Overview
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Education
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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
Attleboro
06-2014

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

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