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Jamie Hamilton

Blue Haven NSW

Summary

Extensively Qualified Emergency management professional with a solid track record in coordinating emergency services operations efficiently. Proven experience in managing high acuity crisis situations and streamlining communication between multi-agency and multi departments during times of crisis and emergency activations with expertise in crisis management, risk assessment, and resource allocation. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving impactful results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Services Coordinator - MESO

On Air Services Pty Ltd
10.2019 - Current
  • Response and Command of wide variety of Incidents including wildfires, Urban Fire, Underground and Surface Mining Incidents
  • Planning of aviation operations using rotary wing assets
  • Routinely Deliver nationally accredited training packages with multiple RTO’s both at training facilities and onsite in NSW/QLD/VIC/WA
  • Regularly Assess demonstrated abilities and provide feedback for gap training
  • Oversaw recruitment, induction and performance evaluations of Emergency Response Team members as well as ongoing skills gap analysis
  • Monitored implementation and success of protocols and Emergency response procedures.
  • Evaluated and recommended methods of improving operational performance.
  • Optimized resource allocation and rostering maintain emergency response personnel capabilities
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration by establishing strong relationships with site managers, HSET, and emergency services
  • Implemented AIIMS incident control systems during crisis response efforts among multiple responding agencies.
  • Developed training content and material, conducted workshops for emergency response personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge
  • Expedited production recovery efforts by coordinating with site control, HSET, mine managers to ensure smooth transition from emergency incident back to production
  • Analyzed critical hazards and vulnerabilities to inform proactive planning initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of potential emergencies.
  • Promoted a culture of operational preparedness among ERT members by regularly sharing best practices, lessons learned, and other relevant information from the field of emergency management.
  • Coordinated multi-agency response efforts during major disasters, ensuring effective resource allocation and incident management.
  • Organized regular tabletop exercises and mock scenarios by involving key stakeholders to test the effectiveness of existing emergency plans under simulated events
  • Enhanced emergency response efficiency by developing and implementing comprehensive emergency response plans.
  • Reduced response times for critical incidents by streamlining communication protocols between first responders and relevant departments
  • Evaluated existing emergency operations plans for potential areas of improvement, recommending updates as needed to ensure optimal preparedness levels.
  • Collaborated with neighboring sites and services to develop mutual aid agreements that facilitated rapid intervention during large-scale emergencies.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to personnel for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Stocktake, inventory and drug checked scheduled pharmaceutical supplies
  • Implemented successful healthcare programs through professionalism, quality of care, medical teachings and empathetic patient care.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice utilizing available online medical direction
  • Development and continual improvement of Emergency Services Resources
  • Incident Control, Planning and Management
  • Ongoing use of High risk work permit system to issue permits and optimize existing and develop new rescue plans
  • Conduct and record drug and alcohol testing
  • Maintain communication and working relationships with HSET team, site administration and mine management
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical information
  • Routinely working with nurses and paramedic to assess Low and High Acuity patients for transport, treatment and return to work
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.

Leading Fire Rescue Instructor / MESO

Diamond Protection
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Routine organization of trainers and training schedules for training centre and onsite allocations
  • Training and Assessment Delivery– Cert III Mines Emergency Response and Rescue full course
  • Training and Assessment Delivery – Cert III Public Safety Fire Fighting operations full course
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Streamlined grading system to provide timely and constructive feedback, promoting student growth.
  • Regularly Deliver Training package both at training facilities and onsite in NSW/QLD/VIC/WA
  • Response wide variety of Incidents including wildfires, Urban Fire, Underground and Surface Mining Incidents
  • Optimization of Training package and validation to ensure ongoing compliance
  • Development and continual improvement of Emergency Services Resources
  • Incident Control, Planning and Management
  • Drug and Alcohol testing
  • Enhanced emergency response efficiency by developing and implementing comprehensive emergency response plans.
  • Reduced response times for critical incidents by streamlining communication protocols between first responders and relevant departments

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Senior Forest Fire Operations Manager

DELWP - Victoria
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Response to Wildfires and related incidents within Victorian FFM jurisdictions
  • Conducted Interagency liaison and provision assistance statewide during incident response
  • Lead and Managed Strike teams as Divisional and Sector Leaders on Interagency deployments
  • Implemented AIIMS incident control systems during crisis response efforts among multiple responding agencies.
  • Organization of Equipment servicing and provisions
  • Procurement and Budgeting of fire fighting resources and training provisions
  • Allocation and Analysis of training matrix requirements
  • In-Field Training and Assessment
  • Oversaw Recruitment, Fitness Assessment and Training Matrix for Seasonal fire fighting employees approximately 65 Staff area wide
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Supervised operational staff and ensure employee compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Fire Fighter

CFA Victoria/FRV Victoria
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Response and Participation in a wide variety of Incidents including wildfires, urban structural fires and road crash incidents
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
  • Response to wildfires and Urban fire incidents
  • Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing Advanced First aid and Advanced Resuscitation techniques when necessary.
  • Incident Control and strategic fire fighting operations
  • Participated in hazard reductions and public relations activities
  • Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
  • Implementation of dynamic risk assessment and control under pressure
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the fire service by adhering to established protocols in both routine activities and emergency situations.
  • Implementing critical risk analysis and action plans
  • Safe response driving and navigation to incident scenes while driving vehicles under operational conditions
  • Led successful search-and-rescue missions to locate missing persons or trapped individuals during fires or natural disasters.
  • Checked fire indication and automated fire safety systems and equipment for proper use and maintenance in public properties
  • Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow first responders by participating in joint training exercises and supporting mutual aid agreements.
  • Completed timely administrative tasks such as record-keeping, report writing, and personnel evaluations to support service operations.
  • Strengthened public safety awareness and perception through educational presentations, workshops, and community relations events.
  • Participated actively in physical fitness programs aimed at maintaining optimal performance levels required for firefighting duties.

Bushfire Mitigation Officer / Fire Fighter

Ventia
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Response and Participation in a wide variety of Incidents including wildfires, urban interface fires and mutual aid incidents
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and wildfire suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
  • Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing Advanced First aid and Advanced Resuscitation techniques when necessary.
  • Incident Control and strategic fire fighting operations
  • Participated in hazard reductions and public relations activities
  • Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
  • Implementation of dynamic risk assessment and control under pressure
  • Implementing critical risk analysis and action plans
  • Safe response driving and navigation to incident scenes while driving vehicles under operational conditions
  • Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow first responders by participating in joint training exercises and supporting mutual aid agreements.
  • Strengthened public safety awareness and perception through educational presentations, workshops, and community relations events.
  • Participated actively in physical fitness programs aimed at maintaining optimal performance levels required for firefighting duties.
  • Planning and conducting prescribed burning activates to maintain asset protection zoning

Retained Fire Fighter

Fire Rescue NSW
01.2014 - 03.2017
  • Response and Participation in a wide variety of Incidents including wildfires, urban structural fires and road crash incidents
  • Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
  • Response to wildfires and Urban fire incidents
  • Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing Advanced First aid and Advanced Resuscitation techniques when necessary.
  • Incident Control and strategic fire fighting operations
  • Participated in hazard reductions and public relations activities
  • Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
  • Implementation of dynamic risk assessment and control under pressure
  • Promoted a culture of safety within fire services by adhering to established protocols in both routine activities and emergency situations.
  • Implementing critical risk analysis and action plans
  • Safe response driving and navigation to incident scenes while driving vehicles under operational conditions
  • Led successful search-and-rescue missions to locate missing persons or trapped individuals during fires or natural disasters.
  • Checked fire indication and automated fire safety systems and equipment for proper use and maintenance in public properties
  • Contributed to positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow first responders by participating in joint training exercises and supporting mutual aid agreements.
  • Completed timely administrative tasks such as record-keeping, report writing, and personnel evaluations to support service operations.
  • Strengthened public safety awareness and perception through educational presentations, workshops, and community relations events.
  • Participated actively in physical fitness programs aimed at maintaining optimal performance levels required for firefighting duties.

Volunteer Fire Fighter

NSW Rural Fire Service
01.2008 - 01.2017

Lakes Team, Far West NSW, Hunter Valley

  • Gaining qualifications in bush, village and advanced fire fighter, CABA (compressed air Breathing apparatus), as well as advanced oxygen resuscitation and first aid
  • Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
  • Actively participated in Fire Fighting operations
  • Response to wildfires and Urban fire incidents
  • Incident Control
  • Participated in hazard reductions and public relations activities
  • Conduct Fire Mitigation and Community Engagement activities
  • Learnt how to use initiative under enormous pressure
  • Obtained knowledge in 4x4 driving, truck driving and the use of fire response appliances and radio communications
  • Lakes Team, Far West NSW, Hunter Valley
  • Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
  • Served as a role model to aspiring firefighters through mentorship, training support, and sharing of professional experiences.

Emergency Services Officer

Peabody Energy
02.2012 - 04.2015
  • Response and Command of wide variety of Incidents including wildfires, Urban Fire, Underground and Surface Mining Incidents
  • Oversaw recruitment, induction and performance evaluations of Emergency Response Team members as well as ongoing skills gap analysis
  • Monitored implementation and success of protocols and Emergency response procedures.
  • Optimized resource allocation and rostering maintain emergency response personnel capabilities
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration by establishing strong relationships with site managers, HSET, and emergency services
  • Developed training content and material, conducted workshops for emergency response personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge
  • Expedited production recovery efforts by coordinating with site control, HSET, mine managers to ensure smooth transition from emergency incident back to production
  • Promoted a culture of operational preparedness among ERT members by regularly sharing best practices, lessons learned, and other relevant information from the field of emergency management.
  • Organized regular tabletop exercises and mock scenarios by involving mine management to test the effectiveness of existing ERT and ER plans under simulated events
  • Evaluated existing emergency operations plans for potential areas of improvement, recommending updates as needed to ensure optimal preparedness levels.
  • Collaborated with neighboring sites and services to develop mutual aid agreements that facilitated rapid intervention during large-scale emergencies.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to personnel for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Stocktake, inventory and drug checked scheduled pharmaceutical supplies
  • Implemented successful healthcare programs through professionalism, quality of care, medical teachings and empathetic patient care.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice utilizing available online medical direction
  • Development and continual improvement of Emergency Services Resources
  • Incident Control, Planning and Management
  • Conduct and record drug and alcohol testing
  • Maintain communication and working relationships with HSET team, site administration and mine management
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical information
  • Routinely working with nurses and paramedic to assess Low and High Acuity patients for transport, treatment and return to work
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.

Education

Diploma in Public Safety Emergency Management -

CLET

Advanced Diploma in Emergency Management -

CLET

Certificate IV – Training and Assessment - TAE40116

Pinnacle Training

Certificate IV – Work Health and Safety -

CLET

Cert IV – Healthcare -

Parasol

Cert IV – Emergency Medical Response -

First Response Australia

Certificate III – Emergency Response and Rescue -

Diamond Protection Training

Certificate III – Public Safety ( Fire Fighting Operations ) -

Diamond Protection Training

Drive Operate 4x4

Motorschool Driver Training

Drive Operate Medium Vehicle

Motorschool Driving School

CFBT Instructor Level 1

Aus Rescue - IFE Endorsed

CFBT Instructor Level 2

Aus Rescue - IFE Endorsed

Drive Operate Heavy Vehicle

Motorschool Driver Training
2011

Skills

  • Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor
  • Advanced Rigger
  • Breathing Apparatus Instructor
  • Emergency Services Coordinator
  • WHS and HSE Advisor
  • Medical Emergency Services Officer
  • Trainer Assessor Skillset
  • ERT Trainer
  • AIIMS Incident Control and Command
  • Aviation Asset Management
  • Rope Access L1
  • Emergency Medical Technician

Additional Information

  • Covid-19 Vaccinations
  • National Criminal History Check
  • Diploma in Public Safety Emergency Management
  • Advanced Diploma in Emergency Management
  • Certificate IV – Training and Assessment TAE40116
  • Certificate IV – Work Health and Safety
  • Cert IV – Healthcare
  • Cert IV – Emergency Medical Response
  • Certificate III – Emergency Response and Rescue inc Underground BG4
  • Certificate III – Public Safety (Fire Fighting Operations)
  • HR Heavy Vehicle Drivers License Unrestricted - NSW
  • HRW License – Light Forklift
  • HRW License – Dogging
  • HRW License – Basic Rigging
  • HRW License – Intermediate Rigging
  • HRW License – Advanced Rigging
  • HRW License – WP under 11m
  • HRW License – WP 13m and above
  • Work safely at Heights
  • Perform Tower Rescue
  • MSMWHS216 - Operate breathing apparatus
  • PUAFIR207 - Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
  • PUASAR032 - Vertical Rescue
  • RIIVEH305A – Maintain and operate 4x4 vehicle
  • AURTGA001 – Drive and Manoeuvre Trailer
  • PUAFIR408B – Plan aviation operation (Helicopter)
  • PUAVEH001B – Drive vehicle in operational conditions
  • WH&S Construction industry White Card
  • RF EME Radiations Awareness certificate
  • HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid (Occupational)
  • HLTAID015 – Provide Oxygen Resuscitation
  • HLTAID016 – Manage First Aid Services and Resources
  • PUAFIR204 – Respond to wildfire
  • PUAFIR303 – Suppress Wildfire
  • HLTAMB – Non Emergency and Emergency Patient Transport
  • ICLS – Intermediate Cardiac Life Support – ALS 1 and ALS2 Certification
  • CFBT Instructor Level 1 – IFE Certification (compartment fire behaviour training)
  • CFBT Instructor Level 2 – IFE Certification (compartment fire behaviour training)

Timeline

Leading Fire Rescue Instructor / MESO

Diamond Protection
03.2022 - 11.2023

Senior Forest Fire Operations Manager

DELWP - Victoria
01.2020 - 01.2022

Emergency Services Coordinator - MESO

On Air Services Pty Ltd
10.2019 - Current

Fire Fighter

CFA Victoria/FRV Victoria
03.2017 - 01.2020

Bushfire Mitigation Officer / Fire Fighter

Ventia
04.2015 - 03.2017

Retained Fire Fighter

Fire Rescue NSW
01.2014 - 03.2017

Emergency Services Officer

Peabody Energy
02.2012 - 04.2015

Volunteer Fire Fighter

NSW Rural Fire Service
01.2008 - 01.2017

Diploma in Public Safety Emergency Management -

CLET

Advanced Diploma in Emergency Management -

CLET

Certificate IV – Training and Assessment - TAE40116

Pinnacle Training

Certificate IV – Work Health and Safety -

CLET

Cert IV – Healthcare -

Parasol

Cert IV – Emergency Medical Response -

First Response Australia

Certificate III – Emergency Response and Rescue -

Diamond Protection Training

Certificate III – Public Safety ( Fire Fighting Operations ) -

Diamond Protection Training

Drive Operate 4x4

Motorschool Driver Training

Drive Operate Medium Vehicle

Motorschool Driving School

CFBT Instructor Level 1

Aus Rescue - IFE Endorsed

CFBT Instructor Level 2

Aus Rescue - IFE Endorsed

Drive Operate Heavy Vehicle

Motorschool Driver Training
Jamie Hamilton