Bernard Shamrock Resume
- 1. NAME OF PERSON : Bernard Ivan Shamrock Address: 157 Raats Drive Table View Milnerton, Cape Town WESTERN CAPE 7441 AREA OF PROFICIENCY OR WORK : Fire Chief/SiteManager Email CONTACT: shamrockbernard.ivan@gmail.com Telephone contact : +27722716326; +27846031665 NATIONALITY: South African (RSA) Skills Profile: Management of minor to major fire, rescue and medical emergencies: Commercial, Industrial, Petrochemical, Residential, Aviation, Railway, Marine. Management of Incident Command at minor and major emergency incidents, i.e. Commercial, Industrial, Aviation, Marine, Residential, Petrochemical and Railway Management of Hazardous Materials Incident i.e. Railway, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Petrochemical, Aviation and Marine Managing of Incident Management on High ways (Freeways) Basic airway management, performing other clinical interventions such as: splinting of limbs; primary health care administration; resuscitation; nebulisation; AED and performing life saving measures under supervision. Managing and supervising of structures according to the National Building Regulations. Managing of fire and medical equipment Managing, supervising and presenting theoretical and practical training and development of personnel within the fire, medcal and rescue dept. and other agencies. Managing a number of stations in the District regarding training and development of Officers/Supervisors and personnel/staff by ensuring that the necessary training materials are provided, that agreed training schedules are followed, that reports on training procedures are generated to ensure that prescribed competency standards are maintained. Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian services in accordance with the posts responsibility level and departmental pre- determined attendance protocols. Interacting with Non-Governmental Organizations and other Community Based Groups to promote the objectives of the organisation/service and to assist communities where possible within the region where possible within the constraints of departmental policy/resources. Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the station
- 2. within the region and may have statutory appointment in this regard. Ensuring that the prescribed maintenance and inspection schedules in this regard are in place and adhered to at all times. In terms of the provision of all Statutory Legislation including but not limited to the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Council policies/procedures/standards to ensure optimum management of firefighting and emergency/disaster operations at district and divisional level in order to save lives and property as far as possible to the benefit of all concerned including the public at large. Providing input into financial estimates and controlling training costs by submitting motivation/justification for equipment and facilities required to the Head: Training as well as monitoring costs incurred by the Training Centre within the region. Create notifications and requisitions through SAP. Implement measures for the control of and efficient management of all training assets within the region such as firefighting equipment, vehicles, radios, emergency/disaster response equipment/stores, office furniture, electronic equipment etc. Conducting regular inspections/checks in respect thereof and ensuring the safety/safekeeping/storage of such assets/equipment as well as reporting to the Head: Training in this regard. Preparing/drafting and submitting reports, memorandums, schedules etc. in respect of training activities and performance within the district to enable effective monitoring of departmental objectives and strategies. Attend to high-level queries, Complaints and resolving it at this level of responsibility. Attending/chairing meetings with subordinates, departmental management meetings as well as other Council Departments, external organizations/bodies and providing the required guidance/input at such meetings. In terms of the provision of the Statutory Legislation and policies/procedures mentioned above to ensure optimum related and general administrative functions to the benefit of all concerned. Maintaining discipline at Training Academy within the district and during exercises as well as attending to the grievances of subordinates. Managing disciplinary, grievance and counseling matters for the division including presiding/initiating at disciplinary enquiries. Management of all staff matters in training division including recruitment and selection, promotion/progression, training and development of staff. Controlling attendance procedures/documentation as well as approving leave applications, applications to work overtime of appropriate rank levels and other personnel related documentation. Maintains /ensures the maintenance of training records databases on all staff members to ensure the defined levels of competency are satisfied and that scheduling of training is conducted in an equitable and structured fashion. Assumes responsibility for the management of the Training Academy Evaluates and selects training and educational equipment and materials by keeping abreast of market offerings/attending conferences and exhibitions to ensure that departmental training practices and remain appropriate, up to date and efficient, analysis
- 3. training needs and career development and consulting with senior management. Develop division objectives/performance indicators and review staff reports related to training activities Develop workplace skills plan according to the organizations needs. Establishing Unified Command with all agencies Communication skills Auditing/logistics Planning Skills Report Writing Skills Project Management Skills Conflict Management Skills Interpersonal Skills Leadership Skills Management Skills Co-ordination Skills Responsible for all maintenance i.e. carpentry, electrical, painting, welding and plumbing. Dispatching of all emergency vehicles Professional Training and Certification National Diploma Fire Technology - Cape Peninsula University of Technology Fire and Rescue Technology, Operations, Fire Safety, Building Construction and Emergency Management Diploma Human Resource Management Course Damelin College Human Behaviour and Conflict Management Professional Licenses and certification in special criteria in the field, Basic Life Support Certificate with Health Professional Council of South Africa April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017 and American Emergency Medical Advisory Association; BLS/AED Provider (Certificate No. 381-13-80847-02-03) European Resuscitation Council Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Hazardous Material Technician, Operations, & Awareness Fire Instructor 1 NFPA and Train-the-Trainer Trench Collapse Driver and Pump Operation Vehicle Extrication Incident Command Incident Management Health and Safety Incident Investigation Assessor, Moderator and Verifier
- 4. Fire and Life Safety Education Flammable Liquids Course Assessor, Moderator & Verifier (Accredited & Registered with ETDP Seta &LG Seta & HWSeta) Blood Borne Pathogens Basic and Advance Safety In The Field Aviation Safety Facilitating, Assessing and Moderating of Fire Fighter 1&2, Hazmat Awareness & Ops Valid Yellow Fever Card Computer Literacy Petty Cash Custodian Respect in the Workplace Diversity Management Visual Compliance Petty Cash and Cash Manager Employment History Pacific Architects Engineers/USAID: Dec, 2014 June, 2015 Operations /Site Manager USAID funded project Render humanitarian services to people of Liberia Setting up ETUs(Ebola Treatment Units) on behalf of USAID in Liberia Responsible for all training and development of local nationals and internationals Managing, supervise and being responsible for the performance of all subordinates in order to ensure that they are kept abreast of all technological developments/ changes affecting the job knowledge requirements as well as developing their skills. Proper safety measures are in place in the Green and Red Zone of the ETU Develop and maintain an Emergency Evacuation Plan detailing the response actions and responsibilities of all staff in all types of emergencies. Managing all security staff on duty on a 24hour basis. Responsible for all operational directives, daily, weekly and monthly Responsible for all equipment and filtration of water at the ETU Attending meetings with the county health team and partners and NGOs Support clinicians at the ETU with equipment needed Liaise regularly with Regional Operations Manager regarding EBOLA cases, whether positive or negative Work within a kaleidoscope of cultures and nationalities and adapt to a constantly changing landscape Responsible for all maintenance on site, ie. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, electrical and construction of the site Dispatching of all emergency vehicles Oversee the day to day management of all vehicles and equipment Responsible for all training and development of staff national and international
- 5. Pacific Architectural Engineers: 6 March 2012 31 July 2014 Aviation Fire Chief: Managing, supervise and being responsible for the performance of all subordinates in order to ensure that they are kept abreast of all technological developments/ changes affecting the job knowledge requirements as well as developing their skills. Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian services in accordance with the posts responsibility level and departmental pre- determined attendance protocols. Responsible for the Emergency Crash and Rescue Services on designated Monusco Airport. Develop and maintain an aerodrome Emergency Response Plan detailing the response actions and responsibilities of emergency staff in all types of aircraft emergencies. Establish and maintain the station accident/crash rescue and fire-fighting services to provide a firefighting response, fire suppression, rescue and medical services following an aircraft accident or incident. Ensure all aircraft start, refueling and defueling operations are monitored and that manning levels necessary to operate within the ICAO standards and procedures are met. Ensure that emergency sites are not compromised and all evidence is secured. Ensure all vehicles and equipment are fully inspected daily and operationally checked before the first aircraft movement. Conduct regular audit checks on appropriate firefighting bunker gear and equipped in accordance with ICAO standards and procedures. Manage spills in accordance with NFPA 472 and International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations, 47th Edition. Ensure ECR staff is familiar with all aircraft types operated by the UN organisations in Monusco, including significant aircraft structural components and material content. Managing disciplinary, grievance and counseling matters for the division Basic airway management, performing other clinical interventions such as: splinting of limbs; primary health care administration; resuscitation; nebulisation; AED and performing life saving measures under supervision. Maintaining discipline at the Aerodrome within the district and during exercises as well as attending to the grievances of subordinates. Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the stations within the region and may have statutory appointment in this regard. Ensuring that the prescribed maintenance and inspection schedules in this regard are in place and adhered to at all times. Incident Commander at all emergencies, and establishing Unified Command with all agencies. Managing all emergencies, Fire, Medical, Rescue and Hazmat Responsible for Capacity Building of Local Staff and ensure that training and development are in accordance with NFPA 1003. Managing and supervising of National and International staff Managing Incident Command & Incident Management (Establishing Command, Forward Control Post)
- 6. Petty Cash Custodian and responsible for the Petty Cash on Site, Logs, Vouchers, Request, Count and Reconciliation, Petty Cash replenishments. Ensure compliance with the policy for cash being transported, and Transport Certification is completed Ensure the Visual Compliance of Vendors in the region is compliant according to policy. Ensuring ATOC and Equipment report is up to date daily, weekly and monthly. Ensuring Weekly Training Reports (ECR and Medical) is up to date Time management, approval of time sheets and all working hours are accurately logged Managing and Supervising Performance Management of all Emergency Crash Rescue and Medical staff Ensuring Fuel and Lubricant is recorded and accounted for daily, weekly and monthly Dispatching of all emergency vehicles Oversee the day to day management of all vehicles and equipment Frontline Consultants Safety Health & Environment: 2012 2013 Fire Consultant: Training and development, health and safety, incident investigation, Advise on building plans in accordance with SABS 0400, Assessor and Moderator, advise on Fire equipment and Fire Safety Develop division objectives/performance indicators and review staff reports related to training activities Develop workplace skills plan according to the organizations needs. Assessing and Facilitation of First Aid and Fire fighting City of Cape Town: 1986 2011 Divisional Commander: Managing, supervising and presenting theoretical and practical training and development of personnel within the fire and rescue dept. and other agencies. Managing a number of stations in the District regarding training and development of Officers/Supervisors and personnel/staff by ensuring that the necessary training materials are provided, that agreed training schedules are followed, that reports on training procedures are generated to ensure that prescribed competency standards are maintained. Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian services in accordance with the posts responsibility level and departmental pre- determined attendance protocols. Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian services in accordance with the posts responsibility level and departmental pre- determined attendance protocols. Interacting with Non-Governmental Organizations and other Community Based Groups to promote the objectives of the organisation/service and to assist communities where possible within the region where possible within the constraints of departmental policy/resources. Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the stations
- 7. within the region and may have statutory appointment in this regard. Ensuring that the prescribed maintenance and inspection schedules in this regard are in place and adhered to at all times. In terms of the provision of all Statutory Legislation including but not limited to the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Council policies/procedures/standards to ensure optimum management of firefighting and emergency/disaster operations at district and divisional level in order to save lives and property as far as possible to the benefit of all concerned including the public at large. Providing input into financial estimates and controlling training costs by submitting motivation/justification for equipment and facilities required to the Head: Training as well as monitoring costs incurred by the Training Centre within the region. Create notifications and requisitions through SAP. Implement measures for the control of and efficient management of all training assets within the region such as firefighting equipment, vehicles, radios, emergency/disaster response equipment/stores, office furniture, electronic equipment etc. Conducting regular inspections/checks in respect thereof and ensuring the safety/safekeeping/storage of such assets/equipment as well as reporting to the Head: Training in this regard. Preparing/drafting and submitting reports, memorandums, schedules etc. in respect of training activities and performance within the district to enable effective monitoring of departmental objectives and strategies. Attend to high-level queries, Complaints and resolving it at this level of responsibility. Attending/chairing meetings with subordinates, departmental management meetings as well as other Council Departments, external organizations/bodies and providing the required guidance/input at such meetings. In terms of the provision of the Statutory Legislation and policies/procedures mentioned above to ensure optimum related and general administrative functions to the benefit of all concerned. Maintaining discipline at Training Centre within the district and during exercises as well as attending to the grievances of subordinates. Managing disciplinary, grievance and counseling matters for the division including presiding/initiating at disciplinary enquiries. Management of all staff matters in training division including recruitment and selection, promotion/progression, training and development of staff. Controlling attendance procedures/documentation as well as approving leave applications, applications to work overtime of appropriate rank levels and other personnel related documentation. Maintains /ensures the maintenance of training records databases on all staff members to ensure the defined levels of competency are satisfied and that scheduling of training is conducted in an equitable and structured fashion. Assumes responsibility for the management of the Training Academy Evaluates and selects training and educational equipment and materials by keeping abreast of market offerings/attending conferences and exhibitions to ensure that departmental training practices and remain appropriate, up to date and efficient, analysis training needs and career development and consulting with senior management.
- 8. Managing, supervise and being responsible for the performance of all subordinates in order to ensure that they are kept abreast of all technological developments/ changes affecting the job knowledge requirements as well as developing their skills Develop division objectives/performance indicators and review staff reports related to training activities Develop workplace skills plan according to the organizations needs. Dispatching of all emergency vehicles Oversee the day to day management of all vehicles and equipment Daliff Engineering 1980 1984 Tool and Die Maker: Making of tools, fitting and turning, operating CNC machine, reading of plans, sharpening of tools. Building of tools to produce components Employment History Professional Achievements: I was extensively involved in the preparation, co-ordination with Emergency Services Assistance of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup which included duties and co-ordination at JOCs. I assisted in the development, implementation and maintenance of the processes relating to Emergency Response, (Incident Management, Command and Control). Been one of the first to obtain Hazmat Technician Certification in accordance with NFPA standards within the City of Cape Town Attending meetings on behalf of the City regarding Biochemical Warfare, Radiation and Hazardous Materials in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Extensively involved in the preparation for the exercise of the Aviation Emergency Response plan (AERP) for the region Mbandaka Airport, DRC Managing, supervising and leading Emergency Crash Rescue team to a successful AERP exercise. Serves as On Scene Commander, which is responsible for the safety of all responders to emergency incidents Establishing a Unified Command with all agencies involved References Francis van der Byl: +27 84 248 1132 Divisional Commander (City of Cape Town) Cyprian Cairncross: +2784 505 7826 Regional Head District West (City Of Cape Town) Alphonzo Fernandez: Senior Operations Manager (PAE) Alphonzo.Fernandez@pae.com Stephen Juluis: +27728285953 CEO (Frontline Health Safety & Environment Solutions)