Education & Training
Road Traffic Collision Course; Scene Safety, Causality Vehicle Extrication, Distress Communication, Public service relations, Radio CMC Control
Breathing Apparatus Course; strenuous condition training
Technical Fire Safety Course
First Aid Course:
2009 West Sussex Fire & rescue training
2006 – 2008 Central Sussex College Crawley
Vehicle maintenance and Repair Level 2
2005 – 2006 Central Sussex College Crawley
Painting and decorating Level 1
Central Sussex College Crawley Building and craft occupations Level 1 while at school
Profile/Key Skills
A highly focused, versatile and self-motivated individual with strong communication and leadership skills, A former firefighter I am used to working as part of a tight knit team and working under pressurised and stressful conditions. A confident problem solver with the drive and determination to succeed in any task. I possess the ability to assess situations and find workable, effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excel in stressful and emergency situations
• A strong team player, also confident working independently and unsupervised
• I can adapt to any kind or work environment and situation
• I have experience dealing with serious incidents and emergency situations in a calm and effective manner
• Practical aptitude – able to use specialised equipment
• Level 2 qualified Motor Vehicle Technician
Career Summary
June 2009 – Jan 2014
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Fire Fighter
• Responding to emergency situations and protect people, the environment and property from all types of accident and emergencies.
• I work closely with the local community enforcing fire safety awareness and standards in order to help prevent fires and accidents happening in the first place.
• Using sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment
• Promoting fire safety via talks, advice and training sessions
• Inspecting and enforcing safety standards in commercial and residential properties
• Demonstrating the use of firefighting equipment
• Performing practice drills
• Working with police and ambulance service personnel
• Undertaking physical and academic training
• Checking and maintaining vehicles, equipment, hydrants and water supplies
2008 – 2014
Self Employed Mechanic & Repair Specialist
• Maintenance and repair of vehicles and make routine maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is safe and roadworthy
• I have a good technical knowledge of a wide range of vehicles,
• A high level of attention to detail
• A friendly and flexible attitude
• Able to develop ongoing relationships with customers
• Ordering and purchasing of vehicle parts
• Preparing invoices and estimates as required
• Reading technical drawings
• Advising customers about technical issues.
• Using diagnostic equipment.
• Replacing faulty parts
• Welding and bodywork
2003 – 2008
Cedarbrooke Construction Builder/Labourer
• Joined as a trainee while still at school
• Assisting builders and tradespeople with on site duties for domestic and commercial jobs
• Painting & Decorating
• Carpentry
• Brick laying
• Groundwork
