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Lee Cooper

Lee Cooper

Colne,Colne

Summary

Dedicated fire service leader with extensive experience at Lancashire Fire & Rescue since 2015. Advanced from Firefighter to Crew Manager, now holding the position of Watch Manager at Blackpool Airport. Skilled in incident command and adept at managing a wide variety emergency situations.

Focused on promoting a culture of professionalism and excellence among team members through the stations training program and utilising the companies training needs analysis to provide the RFFS department with a team of highly proficient Crew members who are motivated on a day to day basis with the correct work/balance. I will make the Crew feel empowered and valued by creating an inclusive workforce allowing the team to grow together by encouraging them all to become the leaders of tomorrow, they will be managed with honesty and integrity, both qualities i hold as my key values.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Watch Manager

Blackpool Airport RFFS
Blackpool, Lancashire
01.2020 - Current

Crew Manager/Firefighter

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service
Colne, Lancashire
11.2015 - Current
  • Carry out Dynamic risk assessments.
  • Protect the public and the environment.
  • Weekly/Monthly equipment checks.
  • Complete Monthly training assessments.
  • Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
  • Breathing Apparatus qualified
  • Hazardous Materials qualified

Bench Joiner

REM UK LTD
Nelson, Lancashire
08.1999 - Current
  • General housekeeping of own Bench/Work zone.
  • Keeping records of times and jobs.
  • Replenishing stock.
  • Finishing work to strict deadlines.
  • Quality Control of own work.
  • Helping the company implement a 5S’s culture. Being part of REMs Rapid growth over the last 17 years. (Helping us grow into the UK’s leading supplier of Salon furniture.)

Education

GCSE - Physical Education, Maths,English

Park High School
Colne, Lancs
01.1995

Skills

  • Incident Command Initial certification (valid until May 2028)
  • Supervisor Initial Certificate (valid until October 2028)
  • Skills for Justice Managing Competence Assessment
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • Skills for Justice Level 2 Award in Fire Investigation
  • MADP Airside driving

Currently booked onto a course in February/March in anticipation of achieving the certification of SFJ Breathing Apparatus Instructor

Also currently in the process of achieving the qualification for Level 3 Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Diploma

Additional Information

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Watch Manager

Blackpool Airport RFFS
01.2020 - Current

Crew Manager/Firefighter

Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service
11.2015 - Current

Bench Joiner

REM UK LTD
08.1999 - Current

GCSE - Physical Education, Maths,English

Park High School
Lee Cooper