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Michael McCulloch
Watch Commander
Summary
Hardworking teaching professional organised in running successful vocational classes. Mixes instruction, demonstration and hands-on opportunities to build student knowledge and confidence. Confident working effectively as part of cohesive emergency response team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Reliable in handling issues quickly and resolving conflicts. Well-qualified Firefighter 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. History reducing fire hazards by staying prepared for hazardous emergencies and collaborating professionally with local fire brigade.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Scottish Fire and Rescue ServiceGlasgow, Glasgow City
Watch Commander
03.2002 - Current
Job overview
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods.
- Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
- Analysed training needs to determine learning styles and skills shortages.
- Prepared training materials and supplemental aids to support employee comprehension.
- Led department skills assessment audits to recognise successes, learning areas and succession plans for new trainee courses consisting of 90 trainees.
- Implemented competency frameworks to identify required key skills and design responsive development strategies.
- Coordinated with external agencies in emergency situations, facilitating effective collaboration and resource sharing.
- Established clear expectations for officer conduct, fostering a culture of professionalism within the watch team.
Royal NavyPlymouth, Devon
Leading Hand
06.1990 - 06.2001
Job overview
- Used outstanding communication skills in training and battle, providing consistent clarity and accuracy of orders.
- Demonstrated inspiring, motivational leadership in developing highly-prepared, professional units of sailors.
- Coordinated team training exercises to comply with organisational standards. Consisting of teams of 10 personnel
- Conducted testing to diagnose system faults.
- Tested and measured performance standards and enforced adherence to production specifications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Focus Awards, Glasgow, Glasgow City
SVQ Level 2 from PhysicalTraining
11.2022 - 03.2023
Focus Awards, Glasgow, Glasgow City
SVQ Level 3 from Physical Training
11.2022 - 03.2023
West College Scotland, Paisley
Higher National Diploma from Employment Law
02.2010 - 08.2011
West College Scotland, Paisley
Higher National Diploma from Health and Safety
02.2007 - 08.2009
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training programme design
- Training and assessment strategy
- Leadership
- Staff performance evaluation
- Firefighting
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire safety regulations knowledge
- Training programme participation
- Firefighting activities
- Accident Reports
- Emergency Procedures
- Physical Fitness
- Daily Progress Reports
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Emergency Preparedness
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkTimeline
Focus Awards
SVQ Level 2 from PhysicalTraining
11.2022 - 03.2023
Focus Awards
SVQ Level 3 from Physical Training
11.2022 - 03.2023
West College Scotland
Higher National Diploma from Employment Law
02.2010 - 08.2011
West College Scotland
Higher National Diploma from Health and Safety
02.2007 - 08.2009
Watch Commander
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
03.2002 - Current
Leading Hand
Royal Navy
06.1990 - 06.2001
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