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Ahmed Abbas

Lahore

Summary

Highly skilled with significant knowledge of fire protection systems, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operations. Provides high-level technical support for firefighting and prevention of commercial building systems. A firefighter, EMT, and safety professional with over 13 years of experience in emergency services. Highly skilled in operating fire control equipment and performing salvaging operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Fire Chief

Saudi Sicli
07.2023 - Current

Acts as Fire Chief in the Fire Chief's absence.

- Assists the Fire Chief with the development and management of the fire department.

- Coordinates activities with all shifts.

- Assists the Fire Chief with developing policies and standard operating guidelines.

- Administers and enforces Port, Island, and department policies and guidelines.

- Oversees and manages the department's radio communication system.

- Performs other duties as required or assigned.

- Directly supervises three subordinate supervisors who supervise 54 employees in the department.

- Addresses complaints and resolves problems.

- Responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and directing of day-to-day operations.

- Evaluate all emergency operations, including fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials mitigation.

- Additional responsibilities include fire prevention, training, safety, coordinating the maintenance of apparatus, coordinating the purchase and maintenance of tools and equipment, and coordinating the maintenance of facilities.

- Assists the Fire Chief in post-operation analyses and evaluations.

  • Assisted with training and development of new firefighters through thedevelopment of extensive job-related modules
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition

Fire Captain

Nesma United Industries
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Participate as a member of the senior management team.
  • Plan and organize activities of fire suppression shift including review of workload, prioritizing work, delegating assignments, and scheduling staff.
  • Provide supervision and leadership to assigned fire officers.

Conducts emergency drills - pumps, hoses, ladders, SCBA, and other equipment.

- Conducts fire prevention programs and fire safety education in communities.

- Conducts community risk assessment and risk reduction plans.

- Parades, bunker gear inspection, and kit inspection daily.

  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding the best ways to extinguish them based on the type of fuel and environment.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Compiled and maintained log books, run reports, and training records.
  • Inspected stations, uniforms, and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
  • Directed work of 8 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires
  • Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires

Fire & Safety Officer

ASK Development
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.

Conduct Fire Safety & Emergency Drills. (Evacuation, Fire Safety, First Aid).

Pre-incident planning and Carrying out Risk Assessment for the working site.

Inspecting, Testing, and Operations of Fire Protection Pump and Fire Alarm System.

Canting/Decanting of Diesel. (Fire Prevention).

Screening, Testing, and maintaining records during the Epidemic (Covid-19).

Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of First Aid Fire Fighting Appliances.

Enforce workers to follow strict Safety rules & regulations.

Maintain Data Records, Making SOP’s and Statics.

HSE & Fire Officer

Haseen Habib Company
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
  • Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
  • Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
  • Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.

Power plant Maintenance (Shutdown).

Annual maintenance of Grid station & all Electrical Rooms (Shutdown *2).

Fire safety Audit (Annual/Monthly).

Conduct Training of Fire safety, Evacuation & HSE.

Prepared Accident/Incident Reports.

Making SOP’s & Administrate First Aid and CPR.

Making HSE statics (Annually/Monthly)

Canting/Decanting of LPG.

Fire & Safety Officer

Chiragh Builders
02.2015 - 03.2017
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Inspected and tested building manual and automatic response fire suppression systems.

Perform Rescueand salvage Overhaul Operations.

Administrate First Aid & CPR.

Assist in Quarterly Fire Drill Exercises.

Operate Wet-Riser Centrifugal Fire Fighting System.

  • Led 07 investigations of fires to determine causes
  • Assisted over 70 businesses, healthcare and educational facilities by writing and maintaining fire safety and evacuation plans

Firefighter

Nishat Chunian Group
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
  • Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Developed and implemented fire safety plans to increase preparedness and rapid response.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
  • Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.

Firefighter

Lahore Fire Brigade
03.2011 - 02.2013
  • extinguishing fires in their area.
  • protecting life and property in the event of fires in their area.
  • rescuing and protecting people in the event of a road traffic collision, and.
  • rescuing and protecting people in the event of other emergencies.
  • Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment’s and Maintenance.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
  • Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
  • Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.

Education

MA International Relations - International Relations

University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
2016

High School Diploma -

Lahore Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Lahore, Pakistan
2011

Skills

  • Crisis and Emergency Operations
  • Project management
  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Employee relations
  • Team Building
  • Customer Relations
  • Risk Management
  • Staff Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Evaluations

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Firefighter of year
  • Firefighter of the quarter
  • First Pakistani firefighter in Neom

Affiliations

  • Lahore Fire Brigade
  • Rescue & Emergency Services 1122
  • Pakistan Civil Defense
  • Saaciwce
  • Mansol Technical Training institute
  • Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
  • Frontline Foundation
  • National Vocational & Technical Training Commission
  • Fire Direct
  • Neom
  • International Association of Fire Fighters
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • FM Global
  • International Association for Continuing Education and Training

Timeline

Assistant Fire Chief

Saudi Sicli
07.2023 - Current

Fire Captain

Nesma United Industries
09.2021 - 05.2023

Fire & Safety Officer

ASK Development
04.2019 - 07.2021

HSE & Fire Officer

Haseen Habib Company
04.2017 - 04.2019

Fire & Safety Officer

Chiragh Builders
02.2015 - 03.2017

Firefighter

Nishat Chunian Group
01.2013 - 12.2014

Firefighter

Lahore Fire Brigade
03.2011 - 02.2013

MA International Relations - International Relations

University of The Punjab

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of The Punjab

High School Diploma -

Lahore Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Ahmed Abbas