Tony Barnes
Faversham,Kent
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in confined space operations, hazardous materials identification, and emergency response strategies. Proficient in structural firefighting, rope rescue techniques, water rescue proficiency, and trauma assessment skills, ensuring public safety through effective decision-making under pressure. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of first aid, CPR, basic life support, and evacuation procedures for both humans and animals. Committed to maintaining physical fitness to meet the demands of high-pressure environments while prioritising public safety and emergency preparedness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Firefighter
Kent Fire & Rescue Service
Faversham, Kent
11.1997 - 08.2024
- Conducted regular training sessions, resulting in improved team performance.
- Executed complex rescue operations involving hazardous materials under high-pressure conditions.
- Performed life-saving rescues from hazardous situations, demonstrating exceptional skill.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards to significantly reduce potential risks.
- Participated in rigorous physical training routines, maintaining peak condition for duty.
- Completed detailed incident reports following emergency responses as part of standard procedures.
- Demonstrated quick decision-making skills during high-pressure situations leading to positive outcomes.
- Improved community awareness by conducting fire safety workshops.
- Delivered first aid services when necessary, aiding victim recovery efforts.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring public safety.
- Assessed accident scenes to provide effective rescue operations.
- Collaborated with police and paramedics, enhancing incident management efficiency.
- Provided emotional support to victims of fires or accidents, helping them cope better with their situation.
- Maintained fitness levels to meet physical demands of role.
- Conducted routine equipment checks for optimal readiness during emergencies.
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations in compliance with regulations.
- Educated public and community on fire safety and prevention methods to increase awareness.
- Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
- Maintained appropriate level of fitness to maximise duties as firefighter.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Army engineer
HM Forces
, worldwide
11.1988 - 09.1995
- Undertook rigorous training programmes to continuously enhance technical skill set.
- Constructed sturdy bridges for safe troop transportation.
- Streamlined logistical operations by designing and establishing effective transport routes.
- Achieved enhanced field communication by installing and maintaining complex radio systems.
- Maintained high level of attention to detail whilst performing routine checks on critical equipment.
- Installed robust water purification systems, providing clean drinking water for troops.
- Assisted in successful humanitarian missions by building essential infrastructure in disaster-stricken areas.
- Ensured smooth military operations with diligent maintenance of engineering equipment.
- Secured safety in conflict zones by constructing fortified positions under challenging circumstances.
- Expertly handled explosives to create safe passage in hostile terrains.
- Collaborated closely with infantry units to provide vital combat engineering support.
- Observed safety protocols and PPE requirements to reduce safety hazards.
- Remained composed and focused in highly stressful situations.
Education
GCSEs -
Brockhill secondary school
UKSkills
- Confined space operations
- Hazardous materials identification
- Rescue tools expertise
- Public safety awareness
- Rope rescue techniques
- Emergency medical procedures
- Structural firefighting
- Decision making under pressure
- Water rescue proficiency
- First aid and CPR
- Basic life support
- Emergency response strategies
- Trauma assessment skills
- Evacuation procedures for humans and animals
- Physical fitness
Affiliations
- Open water swimmer all year round, with an ice bath in my garden
Accomplishments
Gulf war medal, UN medal (Bosnia)
Finished my last three years in the fire service training new officers on animal rescue procedures and techniques.
Certification
LGV license
Motorbike
Tracks and rollers
Car and trailers license
Timeline
Firefighter
Kent Fire & Rescue Service
11.1997 - 08.2024
Army engineer
HM Forces
11.1988 - 09.1995
GCSEs -
Brockhill secondary school