Christopher Paxton
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Current Acting Operations Officer level 1 role with the Greater sydney Area Command Mitigation Planning Unit.
I have vast knowledge of community risk within districts of the RFS, Hazard reduction planning,Hazard Complaints,Operation Interface Project, I am currently the lead officer for the AIDER program for the Greater Sydney Area. I would be suited and have the experience for the role of Operation Officer Level 1 within the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
A/Operation Level 1
NSW Rural Fire Service
Greater Sydney Area Command Mitigation Planning Unit
09.2023 - Current
- AIDER planning officer for Greater Sydney Area.
- Hazard reduction planning.
- Hazard complaint inspections, Engagement with landowners.
- mapping and mapping software.
- Community Engagement.
- District Engagement, Planning and support
- Mitigation Planning and Logistics.
Senior Crew Leader
NSW Rural Fire Service
Greater Sydney Area Command, NSW
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
- Monitored task completion to meet NSW Rural Fire Service standards for performance.
- Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements to keep with NSW RFS code of conduct and ethics.
- Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase crew efficiency.
- Supervised project contributions to meet NSW RFS Mitigation deadlines and expectations.
- Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Crew Member
NSW RFS Mitigation WNSW program
Bargo/Nepean Depot, NSW
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Good understanding of working with another land management agency.
- Understanding high risk management and risk analysis.
- Worked closely with client to mitigate hazard complaints in around WNSW catchment.
- Good understanding working in remote areas and working with Aircraft.
- Lead small RAFT crews in remote areas to achieve the desired outcome.
- Helped train new NSW RFS staff and new WNSW staff in relation to fire fighting and working in remote areas.
Crew Member
NSW Rural Fire Service Mitigation
Glendenning, NSW
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Worked with residents/AIDER clients with their concerns living in a bushfire risk interface area.
- Worked in high regard to meet the NSW Rural Fire Service core values.
Education
PSC Navigate Recruitment Certified
Crew Leader Village CLV14
Crew Leader Wildfire CLW14
Crew Leader Supervision CLS14
NSW Heavy Vehicle Drivers License
Control a Level 1 incident PUAOPE012A
Community Safety Assistant CSA
AAIMS Currently completing
Fell Trees Manually ADVANCED FWPFGM3217
Drive Vehicles under operational Conditions
Provide Services to Clients PUACOM002B
Remote Area First Aid HLTAID013
Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
Aviation Basic Knowledge ABK
Work Safely Around Aircraft PUAFIR209B
Operate in Remote Environments ORE15
Sling Load Operations SLO
HIT Competency Alignment Uni RFSHITCAU
EST Quailfied
Group Leader
CALP Course
GSASkills
- Hazard reduction planning
- Knowledge of mapping and mapping software
- Vast knowledge of Community Risk within the RFS
- Knowledge of Hazard Complaints and site Inspections
- Participated in RFS Mitigation recruitment assessments
- Volunteer Fire Fighter since 2010 Good knowledge of Volunteer needs
- Have a vast degree of knowledge and understanding of Risk management within the NSW Rural Fire Service
- Willingness to embrace and use new systems and obtain new qualifications
- Have vast knowledge and experience in Mitigation APZ construction, Hazard reduction Control line construction
- Have excellent experience dealing with the concerns of members of the public in Bushfire risk communities
- Experience with heavy plant equipment and the SOP of the equipment used
- Experience in stores and stock take and organization of stores
- Ability to adapt to change whether training staff or tasks given
- Able to work autonomously
- Excellent Crew Resource Management skills
- Team management
- Flexible schedule
Additional Information
REFEREE 1
Assistant Commissioner Kelly Quandt AFSM MMgt (Info Tech) GAICD | Director Area Operations Southern
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
2 Enterprise Dr Glendenning NSW 2761| Locked Bag 17 Granville NSW 2142
Ph. 02 8867 7918 Mobile 0419 830 653 Email. kelly.quandt@rfs.nsw.gov.au
REFEREE 2
Adam Hurst | Area Mitigation Coordinator | Greater Sydney Area Command
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
2 Enterprise Drive Glendenning NSW 2761 | Locked Bag 17 Granville NSW 2142
mobile 0419 011 924 Email. adam.hurst@rfs.nsw.gov.au
REFEREE 3
Superintendent Gary Hansen Manager, Community Risk
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
2 Enterprise Drive Glendenning NSW 2761 | Locked Bag 17 Granville NSW 2142
Mobile 0418 362 047 Email gary.hansen@rfs.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
A/Operation Level 1
NSW Rural Fire Service
09.2023 - Current
Senior Crew Leader
NSW Rural Fire Service
01.2023 - 09.2023
Crew Member
NSW RFS Mitigation WNSW program
05.2020 - 01.2023
Crew Member
NSW Rural Fire Service Mitigation
07.2017 - 05.2020
PSC Navigate Recruitment Certified
Crew Leader Village CLV14
Crew Leader Wildfire CLW14
Crew Leader Supervision CLS14
NSW Heavy Vehicle Drivers License
Control a Level 1 incident PUAOPE012A
Community Safety Assistant CSA
AAIMS Currently completing
Fell Trees Manually ADVANCED FWPFGM3217
Drive Vehicles under operational Conditions
Provide Services to Clients PUACOM002B
Remote Area First Aid HLTAID013
Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
Aviation Basic Knowledge ABK
Work Safely Around Aircraft PUAFIR209B
Operate in Remote Environments ORE15
Sling Load Operations SLO
HIT Competency Alignment Uni RFSHITCAU
EST Quailfied
Group Leader
CALP Course
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