Type of Organization

Industrial/Institutional, Private EMS

Job Function

Training Officer, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mountmellick

Years With Department/Agency

6

My Training:

I work as a fire engineer specialising in fire suppression systems and other active fire systems, I also specialise in the manufacture and testing of portable fire extinguishers.
I am a 7th year student of The Institution of Fire Engineers (Irish Branch) as well as a qualified Institute of training and development trainer.

About Me:

I am married to Michelle, with 2 boys Bernard (12) & Tristan (11). Besides the time I spend at work and research I am also a keen motor sport enthusiast and am a member of a premier motorcycle road-racing club. My music is Classic rock and blues and for exercise I cycle everyday. I also restore vintage cars and motorbikes.

Day Job:

Fire Trainer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To contribute to world-wide effort to combat and suppress potential critical fire situations.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The constant new challanges and the brothership of officers.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget constraints that effect on-going training and provision of new technology. Not enough full time officers and exploitation of the retained services.