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Luc Galloway

Ayr,South Ayrshire

Summary


Experienced emergency services professional with nearly nine years of service as a Paramedic and over four and a half years as an On-Call Firefighter. Proven leadership experience at middle management level, having served as a Clinical Team Leader and Bronze Commander, providing operational leadership, incident command, resource management, and staff development within fast-paced and demanding environments. Extensive expertise in delivering advanced pre-hospital care, coordinating emergency responses, and making critical decisions during complex incidents.

As an On-Call Firefighter, experienced in responding to a wide range of emergency situations, including fires, road traffic collisions, water rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and community safety operations. Skilled in dynamic risk assessment, teamwork, incident ground operations, and maintaining composure under pressure to protect life, property, and the environment.

A highly organised and self-motivated professional who works effectively both autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary teams, consistently delivering high standards of performance within demanding timescales. Recognised for strong leadership, sound judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient care, public safety, operational excellence, and continuous professional development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

On-call Fire Fighter

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2022.02 - 2026.06

Operational activities

Attend all types of emergencies, such as:

  • fires
  • road traffic collisions
  • rescue of persons
  • floods
  • incidents involving hazardous materials
  • supporting partner agencies when required

Non-operational activities

Develop and maintain skills by attending drill nights, training courses, and exercises.

Community safety

  • deliver community safety programmes
  • educate the local community on fire safety
  • carry out home fire safety visits
  • identify potential risks within the home
  • delivering water safety and prevention of wildfire advice

Paramedic Team Leader

Scottish Ambulance Service
Cumnock, KA18 1EQ
2017.07 - 2026.06
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs to provide appropriate care.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals and local hospital staff, fostering quality and efficient patient care.
  • Advised patients on general healthcare and promoted self-management, signposting patients to other community or voluntary services.
  • Assessed emergency situations to prioritise medical care for patients.
  • Drove and staffed ambulances and other emergency vehicles, responding to emergency 999 calls.
  • Executed reasoned and logical decision making in emergent situations.
  • Provided hospital staff with detailed patient information and condition and treatment upon arrival to maintain cohesive care.
  • Accurately prepared and delivered detailed written reports on patients' injuries and treatment provided.
  • Monitored and administered medication, pain relief and intravenous infusions for injured patients.
  • Attended various accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance, taking confident control of distressing situations to minimise patient suffering.
  • Managed care in field and transit, performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
  • Assessed, treated and managed patients' treatment onsite and en route to hospital, consistently communicating with patients and relatives.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with focus on safety and efficiency while reaching and transporting ill and injured.
  • Resuscitated and defibrillated patients as necessary, operating life-support equipment with thorough attention to detail.
  • Attended large public gatherings, sport events and public accidents, offering first aid and triage support.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Kept emergency vehicles adequately stocked with medical supplies, guaranteeing equipment was in perfect working order.
  • Bronze Commander, Rapid Response Resuscitation trained, Paramedic Response unit trained
  • Emergency response driving trained

Catering Assistant

Masserella catering
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2011.10 - 2016.11
  • Serving customers from a range of different backgrounds
  • Food preparation following all necessary health and hygiene policies/procedures
  • Completing essential daily paperwork including accident forms, temperature sheets and cleaning schedules
  • Completing daily equipment checks
  • liaising with senior management at head office
  • Training of new staff members
  • Gaining supervisory and brand ambassador roles
  • Opening and closing of the cafe
  • Handling of cafe takings and petty cash
  • Dealing with complaints and incidents
  • Working with team members
  • completing end of week paperwork including staff hours,wages and weekly takings through company online system

Door Supervisor

Club De Mar
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2014.07 - 2016.10
  • Supervision of patrons in the nightclub environment
  • Response and handling of incidents in the nightclub
  • Team working
  • Use of radios to communicate with colleagues
  • Escorting patrons from the venue
  • Dealing with adverse incidents
  • Dealing with vulnerable persons
  • Dealing with persons affected by substances eg: alcohol and drugs
  • Providing close security to VIP patrons

Education

Bachelor of Science - Professional Practice

University of Stirling
Stirling, STG

Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, GLG

National Qualification - Kitchen Services

Babcock
Ayr

Diploma for Ambulance Technicians SCQF level 7 - Diploma for Ambulance Technicians SCQF level 7

Scottish Ambulance Service - Internal Training
Hamilton

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Driving (QCF)

Scottish Ambulance Service
Hamilton

Higher - Geography

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Higher - English

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Higher - History

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Intermediate 2 - Geography

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Higher - French

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Intermediate 2 - Music

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Intermediate 2 - Graphics

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Standard Grade - English

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Standard Grade - HIstory

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Standard Grade - Maths

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Standard Grade - French

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Standard Grade - Art

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Standard Grade - Chemistry

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Intermediate 2 - Spanish

Prestwick Academy
South Ayrshire

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Autonomy
  • Team Player
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving
  • Decision Making
  • Communication Skills
  • Direct patient care, assessment and treatment
  • Verbal communication
  • Bronze Commander
  • Paramedic response unit - single responder trained
  • Rapid resuscitation response unit trained
  • Trained in heavy rescue, light rescue and casualty care
  • Intermediate care and trauma qualified
  • Competent Firefighter - BA wearer, RTC operator, SWAH Tier one and two trained

Affiliations

  • Ice Hockey

Timeline

On-call Fire Fighter

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
2022.02 - 2026.06

Paramedic Team Leader

Scottish Ambulance Service
2017.07 - 2026.06

Door Supervisor

Club De Mar
2014.07 - 2016.10

Catering Assistant

Masserella catering
2011.10 - 2016.11

National Qualification - Kitchen Services

Babcock

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Driving (QCF)

Scottish Ambulance Service

Higher - Geography

Prestwick Academy

Higher - English

Prestwick Academy

Higher - History

Prestwick Academy

Intermediate 2 - Geography

Prestwick Academy

Higher - French

Prestwick Academy

Intermediate 2 - Music

Prestwick Academy

Intermediate 2 - Graphics

Prestwick Academy

Standard Grade - English

Prestwick Academy

Standard Grade - HIstory

Prestwick Academy

Standard Grade - Maths

Prestwick Academy

Standard Grade - French

Prestwick Academy

Standard Grade - Art

Prestwick Academy

Standard Grade - Chemistry

Prestwick Academy

Intermediate 2 - Spanish

Prestwick Academy

Bachelor of Science - Professional Practice

University of Stirling

Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedic Practice

Glasgow Caledonian University

Diploma for Ambulance Technicians SCQF level 7 - Diploma for Ambulance Technicians SCQF level 7

Scottish Ambulance Service - Internal Training
Luc Galloway