumbing Apprentice
WireNut Home Services
07.2023 - 12.2023
Combat Engineer
US Army
09.2016 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Attleboro High School
Forestry Aide
Express Employment / DNRC