Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Safety Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

3

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

SA Country Fire Service

Years With Department/Agency

3

Web Site:

http://cfs.sa.gov.au

My Training:

Basic Firefighting 1
Prevent Injury
Prepare, maintain & test response equipment
Operate communications systems & equipment
Respond to wildfire
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies & procedures
Introduction to AIIMS
Portable fire extinguishers
Respond to road crash
CFS agency awareness & team work
Pumps & basic pumping operations
Introduction to structure fires
Introduction to hazardous materials
Introduction to GPS
Map reading
Apply first aid
Senior first aid
Provide emergency care
Manage injuries at emergency incident
Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
Suppress wildfire
Work in a team
Communicate in the workplace
Check installed fire systems
Frontline leadership
OH&S CFS hazard management
Drive vehicles under operational conditions
Working with fire bombing aircraft
Operate & maintain chainsaws
Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
Compartment Fire Behaviour 1.05
SA Government Radio Network
Next Generation Weather Forecasting
Supervise Response
Tactical Command & Leadership

About Me:

Self employed OH&S Consultant, Compliance Auditor, Farmer, Horse Breeder & Volunteer Firefighter

Day Job:

OH&S Consultant/Compliance Auditor/Farmer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To be a competant firefighter to defend my property from grass & scrub fires ideally on my neighbors property before it gets to mine and to do it safely

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Great fellow firefighters