Captain Stuart Thomas, KB1HQS
Background:
I am an Eagle Scout with over 20 years of experience operating in the adventure and maritime industries.
Education:
Anne Arundel Community College; Arnold, MD Mechatronics Certification
University of Texas State; San Marcos, TX BSc Physical Geography & Environmental Management
SEA Semester, Sea Education Association: Class 166. Woods Hole, MA
Outdoor Educator:
Park Ranger (City of San Marcos, Texas)
SCUBA Diving Instructor (PADI) with ten instructor specialities
Experiential marine science instructor at Sea Camp in Big Pine Key, Florida
Boat Captain/Guide at the Boy Scout High Adventure Sea Base in the Florida Keys
Certifications and Experience:
USCG Commercial Captain’s License (OUPV)
Maine Association for Search and Rescue Certified Search Team Member
10 years experience in boat building, repairing, and offshore yacht deliveries (20K+ nautical miles offshore)
Served as First Mate onboard the private yacht S/V Belvedere
Marine systems/electrician with the following FCC Licenses:
- Marine Radio Operator Permit
- General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- GMDSS Maintainer License
- Amateur Radio (Extra) License
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
National Weather Service SKYWARN Spotter
Attended Overland Experts Vehicle Off-Road Recovery and ADSI Car Control Clinics
Generac Air Cooled Generator Technician
Advanced Welding & Small Engine Repair Experience
Completed courses though the Department of Homeland Security including:
- Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position (IS-00001.a)
- A Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Assistance (IS-00007)
- Animals in Disaster: Awareness and Preparedness (IS-00010.a)
- Household Hazardous Materials (IS-00055.a)
- CERT Independent Study (IS-317)
Medical Training:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness Medical Associates
Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness Medical Institute
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR (Human/Dog/Cat)
Professional Association Dive Instructor (PADI) Rescue Diver
Tactical Emergency Medicine: Sig Academy, Deployment Medicine International, and Tactical Development Group