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Ehab Gress

Ehab Gress

New Cairo,EGYPT

Summary

Seeking a reputable position in which i can utilize my wide experience and capabilities in the field of firefighting and rescue operations.

Training professional with strong focus on leadership, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adapt to evolving challenges while driving impactful training programs. Expert in enhancing team performance through effective communication, mentorship, and problem-solving skills. Respected for reliability and ability to deliver results in high-pressure environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialized Training Lieutenant-Colonel

MOI – General Administration of Civil Protection – Training Institute
09.2021 - Current
  • Both lecturing and field Training the Civil defense officers as well as civilians involved in fire prevention, first response, firefighting and rescue operations all over Egypt.
  • Site training on different kinds of firefighting equipment (vehicles – aerial ladders – platforms – oscillating monitors – pumps – fire hoses – spreaders and cutters – evacuation equipment …. ).
  • Teaching the trainees “Risk assessment schemes” in different incidents.
  • Teaching the trainees “fire prevention procedures” as well as the regulations of the Egyptian Fire codes.
  • Member of the Police officers’ committee that was concerned with training the squad elected by the “international Civil defense organization” in combating against buildings’ fires (advanced level)

Lieutenant-Colonel

MOI - General Administration of Civil Protection – Protection of Touristic Facilities Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Site Inspection on all Touristic facilities and premises making sure they are following the Egyptian code regulations imposed by the “Authority of Civil defense”
  • Making sure that all the fire prevention systems at such facilities are sufficient and according to the law to avoid any human or property loss.
  • Responsible for setting the fire prevention schemes and requirements for different touristic premises and facilities
  • Issuing fire brigade’s licenses for any start- up touristic facility
  • Updating the fire brigade’s licenses for any touristic facility wishing to continue operating after inspecting and making sure that the fire brigade’s regulations are met.
  • Taking part in firefighting and rescue operations in case of occurrence and emergency.

Firefighting Major – District Head

MOI - Civil Defense Department – Matrouh Governorate
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • North coast district head
  • Responsible for firefighting and intervention in case of fire or emergency events.
  • Responsible for on-site rescue operation in case of incidence.
  • Issuing licenses from fire brigade for touristic facilities, after inspection, wishing to operate in the region.
  • Securing important and vital facilities against the risk of fire.
  • Securing vital events against the risk of fire as well explosives pre-checks.
  • Periodical check on all resorts, facilities, industrial sites …. To make sure all fire prevention precautions are met and providing permissions for them to operate.

firefighting Captain

MOI - Civil Defense Department – Cairo Governorate
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Specialized firefighter responsible for taking part in firefighting and intervention in case of any incident.
  • Taking part in all on-site rescue operations.
  • Setting the regulations for different types of buildings in order to comply with the fire brigade’s codes and requirements.
  • Training the staff of soldiers concerned with intervention in case of fire.

Lieutenant

Egyptian Ministry of Interior
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Serviced at different Police stations
  • Responsible for public security and safety in the area
  • Launching police patrols to ensure stability and safety for personnel as well as facilities
  • Responsible for the safety of vital facilities in the area.
  • Responsible for writing, approving and bookkeeping of all records at the station

Education

Bachelor of Police Sciences - Bachelor of Police Sciences

Police Academy
Cairo
06.2005

Skills

  • Dedicated professional
  • Team leadership
  • Effective performance in high-pressure situations
  • Flexible in dynamic environments
  • Sports proficiency

Languages

Arabic
English

Training Courses Certificates

  • Certificate of appreciation from ICDO, For conducting field training on "Structural firefighting - Advanced level" to the elected team, Egypt, 2023
  • "Emergency Response to hazardous materials incidents", Civil Defense institute, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2023
  • Certificate of appreciation from New Cairo Technological University NCT, For lecturing and supporting technological learning, Egypt
  • Certificate of appreciation from General administration of Civil protection, For the role played during COP 27, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 2022
  • First aid and live saving training course, The Egyptian Red Crescent, Egypt, 2021
  • "Mid-Rank Leaders course No. 248", Police officers training institute - Police Academy, Egypt, 2021
  • "Athletic excellency - Mid-Rank Leaders course No. 248", Police officers training institute - Police Academy, Egypt, 2021
  • "Risk Assessment and Management in workplaces", The Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt, 2021
  • "Occupation Health and Safety for General Industries in accordance with OSHA standards", The Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt, 2020
  • "Facing Torrents/ flood disasters training course", Civil defense institute, General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2019
  • "Firefighting Air crafts and Ships fires training course", General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2018
  • "Mass Destructive weapons confrontation procedures", Civil defense institute, General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2017
  • "Qualified officers for facing Nuclear incidents and Securing Nuclear facilities training course", Police Academy - Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority ENRRA, Egypt, 2017
  • "Specialized officers in River's rescue operations training course", Civil defense institute, General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2017
  • "Rescue Training course", Civil defense institution, General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2016
  • "Special training on EOD Robot Protector System", EXPAL Systems, Madrid -Spain, 2015
  • "Fire Hazards Prevention training course", General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2013
  • "Firefighting Petroleum - based fires training course", General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2012
  • "Explosive Detection and Securing Supplementary course", General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2009
  • "Explosive Ordnance Disposal EOD and Deceptive Traps detection training course", Armed forces Engineering authority - Ministry of Defense, Egypt, 2009
  • "Basic Firefighting training course "- exceptional edition, General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2008-2009
  • "Advanced Firefighting training course", Civil defense training Center, General administration of Civil protection, Egypt, 2008
  • "MBA abstract to master HR and OB program", Society of Petroleum engineers S.P.E, Egypt, 2008
  • "Shooting training course", Police officers Training Institute, Egypt, 2006
  • "New lieutenants enrolled at Police stations", Police officers Training Institute, Egypt, 2006
  • "Capabilities Support Project within the Field of Human Rights", United Nations Developing Program UNDP, Egypt, 2005
  • Certificate of appreciation from Media & Public relations sector "- Matrouh Governorate, For the effort exerted in Promoting work during the period from 2016 till 2020
  • Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation from Mr. Mahmoud Tawfik - Mister of Interior, For the exerted effort in promoting work, Egypt, 2019
  • Global Biosecurity enhancement program for law enforcement, Biological risk and mitigation measures workshop, 2025-04-01, INTERPOL Bioterrorism prevention unit

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 30/09/1984
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Specialized Training Lieutenant-Colonel

MOI – General Administration of Civil Protection – Training Institute
09.2021 - Current

Lieutenant-Colonel

MOI - General Administration of Civil Protection – Protection of Touristic Facilities Department
01.2020 - 01.2021

Firefighting Major – District Head

MOI - Civil Defense Department – Matrouh Governorate
01.2016 - 01.2020

firefighting Captain

MOI - Civil Defense Department – Cairo Governorate
01.2008 - 01.2016

Lieutenant

Egyptian Ministry of Interior
01.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Police Sciences - Bachelor of Police Sciences

Police Academy

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