Hi! I'm Jon CRUISE
WORTHING,West Sussex
Summary
Highly qualified, experienced and agile Fire & Rescue Safety Professional with expertise in Aviation Firefighting, Confined Spaces/Technical Rescue, Emergency Medicine & Fire Risk Assessment. Team Leader, Trainer & Assessor with over 30 years service in frontline operational & emergency response duties. Extensive knowledge of UK National Operational Guidance, ICS and JESIP. Skilled in Immediate Emergency Care Response (Advanced) and HazMat Leadership, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in health & safety, service delivery and training & development. Known for effective communication, calmness under pressure and passion for pragmatic problem-solving. Absolutely dedicated to lifelong learning, innovation & professional excellence in public protection, risk management and health & safety
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
OPERATIONAL FIREFIGHTER & INSTRUCTOR
Gatwick Airport Ltd
LONDON GATWICK
2015.09 - Current
- Aviation Firefighter & Instructor at UK major international Cat10 airport, responsible for Maintenance of Skills & Competence in core rescue & firefighting roles, also providing first response to HazMat & high risk medical emergencies involving life-critical risks, collaborating with Critical Care & Ambulance Services (SECAmb, HART & HEMS)
- Delivery of EFAW/FAW plus IECR Advanced Responders Initial & Re-qualification training for both novices & qualified practitioners, including pre-hospital trauma medicine & emergency care, advanced life support & resuscitation, airway adjuncts & medical gases, wounds, bleeds, breaks & burns management, casualty care & assessment, handling, extrication & packaging. Liaison with Ambulance Services
- HazMat Trainer, Adviser & Liaison | Mental Health First Aider
- Emergency Response Driver with full, clean UK LGV Cat C licence operating full range of large/articulated airport vehicles up to Max 39 tonnes, including Overaasen 400 & Rosenabuer Panther 6x6 HRET
RESCUE TEAM LEADER & TRAINER
Rescue2 Ltd
POLING, West Sussex
2023.04 - Current
- Rescue Team Leader - responsible for provision of on-site technical services, installation & use of specialist safety critical equipment & Safe System/s Of Work, such as required to conduct safe & effective entry control and standby emergency rescue, utilising Live Point of Work Risk Assessments & RAMS, typically via direct vertical & multi-level entry, incorporating Working At Height & Rope Access/Rescue & RPE/Full Breathing Apparatus in High Risk Confined Spaces with hazardous, explosive & irrespirable atmosphere risks in the built environment with clients including: Infinium, Knauf, National Gas, National Grid, Pod-Trak, Royal Docks, Southern & Thames Water, UKPN, Veolia & VPI
- Associate Trainer - achieving 100% success & customer satisfaction in delivery of City & Guilds and bespoke Medium & High Risk Confined Spaces, Working At Height, EFAW/FAW & Fire Marshall/Safety training courses to groups of up to 12 delegates from Government, commercial, industrial & utilities in both initial acquisition & re-qualification, HSE & industry compliant with Maintenance of Skills & Competence
FIRE SAFETY CONSULTANT & RISK ASSESSOR
ARK Safety
WORTHING, West Sussex
2025.11 - Current
- Tier 2: Intermediate Fire Risk Assessor (BS 8674:2025) Conducted comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments to identify hazards and advised clients to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations
- Developed detailed reports outlining findings & recommendations
- Collaborated with Life Safety Teams to implement fire prevention strategies & enhance overall workplace safety
- Trained staff on fire safety procedures & emergency response protocols to build a proactive safety approach & culture
POLICE OFFICER
Sussex Police/Cheshire Constabulary
GATWICK/SUSSEX/CHESHIRE
2002.11 - 2015.09
- 2005-2015:- Response Patrol Officer, experienced in full range of law enforcement duties including Counter Terrorism, CBRN, Armed Response Vehicle Authorised Firearms Officer & Licensed Search Team roles, with great experience & knowledge of police response driving, Method of Entry, Use of Force & Conflict Resolution, Human Rights & police powers, arrest procedures, rules of evidence, prosecution case file preparation, safeguarding vulnerable people, public order & safety, dealing with Major & Critical Incidents, National Decision Model, ICS & JESIP, ECHR & Human Rights Act
- 2002-05:- Initial training & independent patrol response duties:- completed 2 Year Probation, focusing on police powers & policies, crime investigation, rules of evidence, suspect arrests & detainee custody & interview procedures, staff safety, use of force & public order, problem solving & community policing. Emergency Response & Pursuit driver
ROYAL MARINES COMMANDO & TEAM LEADER
HM Royal Marines, MOD UK
PLYMOUTH/FASLANE/NI & Overseas
1989.11 - Current
- 9+ years Royal Marines service: completed Commando Training in 1990, served 2 Operational Deployments as Rifleman in 42 Commando RM, on internal security duties in Co. Fermanagh & South Armagh NI, plus numerous exercises & deployments in arctic, desert, jungle & temperate environments worldwide
- 12 months onboard Ice Patrol Vessel HMS Endurance deployed to Antarctica & Falklands region in 1995-6, draft Comacchio Group RM to safeguard & transport UK Polaris & Trident SSBN Nuclear Deterrents at HMNB Clyde/RNAD Coulport, promoted to Team Leader & completed further Deployment within maritime counter-terrorism security role
Education
GIFireE (GRADUATE) Member Award - Fire Engineering Science & Safety
Institution of Fire Engineers
STRATFORD-ON-AVON2026-04
LEVEL 3 AWARD in DIRECT EMERGENCY RESCUE - Casualty Rescue/Recovery from Confined Spaces (6160-07)
City & Guilds
LONDON 2025.11 - 2026.02
LEVEL 2 CERT in MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID - Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace (603/5148/2)
Chichester College Group/NCFE
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE 2025.08 - 2026.02
LEVEL 3 CERT in PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION - Passive Fire Protection within Industry & the Built Environment (PFP)
Institution of Fire Engineers
STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2025.10 - 2026.01
LEVEL 3 AWARD in INTERMEDIATE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT - BS 8674:2025 - Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment (610/4736/3) - (EURO Level 4 Cert)
VRAXIS/ProQual AB
BROUGH 2025.11 - 2026.01
LEVEL 3 CERT in ASSESSING VOCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT - Assessing Professional Competence in Workplace & Learning Environments (CAVA)
Focus Awards/TQUK
TRAFFORD 2025.06 - 2025.07
LEVEL 3 CERTs in 1) FIRE SCIENCE & 2) AVIATION - Fire Engineering Science (L3D1), Aviation Fire Operations (L3D4)
Institution of Fire Engineers
STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2025.03 - 2025.07
LEVEL 3 AWARD in CONTROL ENTRY & ARRANGEMENTS - High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-04)
City & Guilds
LONDON 2025.05 - 2025.06
LEVEL 3 CERT in FIRE OPERATIONS & INCIDENT COMMAND - Fire Service Operations & Incident Command (L3D6)
Institution of Fire Engineers
STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2024.10 - 2025.01
IOSH MANAGING SAFELY - Workplace Health & Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
WIGSTON 2024.04 - 2024.05
LEVEL 3 AWARDs in ENTRY & RESCUE/RECOVERY TEAM - High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-03&08)
City & Guilds
LONDON 2023.10 - 2024.02
LEVEL 3 CERT in FIRE SCIENCE/OPS/SAFETY/MAN - Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety & Management (L3C1,2,3,4): TIFireE (TECHNICIAN) Member Award
Institution of Fire Engineers
STRATFORD-ON-AVON 2017.10 - 2020.06
LEVEL 3 AWARD in EDUCATION & TRAINING - Adult Education, Learning & Development (6502)
City & Guilds
LONDON 2017.07 - 2017.12
10 GCSEs - inc Maths, English Lang & Lit, 3 Core Sciences + French - EPCHS
2001.04 - 1988.08
Skills
- Highly qualified & experienced Aviation Firefighter, Rescue Technician & Team Leader, TAQA Trainer & Assessor, Immediate Emergency Care Responder (Advanced) Clinician & Instructor, HazMat Lead & Emergency Services Response Driver (up to LGV)
- Tier 2: Intermediate BS 8674:2025 Fire Risk Assessor (Medium Risk)
- Great knowledge & experience of L1 ICS, operational risk management & decision-making models, National Operational Guidance & JESIP joint-working procedures
- Vast experience from over 20 years of operational emergency services response duties, in total 30 years of front line public service, operating in a wide variety of dynamic & challenging conditions, life risk situations, in numerous locations across the UK & overseas
- Maintains highest operational & safety standards informed by effective risk assessment & logical decision-making, supported by rigorous training & preparedness
- Alert & effective communicator, educator & mentor
- Calm & cheerful under adversity, in unpleasant & challenging circumstances & conditions
- Values people & enjoys teamworking, leadership & mentoring
- Mental health & wellbeing first aider, advocate & representative
- Passion for common sense & pragmatic problem solving
- Lifelong commitment to learning & development, innovation & improvement
- Reflective & self-aware - keen to lead and also open to seeing, listening & learning from others' knowledge & expertise
- Exploits opportunities to stretch & challenge self & others during training to improve operational performance
- Passionately committed to CPD & remaining open-minded & curious to learn more
- Minimum-fuss approach to preparedness & operational response - achieving safe, positive outcomes
- Unrelenting commitment to pursuit of professional excellence in public protection, health & safety
Personal Life
Happily married to Julie since 2005 with 2 teenage sons, I enjoy keeping fit & active around Sussex, getting out on my bike, plus socialising with friends & family as often as possible.
Avid film, TV & music fan - and frustrated student of the electric guitar as well as committed fan & follower of Liverpool Football Club! YNWA
VERITAS ET SAPIENTIA
Timeline
FIRE SAFETY CONSULTANT & RISK ASSESSOR
ARK Safety
2025.11 - Current
LEVEL 3 AWARD in DIRECT EMERGENCY RESCUE - Casualty Rescue/Recovery from Confined Spaces (6160-07)
City & Guilds
2025.11 - 2026.02
LEVEL 3 AWARD in INTERMEDIATE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT - BS 8674:2025 - Intermediate Fire Risk Assessment (610/4736/3) - (EURO Level 4 Cert)
VRAXIS/ProQual AB
2025.11 - 2026.01
LEVEL 3 CERT in PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION - Passive Fire Protection within Industry & the Built Environment (PFP)
Institution of Fire Engineers
2025.10 - 2026.01
LEVEL 2 CERT in MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID - Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace (603/5148/2)
Chichester College Group/NCFE
2025.08 - 2026.02
LEVEL 3 CERT in ASSESSING VOCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT - Assessing Professional Competence in Workplace & Learning Environments (CAVA)
Focus Awards/TQUK
2025.06 - 2025.07
LEVEL 3 AWARD in CONTROL ENTRY & ARRANGEMENTS - High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-04)
City & Guilds
2025.05 - 2025.06
LEVEL 3 CERTs in 1) FIRE SCIENCE & 2) AVIATION - Fire Engineering Science (L3D1), Aviation Fire Operations (L3D4)
Institution of Fire Engineers
2025.03 - 2025.07
LEVEL 3 CERT in FIRE OPERATIONS & INCIDENT COMMAND - Fire Service Operations & Incident Command (L3D6)
Institution of Fire Engineers
2024.10 - 2025.01
IOSH MANAGING SAFELY - Workplace Health & Safety
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
2024.04 - 2024.05
LEVEL 3 AWARDs in ENTRY & RESCUE/RECOVERY TEAM - High Risk Confined Spaces (6160-03&08)
City & Guilds
2023.10 - 2024.02
RESCUE TEAM LEADER & TRAINER
Rescue2 Ltd
2023.04 - Current
LEVEL 3 CERT in FIRE SCIENCE/OPS/SAFETY/MAN - Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety & Management (L3C1,2,3,4): TIFireE (TECHNICIAN) Member Award
Institution of Fire Engineers
2017.10 - 2020.06
LEVEL 3 AWARD in EDUCATION & TRAINING - Adult Education, Learning & Development (6502)
City & Guilds
2017.07 - 2017.12
OPERATIONAL FIREFIGHTER & INSTRUCTOR
Gatwick Airport Ltd
2015.09 - Current
POLICE OFFICER
Sussex Police/Cheshire Constabulary
2002.11 - 2015.09
10 GCSEs - inc Maths, English Lang & Lit, 3 Core Sciences + French - EPCHS
2001.04 - 1988.08
ROYAL MARINES COMMANDO & TEAM LEADER
HM Royal Marines, MOD UK
1989.11 - Current
GIFireE (GRADUATE) Member Award - Fire Engineering Science & Safety
Institution of Fire Engineers