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Phillip Holdsworth

Yellow Rock,NSW

Summary

Highly motivated and professional Leading Firefighter with 17 years experience. Established a career with Fire and Rescue NSW working on the frontline in fire stations in Western Sydney with a focus on, protecting life and property, reducing risk to the community by engaging in community activities, enhancing response capabilities by training firefighters and building relationships with key stakeholders. Self motivated to develop skills and enhance strengths, as exemplified by achieving qualification as a Hazmat Technician and progression to Leading Firefighter and Acting Station Officer. I am committed to FRNSW Core Values and lead by example to support a culture of integrity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Leading Firefighter

Fire And Rescue NSW
06.2021 - Current

I have immersed myself in the role of Leading Firefighter and Acting Station Officer working at various Fire Stations in the Greater Sydney Area. I have established experience in performing the role of Incident Controller, Operations Officer, Sector Commander and Hazmat Commander at numerous fires, rescues and hazardous material incidents.

While managing unfamiliar crews both permanent and retained, participating in the training and development of Fire Fighters and leading by example to instil our Core Values.

  • Implementing community safety and resilience enhancements to identified risk groups within the community, using the Station Planning System and Prime program. Initiated and actively engaged with community groups by completing Home Fire Safety Checks.
  • Delivering training to firefighters, using the Station Training Program and maintaining skill sets through practical drills.
  • Managing the administration, equipment, stores and finance of the fire station.
  • Developing strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Deployed to regional areas during floods and bushfires to assist with incident response and recovery operations.

Qualified/ Senior Firefighter

Fire And Rescue NSW
06.2006 - 06.2021

During my time at Mt Druitt Fire Station as a Qualified Firefighter I attended a large number of structure fires, worked in a diverse community participating in education programs and operational readiness through pre-incident planning. Gained my Hazmat Technicians qualification and rank of Senior Fire Fighter while working at St Marys Fire Station. During this time I developed my leadership skills, knowledge of Fire and Rescue NSW policies, procedures and legislation.

  • Ensuring the continual operational readiness by carrying out maintenance of appliances and equipment.
  • Servicing and maintaining BA cylinders and hazmat detectors.
  • Supervised and mentored junior firefighters to help maintain their operational readiness and complete studies for career progression.
  • Conducted and supported community engagement activities, to increase resilience and preparedness, including low socio-economic groups.

Education

Certificate 3 in Electrotechnology Systems

Tafe
Sydney, NSW
2002

Skills

  • Operation knowledge and expertise, with 17 years of experience
  • Hazmat technician
  • Qualified Electrician with a broad knowledge of electrical installations, fire systems and the built environment
  • Excellent communication skills with a high level of customer service
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage self, colleagues, community and stakeholders
  • Accountable for outcomes and actions
  • Act with integrity and professionalism in line with FRNSW core values
  • Strong understanding of technologies, enabling a productive and efficient work place
  • Staff development through experience and knowledge of policies and procedures
  • Ability to think in time critical, stressful situations

Key Achievements

  • Demonstrated strong leadership as an acting station officer deployed to Lismore during the 2022 floods, leading a HAZMAT crew responding to hazardous material incidents and playing a vital role in the recovery of the community.
  • Engaged support services to assist crew members dealing with critical incidents and personal issues.
  • Organised and delivered Home Fire Safety Education Programs to diverse at risk community groups while working at Penrith Fire Station in 2022 as an acting station officer.
  • After attending structure fires in various station areas, I actively prepared resources, crews and time to conduct Reactive Home Fire Safety Visits. Using various technologies to gather and record information.
  • Showed a strong command presence, communication and incident command skills, as the HAZMAT Commander during a multiagency counter terrorism training exercise at the Emergency Services Academy in 2021. Building relationships with other emergency services.
  • During the 2020 Bushfires I deployed to the south coast of NSW to assist the community in the recovery phase, using my skills and knowledge to deal with hazardous materials and offered support to community members dealing with the trauma of loosing homes and businesses.
  • I was awarded the Commissioners Group Citation after rescuing residents trapped during the 2013 Bushfires, showing courage, professionalism and leadership in a time critical stressful situation.
  • Awarded the Commissioners Merit Award (Silver Axe Award) at my recruit graduation in 2006. From the start of my career I was highly motivated and worked well in teams.

Timeline

Leading Firefighter

Fire And Rescue NSW
06.2021 - Current

Qualified/ Senior Firefighter

Fire And Rescue NSW
06.2006 - 06.2021

Certificate 3 in Electrotechnology Systems

Tafe

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