What State do you live in?

International

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Assistant Chief/Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Milnerton Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

9

My Training:

Basic Fire Fighter
Radio Communications
Basic Ambulance Assistant/ BLS Paramedic
Fire Safety and Awareness
Advanced Fire Fighting
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Tower Climber and Rescue
Emergency Coordinators Course
Train the Trainer (Instructors course)
IMS Auditor (ISO 9001& 14001 & OHSAS 18001)
Risk Assessors Course
Incident Investigators Course
High Angle Rescue Level 1
National Diploma Safety Management.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Assessors Course
Nebosh International General Certificate in Safety
Event Safety Management Course

About Me:

I have been an active volunteer with Disaster Risk Management since 2004, I am currently the Deputy Unit Coordinator and Head of Fire & Rescue for the Milnerton Volunteer unit.

Day Job:

Safety Manager

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's an long family tradition with many past chiefs and senior officers as well as many active medics & rescue techs

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its a tough yet rewarding service which allows you to give back to the community

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Dangerous driving by staff, lack of training, poor maintenance of equipment and lack of equipment.