Mark Golding
Potters Bar,Hertfordshire
Summary
A highly motivated individual with extensive experience as a firefighter at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. I have handled emergency situations with strategic problem-solving and effective communication whilst maintaining the highest level of safety standards and risk management. Skilled in operating complex machinery and working as a team with colleagues and other category 1 and 2 agencies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Firefighter
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
07.2017 - 06.2025
- Responded to emergency situations.
- Drove and operated fire service vehicles and equipment including a 32m aerial ladder platform.
- Continually carried out dynamic risk assessments during all work undertaken.
- Participated in drills and training on techniques, operations and use of equipment.
- Maintained and tested firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Informed and educated public on fire prevention.
- Collaborated with other firefighters as member of firefighting crew and a rope rescue team.
Fitness Instructor
Hertsmere Leisure
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Instructed class in proper sequence and with safe physical education principles and techniques.
- Used personal initiative for growth through seminars, workshops and training events.
- Monitored risks, contraindications, and side effects with fitness class participants.
- Explained and enforced safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and use of exercise equipment.
- Maintained equipment inventories and select, store, and issue equipment as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
The University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield Skills
- Communication
- Incident management
- Colleague safety
- Public safety
- Problem solving
- Equipment operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Working independently
- Team collaboration
- Hazard management
- Staying calm under pressure
- Conditions assessment
- Medical team collaboration
- Using initiative
Timeline
Firefighter
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
07.2017 - 06.2025
Fitness Instructor
Hertsmere Leisure
07.2012 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
The University of Hertfordshire
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