Hi, I’m
Michael McCulloch
Watch Commander (SFRS)
Glasgow,Glasgow
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time
Thomas Edison
Summary
Hardworking teaching professional organised in running successful vocational classes. Mixes instruction, demonstration and hands-on opportunities to build student knowledge and confidence. Confident working effectively as part of cohesive emergency response team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Reliable in handling issues quickly and resolving conflicts. Well-qualified Firefighter experienced in developing fire safety plans and emergency procedures. Keeps equipment functioning, clean and organised for quick use and consistently runs drills to maintain abilities. History reducing fire hazards by staying prepared for hazardous emergencies and collaborating professionally with local fire brigade.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Scottish Fire and Rescue ServiceGlasgow, Glasgow City
Watch Commander
2002.03 - Current (24 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods.
- Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
- Analysed training needs to determine learning styles and skills shortages.
- Prepared training materials and supplemental aids to support employee comprehension.
- Led department skills assessment audits to recognise successes, learning areas and succession plans.
- Implemented competency frameworks to identify required key skills and design responsive development strategies.
Royal NavyPlymouth, Devon
Leading hand
1990.06 - 2001.06 (11 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Used outstanding communication skills in training and battle, providing consistent clarity and accuracy of orders.
- Demonstrated inspiring, motivational leadership in developing highly-prepared, professional units of sailors.
- Coordinated team training exercises to comply with organisational standards.
- Conducted testing to diagnose system faults.
- Tested and measured performance standards and enforced adherence to production specifications.
Education
West College ScotlandPaisley
Higher National Diploma from Health and Safety
2007.02 - 2009.08 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
West College ScotlandPaisley
Higher National Diploma from Employment Law
2010.02 - 2011.08 (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Focus AwardsGlasgow, Glasgow City
SVQ Level 2 from PhysicalTraining
2022.11 - 2023.03 (4 education.months_Label)
Focus AwardsGlasgow, Glasgow City
SVQ Level 3 from Physical Training
2022.11 - 2023.03 (4 education.months_Label)
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training programme design
- Training and assessment strategy
- Leadership
- Staff performance evaluation
- Firefighting
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire safety regulations knowledge
- Training programme participation
- Firefighting activities
Timeline
Focus Awards
SVQ Level 2 from PhysicalTraining
2022.11 - 2023.03 (4 education.months_Label)
Focus Awards
SVQ Level 3 from Physical Training
2022.11 - 2023.03 (4 education.months_Label)
West College Scotland
Higher National Diploma from Employment Law
2010.02 - 2011.08 (1 education.year_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
West College Scotland
Higher National Diploma from Health and Safety
2007.02 - 2009.08 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Watch Commander
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
2002.03 - Current (24 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Leading hand
Royal Navy
1990.06 - 2001.06 (11 education.years_Label)