Our People

Group Head of Operational Incident Command - Instructor

I had been to the college as a student and wanted to return as an instructor to contribute to a safer and more effective FRS.  The opportunities are endless, from expanding my knowledge of the FRS infrastructure to developing relationships with other emergency responders who can benefit from our experience.

In my role as a tutor within the Incident Command section, I deliver training both at the college and outreach to tactical and strategic commanders.

Course Instructor - Hazardous Materials

I always wanted to be an instructor at the college, and after 31 years with Cleveland Fire Brigade, I choose to join the college as a Hazardous materials tutor to share my unique experiences with students.

My role at the college, has given me an opportunity to help design training for UKFRS and other industries, and work with industry in a consultative basis, expecially the petrochemical industry which has helped to broaden my horizons.  And knowing that I am helping to develop the hazmat responders of tomorrow, gives me an enormous sense of satisfacion.

Quality Assurance Manager

It was simply through good luck that I originally joined the college, working as an Office Manager within the Fire Safety Engineering Division.  In 2003, I became the Quality Assurance Manager which was a huge challenge given the move from core progression courses to workforce development training.  The ethos is that Quality Assurance is everyone's responsibility within the college and it is my role to ensure there are no gaps in the processes and that we demonstrate that the college does continually improve.

The best bit of my role, is working with enthusiastic and motivated people who all have a common goal - to train firefighters to save lives.

Health and Safety Manager

I originally joined the college as H&S manager on a three month contract as I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to gain experience at a location internationally known for being the role model of safety.  The concept of managing safety in an environment which intentionally creates hazards is an unusual one.  I can also see that the college is going through a period of change and it is an exciting time to be part of the college as it works to maintain its position as market leader.

I would wholly recommend working at the college, its a unique place to work and and is ideally suited to someone who can embrace change, like a challenge and who is prepared to work outside the box.