Ivan P. Ward
Huntums Ghut, Tortola British Virgin Islands,VG
Summary
Dedicated firefighter/crew commander with 19+ years of experience in fire prevention and protection. Demonstrated expertise in safety protocols and skills. Seeking a challenging position to utilize existing skills, drive personal growth, and contribute to professional development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Commander
BVI Airport Authority
Beef Island, British Virgin Islands
09.2005 - Current
- Supervises Firefighters on a designated Watch at the Fire Station
- Responsible for shift assignment, entrapped persons, and animals.
- Supervises routine maintenance checks and tests on all Fire Service appliances, equipment, and fire kits, ensuring a state of readiness.
- Inspect the aerodrome to ensure adherence to licensing requirements and fire prevention regulations.
- Conduct visits of aircraft and organizations within the station area for familiarization with the location of the fire prevention and suppression systems, and chemical and water supplies.
- Conduct inspections of sources of water supply within the aerodrome to verify that they are in a state of good repair and report any issues to the Deputy Chief of Fire.
- Conduct drills and instructional lectures on firefighting and fire prevention methods and techniques, and operations of firefighting equipment.
- Liaises with Deputy Chief Fire Officer to conduct airport evacuation drills and provide information on Fire Safety and Fire Prevention practices to airport and aircraft personnel.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Public Works Department
Road Town, Tortola, , British Virgin Islands
02.2003 - 09.2005
- Performed regular mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery, such as pumps, conveyors, fans, and gearboxes.
- Repaired and replaced worn parts in order to maintain proper functioning of the machines.
- Assisted with installation and setup of new machinery.
- Documented all repairs and maintenance activities performed on each machine.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems using schematic diagrams and technical manuals.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to reduce friction between moving components.
- Calibrated various instruments used for measuring pressure, temperature, flow rate.
- Maintained accurate records of spare parts inventory levels for timely replenishment orders.
- Reassembled repaired components following manufacturer's specifications and guidelines.
- Operated forklifts or cranes to move heavy equipment safely around the facility.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Disassembled malfunctioning components for thorough inspection and diagnosis of faults.
Education
High School Diploma -
BVI High School
Road Town, Tortola09-1992
Primary School Certificate -
Road Town Primary School
Road Town06-1988
Skills
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Computer and typing skills
- Internet
- Mechanical skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Fire Extinguisher Repairs
Accomplishments
- Effective Team Building Workshop
- Junior Officers Leadership Academy
- ICS100/200 Introduction to Incident Command System
- Incident Command Initial 2 C/22
- Firefighter Revalidation Course
- Firefighter Initial 1A/07
- Breathing Apparatus Wearer 1 A/07
- Hazmat Course
Timeline
Crew Commander
BVI Airport Authority
09.2005 - Current
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Public Works Department
02.2003 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
BVI High School
Primary School Certificate -
Road Town Primary School
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