Ron Bates
Coolgardie,Western Australia
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Safety Assessor
Bates Fire Protection
08.2016 - Current
- Engage clients in fire safety protocols, Conduct annual fire safety inspections, Perform routine maintenance and testing of fire equipment, Maintain regular communication with all clients
- Conducted field inspections to verify property characteristics, noting discrepancies between actual conditions and reported information for accurate assessments.
- Streamlined assessment processes for increased efficiency by implementing advanced software tools and innovative methodologies.
Fire Safety Assessor
Quantum Fire Services
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Very High Strata Based Clients, Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast Reigns, Regular Maintenance and Testing of Buildings for Fire compliance, Regular maintenance and testing of fire equipment on sites, contestant updates with clients imp[roving their safety in their buildings, upholding all insurance and Australian standards, delivering a above level of excellence of service
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, attending professional conferences and participating in ongoing training opportunities.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members on best practices for data collection and analysis, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Director
Priority Fire Services
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Very High Client Based Services, Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast regions, Annual Fire Safety Inspections of Residential, Commercial an Industrial Building for fire compliance, Advising clients on potential dangers and working with them to rectify issues, Routine Maintenance and Testing of all fire Equipment on premises
Fire Fighter
N.S.W. Rural Fire Service
11.1991 - 06.2016
- Attend all types of Incident calls, MVA's, House and car fires, Large Bush and scrub fires, gas fires, explosions, remote area fire fighting, deployment anywhere needed approx 3000 calls, Working alongside many different services and diverse operations, mitigating community welfare events with local RSl and businesses, Acting Captain - Captain in Group Officer Training, Senior Deputy Captain, Deputy Captain, President, Vice President, Assistant Secretary, Training Officer, Assistant Training Officer, Equipment and Maintenance Officer, Chainsaw Officer, CABA Officer, Station Officer, Welfare Officer, First Aid Officer, Community Safety Officer
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
Test Station Manager
Promaster
05.2010 - 03.2016
- Central coast based, Client based service for fire protection testing of external client based buildings, Manage and run Recharge bay, with stock, turnover, pick up and delivery
- Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, Hunter Valley regions, Pressure test and recharge all types of fire extinguishers to 25kg., Back-Up Service technician for fire servicing and testing
Fire Technican
Men in Red
05.2003 - 09.2009
- Service and Testing of Fire Extinguishers, fire blankets and hose reels, Service and Testing of Sprinkler and Hydrant Systems, Testing of Fire Panels and Occupant Warning Systems, Exit and Emergency light testing, Testing all Fire Components in each building, Servicing Westfield Sites through ContractEducation
Level 1 Clerk - distinctions
Betta Carters Centre
03.2003 - 06.2003
- Advanced Data Base (Access 2000), Advanced Spreadsheets (Excel 2000), Advanced Word (Word 2000), Keyboarding 27.3 WPM
Village Fire Fighter - Compentant
N.S.W. Rural Fire Service
10.1996 - 10.1996
- Understanding of Village fire Fighting Practices, Understand and knowledge of Pumps and Pumping from appliance and portable units, LPG Gas Fire Competent Attack, Skilled Work Practices with Fire Hose workings, Maps and Mapping
Education
Keyboarding
Betta Careers Centre
Gosford, NSW06.2003
Advanced Word Processing
Betta Careers Centre
Gosford, NSW06.2003
Advanced Database
Betta Careers Centre
Gosford, NSW06.2003
Skills
- Identifying possible dangers in buildings for fire prevention
- Passionate about educating people for their own safety in their own homes
- Relating to people and having great understanding of their needs
Projects
03/17, 03/22, Annual Fire Testing and Upgrades, 2 Katherine St, Chattswood, N.S.W. 07/23, 07/23, Smoke Detectors, Powerpoint presentation put forward to the community for safety, Personal feedback
Timeline
Fire Safety Assessor
Quantum Fire Services
10.2017 - 03.2022
Fire Safety Assessor
Bates Fire Protection
08.2016 - Current
Director
Priority Fire Services
03.2012 - 06.2016
Test Station Manager
Promaster
05.2010 - 03.2016
Fire Technican
Men in Red
05.2003 - 09.2009
Level 1 Clerk - distinctions
Betta Carters Centre
03.2003 - 06.2003
Village Fire Fighter - Compentant
N.S.W. Rural Fire Service
10.1996 - 10.1996
Fire Fighter
N.S.W. Rural Fire Service
11.1991 - 06.2016
Keyboarding
Betta Careers Centre
Advanced Word Processing
Betta Careers Centre
Advanced Database
Betta Careers Centre
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