Bob Mearns Email & Phone Number

Great Notley, Braintree

A Professional Resilience and Contingency Manager based in Essex with over 34 years blue light, CAT 1 experience working with various partner organisations and stakeholders, advising on strategy and contingency plans (briefing and advice to senior managers and colleagues) within an ever-changing ambulance service. Capable of operating in time critical emergencies, providing fast time emergency responses. Work discretely and sensitively when required with members of the community and contractors. Criminal Records Bureau cleared and Management Vetted by Essex Police - liaising with Police Special Operations and Specialist Services when required.

Responsible for assessing current future risks, planning for impact and determining solution. Debriefing and using the learning points in subsequent training exercises for operational staff. Also responsible for writing and preparing operational orders, for Operations and Events. Focal point for other emergency services and Local Authorities, initiating mobilisations with focus on public safety. Responsible for the planning and execution of Ambulance Services participation with Sonisphere, Knebworth & Magic, Hatfield House Concerts in Hertfordshire, 2011Prepared, wrote and delivered from an ambulance service perspective the last four bi-annual exercises held by BAA Stansted AirportWork with fellow “CAT1 Responders” in maintaining Emergency Plans for the COMAH & Key Sites within HertfordshireForged new and close relationships with stakeholders and Partners regularly taking part in joint training exercisesMade presentations to responders and stakeholders, and developed relations with Police, Fire and Local Authorities

Braintree