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Jason Lowe

Oldbury,West Midlands

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Fire Service professional with over 10 years of leadership at Supervisory Officer Level within West Midlands Fire Service. Regional lead and accredited trainer for the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme (JESIP), ensuring seamless multi-agency coordination. Skilled Hazardous Materials Advisor (HMA) and active Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) team member with high-profile deployment experience including Operation Pelkin and the Commonwealth Games. Proven ability to mentor, develop, and support operational teams, maintaining public safety and professional excellence.


Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Watch Commander

West Midlands Fire Service
Birmingham, West Midlands
08.2008 - Current

Professional Development & Certifications

  • Lead for Incident Command training and development across all operational levels.
  • Regional JESIP lead and trainer, promoting effective joint emergency service response.
  • Accredited HMA and DIM team member with operational deployment to national events.
  • Level 1 Operational Officer with command responsibilities across high-risk areas.
  • Delivered structured mentoring for developing officers, contributing to succession planning.
  • Participated in multi-agency planning for Operation Pelkin and the Commonwealth Games.
  • Regularly deliver briefings and facilitate collaborative working across emergency partners


  • Skills for Justice – Incident Command Level 4 Accreditation
  • JESIP Trainer and Regional Lead (West Midlands)
  • Hazardous Materials Advisor (HMA)
  • Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Team Member
  • Adult Education and Training Certificate
  • WM7 competent Operational Level 1 Officer

Pattern Designer and Maker

Zeus Pattern and Tool
Stourbridge, Dudley
11.1988 - 07.2008
  • Designed and developed complex patterns using CAD software for engineering applications.
  • Collaborated with design teams to produce accurate, client-approved prototypes.
  • Led production teams, managed time-sensitive projects, and maintained high quality standards.

Education

First Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Halesowen College
Halesowen
09.1987 - 05.1998

'O' Levels - O-Levels (Maths, English, English Literature, Physics, Technical Drawing, Geography)

Britannia High School
Rowley Regis
09.1982 - 05.1987

Skills

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Command: Incident Command (Level 4), Watch Commander responsibilities, team leadership across multiple stations
Inter-agency Coordination: JESIP lead and trainer, MASAT deployments, multi-agency briefings
Operational Expertise: HMA accreditation, DIM team deployment, Level 1 Officer command
Training & Development: Mentor, coach, and Adult Education & Training qualification holder
Communication: Strong public speaking, stakeholder engagement, briefings to senior officers
Technical Background: CAD and prototype design (former career in pattern making)

Timeline

Watch Commander

West Midlands Fire Service
08.2008 - Current

Pattern Designer and Maker

Zeus Pattern and Tool
11.1988 - 07.2008

First Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Halesowen College
09.1987 - 05.1998

'O' Levels - O-Levels (Maths, English, English Literature, Physics, Technical Drawing, Geography)

Britannia High School
09.1982 - 05.1987

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