Training Officer (Watch Commander B)
Scottish Fire Service
Edinburgh , Scottish Fire And Rescue
I was the training officer for 7 wholetime stations in Edinburgh and one retained station. I am skilled in a wide variety of fire related training. My role sees me carry out all aspects of training and development, from Breathing apparatus training Instuctor,fire behaviour training Instructor,RTC Instructor ,USAR Instructor , Mass decontamination Instructor , PRPS Instructor, right through to making up and following through development plans for firefighters. I have operational skills from 12 years of operational fire duties including station manager duties ,watch commander duties and crew commander. I currently hold my bronze command and Incident command qualifications as well as HNC/Diploma in public sector management and watch managment .I also have experience in fire safety and the delivery of operational safety plans for mass events including the Edinburgh Tattoo and Edinburgh festival. Co-ordinating the movement of appliances and crews through various connections and departments.I have worked closely with partnership agencies helping to provide successful and well run operational plans of many events.I hold my IOSH qualification and full LGV licence .