Rope Assessor

• Sep 2019 - Present

Rope Rescue Team Training Manager

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

National USAR Tactical Advisor

• Jun 2018 - Mar 2022

Technical Rescue Advisor: USAR - Rope Rescue - Swift Water Rescue and Large Animal Rescue

• Feb 2018 - Mar 2022

All aspects of Technical Rescue

London Fire Brigade Station Commander

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2022

Team Leader - London Fire Brigade Rope Rescue Team

• Mar 2010 - Mar 2022

Watch Manager

• Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

East Ham Fire Station - Watch ManagerBeckton Training Centre-Watch Manager, Urban Search and Rescue Trainer/Responder TeamEuston Fire Station - Crew CommanderWembley Fire Station - Crew CommanderWestminster Fire Station - Firefighter Additional duties-Team Leader, London Fire Brigade Rope Rescue Challenge TeamTeam Medic, London Fire Brigade Rope Rescue Challenge TeamQualifications and experience: - URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE-USAR Instructor USAR Responder-USRT 1, 2 and 3USAR Shoring Specialist-USRT 5 USAR Hot Cutting Instructor USAR Chainsaw Operator-USRT 7 USAR Advanced Technical Search-USRT10 USAR Advanced Breaching and Breaking ASC 5 USAR SWAH USAR Tunnelling and Shoring Course USAR Advanced Tunnelling and Shoring Supervisor Course USAR Confined Space Supervisor USAR Line Access and Casualty Extrication USAR Line Access and Casualty Extrication Instructor/Supervisor USAR Trench Rescue Instructor USAR Specialist Certificate (TEEX) WORKING AT HEIGHT:- (Previous qualifications held)IRATA Level 3City & Guilds Assessor - Working at Heights - Tower and Mast Climbing TechniquesCity & Guilds Assessor - Working at heights - Tower Rescue City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working at Heights – Tower & Mast Climbing TechniqueCity & Guilds Level 2 Award in Working at Heights – Tower RescueCity & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Training of Land-based Skills (NPTC)City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Assessment of Land-based Skills (NPTC)ROPE RESCUE:-Fire Rescue Unit Line Rescue OperationsFire Rescue Unit Line Rescue Assessor Medical Management of Casualties at height Rescue with Monopod/Bipod/Tripod Tower Crane Rescue Wind Turbine Generator RescueHeight Safety Supervisor PFPE Inspector Eyebolt Installation Class A1 Anchor Devices RF Hazard Awareness WATER RESCUE-Working on water Swift Water Rescue Technician OTHERS:-Institute of Leadership & Management Level 3 Award BASICS Pre Hospital Emergency Care Course Show less

Watch Manager/Trainer

• Jan 2007 - Oct 2012

Watch Manager with the London Fire Brigade. My operational role is to provid technical and tactical advise to Senior Officers on the incident ground.Course Director responsible for the London Fire Brigades 36 hour USAR Exercise. A real time, realistic, multi-agency exercise held over 36 hours with as many as up to 90 personnel attending.

Rescue Firefighter

• Oct 1998 - Jun 2007

Urban Search and Rescue Competency Lead

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

I was responsible for the day to day running of a team of 12 instructors who not only delivered training to the London Fire Brigade but also responded to operational incidents. As well as managing the team my role was to ensure that a very busy USAR training schedule was delivered to both Fire Fighters and Senior Officers of the London Fire Brigade, as well as other blue light agencies. I was responsible for the day to day running of a team of 12 instructors who not only delivered training to the London Fire Brigade but also responded to operational incidents. As well as managing the team my role was to ensure that a very busy USAR training schedule was delivered to both Fire Fighters and Senior Officers of the London Fire Brigade, as well as other blue light agencies.

Non Commissioned Officer

• Jun 1987 - Nov 1998

I served for 12 years with the Brigade of Guards carrying out various tours of duty in various locations throughout the world. My last two years of service were spent instructing infantry soldiers, not only at the Guards Depot but also in Kuwait, Belize, Hungary and France (working closely with local interpreters). I served for 12 years with the Brigade of Guards carrying out various tours of duty in various locations throughout the world. My last two years of service were spent instructing infantry soldiers, not only at the Guards Depot but also in Kuwait, Belize, Hungary and France (working closely with local interpreters).