Paul Keenan
Devizes,Wiltshire
Summary
Highly motivated [Job Title] with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Capable of thinking quickly under pressure and remaining calm in stressful situations. Background of efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient in performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures on fire and accident victims. Hardworking [Job Title] skilled in prompt response and control of fire-related emergencies. Adapts services and care to meet varying accident and emergency needs. Alert and proactive for reliable, secure incident management. 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. Trained in emergency response procedures and firefighting and excited to build career in field. Calm and productive in face of challenging assignments and dangerous scenes. Ready to quickly respond to incidents with focus on preventing loss of life and damage to property. Physically strong and alert individual with emergency response experience. Remains focused in time-critical situations, responding to risk and managing incidents. Safety-conscious professional with advanced teamwork skills. Dedicated firefighting professional with extensive experience in fire prevention and management. Collaborative team player prioritising public safety for reliable, secure rescue efforts. Remains calm under pressure to perform well in developing emergency scenarios. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project manager in construction
St. Julian's Building Services Ltd.
Devizes, Wiltshire
05.2021 - Current
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets.
- Performed detailed safety briefings and new team member inductions, reducing onsite risks.
- Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Watch Manager
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Swindon, Wiltshire
04.1990 - 04.2021
1990. - Part of heavy rescue, water and rope rescue team at Trowbridge Fire Station. Qualified Firefighter.
1999. Moved to Wiltshire Training Centre. Became a Training Instructor. Skills achieved:
- Lead Breathing Apparatus Instructor
- Fire Behavior Instructor
- RTC Instructor
- Hazmat Instructor
- Incident Command Instructor
- Incident Command Assessor
- Basic Skills Instructor
- Diploma in Delivering Learning
2012. Became Watch Manager in charge of Blue Watch Swindon Fire Station. Managed the watch until I retired in 2021.
2021. Joined St. Julian's Building Services
USAR Operative
RAPID UK and Serve-on
Salisbury, Wiltshire
05.2017 - 08.2020
Joined the International Urban Search and Rescue unit.
Became a team member training in the response to worldwide disasters. This was a voluntary based unit.
We trained in dealing with earthquake aftermath and mass flooding. This was fully international.
Skills achieved:
- Rope Rescue trained
- Water Rescue Trained
- Basic Survival trained
- Building Awareness trained
Army soldier
British Army
Aldershot, Hampshire
08.1983 - 05.1990
- Completed basic training
- Joined 7RHA
- Completed P Company
- Completed Jump training Brize Norton
- Prepared for military action with short notice.
- Maintained weaponry and equipment to meet combat requirements.
- Followed instruction to complete exact requests of senior officers.
- Worked in team of [Number] to strengthen security and defence systems.
Education
GCSEs -
Our Lady and St. Bedes
Stockton-on-Tees 01.1977 - 03.1983
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom administration
- Presentation management
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Physical activity in Gym.
- Motorcycles
- Campervan
- Food and Drink
Timeline
Project manager in construction
St. Julian's Building Services Ltd.
05.2021 - Current
USAR Operative
RAPID UK and Serve-on
05.2017 - 08.2020
Watch Manager
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
04.1990 - 04.2021
Army soldier
British Army
08.1983 - 05.1990
GCSEs -
Our Lady and St. Bedes
01.1977 - 03.1983
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