Richard Minnie

• Implemented strategic initiatives for improved performance.
• Provide strategic leadership for all Fire & Rescue operations across Six Flags and Aquarabia parks.
• Lead Officers, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical personnel.
• Develop departmental objectives, policies, and operational procedures.
• Manage staffing levels, shift rosters, succession planning, and performance management.
• Established a strong training program relating to ride evacuations
• Executed emergency response drills regularly, fortified preparedness levels against potential threats.
• Led team training exercises to enhance unit readiness.

• Maintained an positive work environment through effective conflict resolution strategies among staff.
• Fostered strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service skills.
• Delegated tasks effectively to maximise team potential and productivity.
• Improved response times, resulting in higher client satisfaction rates.
• Coordinated staff development training to improve overall service delivery.
• Led team meetings to set performance goals and review progress regularly.
• Coordinated emergency response efforts for maximum effectiveness.
• Provided fire safety training and education to general public, promoting fire prevention awareness and preparedness.
• Coordinated with fire and rescue services during emergencies, providing critical information and support for timely, effective response.
• Responded to emergency calls within target timeframes to attend operational incidents.

• Training of fire team fulltime members & voluntary fire members in accordance with NFPA 1001 standards including water rescue.
• Established & implemented Emergency drills – hazardous materials incidents, fire, Motor vehicle accidents, etc.
• Fire Safety Inspections on Solvent Extraction, Electro-winning operations, etc.
• Incident Commander during all emergency incidents.
• Capex & Operational budget requirements identified, justified and proposed timeously.
• Reporting to the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

• Inspect and implement health and safety regulations in commercial and residential properties.
• Coordinate with local police and ambulance service departments.
• Monitor and maintain vehicles, equipment, hydrants, and water supplies.
• Manage and extinguish forest or building fires.
• Presentation performed during December 2016 to the CEO & other senior staff to establish a professional fire station – approved and was completely established December 2017 – 1st Professional Fire Station in the DRC.
• Trained all full-time & part-time fire members up to NFPA Level 1001.
• Fire prevention/safety/risk assessment program management.
• Response to all onsite mine emergency incidents as well as all emergency incidents outside mine property which inter alia included the national road in the Republic of Congo.
• Repairs and burned items from fire scenes.

• Investigate the cause of fire once it has been extinguished (not a requirement in Newfoundland)
• Maintain records on incidence of fire, injuries and loss of property
• Prepare reports on all areas of fire fighting
• Monitor the firefighting budget
• Implement fire prevention education and awareness programs
• Perform other related duties as required
• Responsible for the mine site and Airport (Category 3 airport) incidents.
• Ongoing training provided to fulltime fire members and other site personnel.
• Emergency exercises are scheduled and completed, statutory exercise requirements are met.
• Statutory and company technical specifications for fire equipment and vehicles met.
• The on-site Emergency Plan comprehends all potential risks and is current and up to date.
• 14 years leadership role in the aviation industry handling Airport Safety, Emergency Planning and Response, fire and safety and disaster planning.
• Airport RFFS

• Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Develop health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
• Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
• To provide daily supervision and support to a team of field safety supervisors and safety officers.
• To provide support and back-up to the Site HSE Manager and the deputy.
• To assist Site HSE Manager in reviewing subcontractor HSE documentation prior to approval for works.
• To undertake audits and inspections of subcontractor activities and to prepare and issue reports on the same.
• To assist subcontractors in improving their HSE performance.
• To review daily inspection reports and produce regular reviews and summaries of findings.
• To prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports as requested by the Plant Manager.
• Inform the Plant Manager of any problems regarding HSE.
• Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings.
• Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
• Maintains records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required.

• Management of Welkom including towns of Odendaalsrus, Allanridge, Virginia, Hennenman and Ventersburg: 111 Firemen and 24 Officers) – Both Fire & Ambulance Service for the entire 6 x cities
• Applied and presented to the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (USA) to be accredited as an International Fire Service Training Centre in South Africa – approved and 1st Fire Station approved in the Free State province of South Africa.
• Emergency Response intervention and mitigation.
• Budget planning & management.
• Availability & reliability of fire equipment and fire engines.
• Coordinator Emergency services and Disaster Management
• Assistant Chief Fire Officer
• Divisional officer: Fire Safety and Training
• Acting Executive Manager Public Safety and Transport (Numerous occasions) Parks, Recreation, Cemetery, Traffic and Emergency Services
• 14 years leadership role in the aviation industry handling Airport Safety, Emergency Planning and response, fire and safety and disaster planning.
• Airport RFFS

Management of Fire & Emergency Shift during station working hours and Incident Commander during all emergencies