CV, Fire Fighter Seeking Mechanic, Security, Fire Safety Position

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Serial No: 20731

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Skills keywords: car mechanic, communication, fire safety, health and safety

Current location:  rh15 8bd - View on map

Nationality: British

Spoken languages: english

Education & Training

Road Traffic Collision Course; Scene Safety, Causality Vehicle Extrication, Distress Communication, Public service relations, Radio CMC Control

Breathing Apparatus Course; strenuous condition training
Technical Fire Safety Course

First Aid Course:
2009 West Sussex Fire & rescue training

2006 – 2008 Central Sussex College Crawley
Vehicle maintenance and Repair Level 2

2005 – 2006 Central Sussex College Crawley
Painting and decorating Level 1

Central Sussex College Crawley Building and craft occupations Level 1 while at school

Profile/Key Skills

A highly focused, versatile and self-motivated individual with strong communication and leadership skills, A former firefighter I am used to working as part of a tight knit team and working under pressurised and stressful conditions. A confident problem solver with the drive and determination to succeed in any task. I possess the ability to assess situations and find workable, effective solutions.

• Excellent communication skills

• Excel in stressful and emergency situations

• A strong team player, also confident working independently and unsupervised

• I can adapt to any kind or work environment and situation

• I have experience dealing with serious incidents and emergency situations in a calm and effective manner

• Practical aptitude – able to use specialised equipment

• Level 2 qualified Motor Vehicle Technician

Career Summary

June 2009 – Jan 2014
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Fire Fighter

• Responding to emergency situations and protect people, the environment and property from all types of accident and emergencies.

• I work closely with the local community enforcing fire safety awareness and standards in order to help prevent fires and accidents happening in the first place.

• Using sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment

• Promoting fire safety via talks, advice and training sessions

• Inspecting and enforcing safety standards in commercial and residential properties

• Demonstrating the use of firefighting equipment

• Performing practice drills

• Working with police and ambulance service personnel

• Undertaking physical and academic training

• Checking and maintaining vehicles, equipment, hydrants and water supplies

2008 – 2014
Self Employed Mechanic & Repair Specialist

• Maintenance and repair of vehicles and make routine maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is safe and roadworthy

• I have a good technical knowledge of a wide range of vehicles,

• A high level of attention to detail

• A friendly and flexible attitude

• Able to develop ongoing relationships with customers

• Ordering and purchasing of vehicle parts

• Preparing invoices and estimates as required

• Reading technical drawings

• Advising customers about technical issues.

• Using diagnostic equipment.

• Replacing faulty parts

• Welding and bodywork

2003 – 2008
Cedarbrooke Construction Builder/Labourer

• Joined as a trainee while still at school

• Assisting builders and tradespeople with on site duties for domestic and commercial jobs

• Painting & Decorating

• Carpentry

• Brick laying

• Groundwork