Simon Fiddler
Walsall,England
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with a strong ability to collaborate in team settings. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and skill development across various disciplines. Proven capability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments while prioritizing safety and professionalism. Experienced first aider for youth rugby teams, showcasing dedication to community involvement and support.
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.
Confident working effectively as part of cohesive emergency response Water rescue Technical rescue and Missing persons : within this role of my Fire service career I have extensive experience on a wide range of water courses including open water, canals, and rivers. I have in experience canal waterways and operating locks, Lifting a barge stuck on a lock sill, searching for missing persons utililising WMFS boat to search embankments
team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Reliable in handling issues quickly and resolving conflicts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Firefighter/Technical rescue technician
West Midlands Fire Service
2003.08 - Current
- Utilised cutting-edge firefighting technology to enhance response times and effectiveness during emergencies.
- Conducted routine equipment checks for optimal readiness during emergencies.
- Assessed accident scenes to provide effective rescue operations.
- Level 3 Rope Rescue operations
- Level 3 Water rescue operations
- MOD4 Powerboat Rescue(Helm)
- Timber shoreing
- Hot cutting (Petrogen/Clucas)
- Chainsaw
- Urban Search and Rescue operations
- FREC level 3
- Bilston Young Firefighter (volunteer instructor)
- Hazardous Materials operations, Protecting the enviroment/salvage
Royal Marines
HM Forces
1994.01 - 2001.09
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Anti-Tanks Milan operator
- Driver multiple types of vehicle fro HGV-4x4-coach
Pipe fitter, Welder, Steel Erector
Border Industrial pipework
1991.07 - 1994.07
Installation of pipework on furnaces within the manufacturing industry
Installation of pipework on sewage treatment plants
Installation of pipework on quarry and asphalt industry
Installation of steel stuctures
Apprentice HGV mechanic
S.Jones industrial holdings
1987.07 - 1990.07
Apprentice Mechanic
Education
Darlaston Comprehensive School
Darlaston, WalsallSkills
- Decision making under pressure
- Confined space operations
- High-Risk environment adaptability
- Structural firefighting
- Rescue tools expertise
- First aid proficiency
- Emergency medical procedures
- Knowledge of building inspections
- Hazardous chemicals identification
- Precision in hose handling
- Mental resilience
- Confined space rescues
- Incident command system knowledge
- Rope rescue techniques
- Extrication tools operation
- Water rescue techniques
- Basic life support
- Emergency Response
- Triaging
- Human and animal evacuations
- Building construction knowledge
- Firefighting
- UK Driving Licence
- LGV category licence
Certification
FREC Level3
Licences: C+E, D
RYA Level3 Boat licence
LANTRA chainsaw operator
Additional Information
I am a keen recreational skier, scuba diver, I enjoy supporting my sons rugby teams and enjoy the coast and travel as much as we can throughout the year
Bilston Young Fire Fighters: I was a volenteer instructor for this group of 12-17year olds building confidence and acting as a role model to teach new skills and assist providing services to the community with local litter picks and car washes
Water rescue Technical rescue and Missing persons : within this role of my Fire service career I have extensive experience on a wide range of water courses including open water, canals, and rivers. I have in experience canal waterways and operating locks, Lifting a barge stuck on a lock sill, searching for missing persons utilising WMFS boat to search embankments
Timeline
Firefighter/Technical rescue technician
West Midlands Fire Service
2003.08 - Current
Royal Marines
HM Forces
1994.01 - 2001.09
Pipe fitter, Welder, Steel Erector
Border Industrial pipework
1991.07 - 1994.07
Apprentice HGV mechanic
S.Jones industrial holdings
1987.07 - 1990.07
Darlaston Comprehensive School