Golf
Leo Downer
Glatton,Cambs
Summary
I am a well qualified Sub Officer 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.
Qualifications include:
SFJ Level 3 Incident Command
Level 2 Hazmat
Level 2 Powerboat ERB Handler
Swift Water Rescue Technician
Flood Response Operative
Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus
Large Animal Rescue Technician
Fire Rescue Unit Command
I am very experienced in reducing fire hazards by staying prepared for hazardous emergencies and collaborating professionally with local fire brigade. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
I am a motivated Sub Officer with 27 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Fire officer
London Fire Brigade
London
10.1996 - Current
- Controlled dangerous substances to avoid fire incident escalation.
- Prioritised public safety in developing emergency situations.
- Educated public and community on fire safety and prevention methods to increase awareness.
- Educated people in domestic and industrial settings on fire safety and prevention techniques.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Handled firefighting chemicals with strict attention to safe use and disposal guidelines.
- Briefed other professionals arriving on scene of incident management.
- Provided emergency response in hazardous situations.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimise incidents.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Facilitated safe evacuations in dangerous environments.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Branch manager
Olympus Sports
London
06.1993 - 09.1996
- Identified new business leads and achieved high conversion rates to exceed growth targets.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
- Increased overall annual sales 15% by incorporating several quality process improvements within the branch.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving overall talent and skillset for organisation.
- Organised regular coaching and training exercises with staff to build motivation.
- Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates to drive organisational improvements.
Supervisor
Lillywhites
London
03.1989 - 02.1992
- Guided and coached staff to achieve individual growth and sales production targets.
- Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
- Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
- Compiled data on economics, supply chain and industry trends to build successful manufacturing plans.
Education
GCSEs -
09/1980 - 06/1985
Diploma of Higher Education - Sports Science
09/1985 - 06/1987
Skills
- Fire prevention
- Hazardous material management
- Fire inspection investigations
- Emergency response procedures
- Fire retardant safety
- Fire regulations expertise
- Firefighting
- Fire safety
- Fire safety regulations knowledge
Interests
Fishing
Badminton
Sci-Fi
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