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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:: 24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Breede Valley Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency: 9

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.bvm.gov.za

Web Site:: http://www.durban.gov.za

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Provincial Advisor: Hospital Fire Safety ( 4 years)

My Training:: D Fire Tech
IFE Graduate
AD Public Admin
Rescue Tech
Hazmat Tech
ISO EMS 14001 Auditor
Safety Management
OHS Auditor

About Me:: Chairperson: Western Cape Chief Fire Officers Committee
Chairperson: Southern African Emergency Services Institute - Cape Region
Secretary: Fire Services Examination Committee
Category of Authorised Person (Section 13 Fire Service Act) - Province of Western Cape

Day Job:: Chief Fire Officer

Relationship Status:: Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://facebook/breede valley fire department

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: A Calling and a Passion for making a difference...everyday!

Why I Love Fire/EMS: It's my calling

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Funding

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Lock ON..Lock OUT

Posted on September 5, 2009 at 5:46am 0 Comments 0 Likes

How often have we in the course of duty focused on something to the point that everything else around us blurred out? Well, I realised this at a Senior Management Worskhop that I attended over the last two days.

The theory of "Lock ON Lock OUT (Pacific Institute), exposes a fundamental flaw in our thinking(not just firefighters, but everyone!).

For example, as Fire Chief; when motivating to my Council for budget, I put in all my energy into what I believe the Department 'is… Continue

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At 7:22am on November 3, 2009, Milan Sosic said…: Sir i might know who that is, is it possibly a Mr JJ Pretorius ex station manager from germiston

At 11:37pm on May 7, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Previn, well, said. There is surely some serious discussion here but also some kidding and joking. Just as you said. As Chief myself I enjoy the sharing of information and fun here. Heaven knows we have enough in our own back yards to give us enough stress. So have fun here.

At 12:21am on May 4, 2009, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…: Chief, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast

At 11:07pm on May 2, 2009, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there Previn; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA Cheers Leo