Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department, Other Fire Department, Industrial/Institutional, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Private EMS

Job Function

Training Officer, Safety Officer, First Responder, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Private: Diamond Protection Pty Ltd

Years With Department/Agency

14

Dept. Web Site:

http://diamondprotection.com

My Training:

Cert # 2 in fire fighting (upgrade in process)
Breathing appuratus
Confindspace entry
Confindspace rescue
Atmospheric testing
Vertical rescue
Certificate # 3 in First Aid - senior industrial first aid (upgrading to Cert # 4 industrial paramedic)
Drug administration
Automated External Defibrulation
Oxygen administration
Certificate # 3 in Security operations
Human Recources
Certificate in Law Enforcement

NOTE: This is just a "Rough" account of the qualifications held.

About Me:

I Started out in the security industry and through the company that I was employed by found myself exposed to the Emergencey Service response industry. Over time I qualified my self in various fields and have held various positions with the company from site manager, to operations manager, TLESO, SESO ESO and many others. I am currently an active member of an Emergencey Response team (First Response) at a power station and coal mine site. We respond to all fire, rescue (inc, confind space and hieghts), hazmat, medical and security incidents. I have worked, whilst with Diamond Protection in the above noted field as well as the Australian D.O.D as a manager for our fire fighters and in Maritime as an ESO (Medical & Security).

Day Job:

Full time Emergencey Service Officer

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://facebook.com/frank.reitsma

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Sort of "fell" into it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The thought of being able to help ensure the people we protect have the best opertunity to go home to their loved ones after they finish work.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training.