Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Affiliations
Dublin Fire Brigade 125th Event coordinator
DFB Museum Curator
Mentor - St.Kevins killians Gaa Club
Timeline
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Darren Donovan

Dolphins Barn Fire Station

Summary

  • Motivated firefighter with over 20 years of experience, resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record, like to lead by example.
  • Prior to joining the fire brigade, I worked in a hydraulics company, started at junior level and finished as manager.
  • I've always wanted to be a firefighter, I applied for Cork and Galway fire service, but unfortunately, I was unsuccessful. As a result of this I passed the IFE preliminary course, got my C licence, joined civil defence to help my DFB application. I was successful and joined the DFB in 2003 and have 20 years' experience, spending time in no.2 and no.7 station. I have done many courses including SRT, Rope Rescue, Supervisor. I always apply for courses MER and am waiting to do Tall & Complex & heavy rescue, recently applied for driving instructor role but was unsuccessful.
  • I have been previously unsuccesful in the sub officer competition. As a result of this I realised my shortcomings and have since addressed these.
  • I have a passion for the job, so much so I've been referred to as Mr. Fire Brigade, due to the work I have done in no.2 station, including looking after station décor including pictures, a deceased members wall and two digital screens that display photographs from the past and present.
  • Dublin Fire Brigade museum curator, scanning old photographs and negatives to digitally preserve the history of the fire brigade.
  • Dublin Fires Brigade Anbulance 125th event

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Fire Fighter

Dublin City Council
, Ireland
10.2003 - Current
  • All duties as directed by Officer in charge
  • Acting Sub Officer
  • DFB Museum Curator
  • Assistant Event coordinator 125th Ambulance Celebration
  • G/O Sub Officer Development Course 2023
  • G/O Recruits Breathing apparatus Training Course
  • Firefighter
  • Heavy Driver / Pump Operator / Driving of all Emergency Vehicles
  • Paramedic
  • Swift Water rescue Technician
  • Rope Rescue Supervisor
  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • Recruit Station Familiarisation
  • Participation in schools programme
  • Completion of Internship
  • Temporary Mess Manager
  • On Station events coordinator
  • Developed professional relationships within community by informing individuals of fire safety and prevention methods via Museum visits and Fire prevention
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately
  • Provide station tours
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Assistant Manager

Milore Trading Ltd
Dublin 12, Ireland
09.1994 - 10.2003
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Motivated management and staff teams to consistently deliver high quality, customer-focused service.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

General Operative

Kinsella Brothers Builders
Dublin 24, Ireland
03.1992 - 08.1994
  • General operative duties, Labouring
  • Collaborated with team to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
  • Responded promptly to work orders and production schedules for timely task completion

Education

Level 7 - Emergency Medical Technician

Royal College Of Surgeons
2004 - 2005

The Institute Of Fire Engineers Preliminary Exam

DFB Training College
10.1999 - 03.2000

Established Leaving Certificate -

Tallaght Community School
06.1993

Skills

  • Firefighting activities
  • Facility and equipment maintenance
  • Patient care documentation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Training programme participation
  • Community relations
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Casualty handling
  • Premises inspection
  • Personnel management
  • Heavy rescue
  • Engaging leadership style
  • File and records management
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public relations

Additional Information

Acting Sub OfficerAll duties of a Sub OfficerAssisted District Officer and Station Officer in the implementation of the District Plan.Address staff issues and welfare, and motivate crew for operational readiness.Maintained the safety standards in Fire Station by carrying out the monthly station safety checks and completing the maintenance request form.Assisted the Station Officer in delivering station training.In accordance with DFB incident command system, taking charge of any incidents as appropriate, pending the arrival of a more senior Officer.Complying with DCC/DFB safety management policies and complying with the DFB safety system.Liaising with other outside agencies both at station level and at operational incidents.Ensuring proper update and handover to Senior Officer and ensuring appropriate records of incidents are maintained.Rope Rescue SupervisorPlanning offsite drills with District Officer.Safety checks.Crew assignments.On station training.Briefing/debriefing crews.Reporting to officer in charge that training is done and passed.Ensuring all operational incidents were carried out in line with training and DFB guidelines.Recording of training records and keeping updated.Participating in Rope Rescue training and drills with No.3 Station.Firefighter/ParamedicAll duties as directed by Officer in charge.Driving all emergency vehicles.Swift Water Rescue Technician.Rope Rescue Technician.Participation in Schools ProgrammeCompletion of InternshipAssistant Mess ManagerCompletion of EMT InternshipMonitoring of new Paramedic InternshipGained a vast amount of experience at operational incidents due to workload and diversity of Bravo DistrictOBI MuseumIn November 2021 I approached BTO Brendan Carroll and museum curator Paul Hand with an initiative I had for the OBI. There are hundreds if not thousands of old photographs and articles in boxes and presses in the museum and OBI. I had the idea of scanning and digitizing all the photos and articles with the intention of preserving DFB history and displaying same. My idea also included the installation of new screens in the OBI for the purpose of displaying the photos and articles. The BTO facilitated me with some days in the OBI museum to scan photos and articles onto a hard drive. I hope to have the project completed and ready in early 2022.RTA Equipment Bag InitiativeWhile checking of motors at start of a shift, I would often come across the RTA tape loose and wrapped around equipment in the locker and the line marking spray missing nozzles making them useless. These spray bottles would end up becoming redundant and need to be replaced even though they weren't empty, costing DFB money. I discovered that these pieces of equipment would fit into one of the life jacket bags perfectly, therefore protecting the equipment. I approached my Sub Officer with my idea and he showed the District Officer. They liked the idea and forwarded it to the D/O in charge of logistics, after a number of emails between us we arranged to get the bags made in orange to distinguish them from the life jackets. All the appliances in Dolphins Barn Station are now fitted with these bags and have proved to be a great success.On Station Events CoordinatorI was instrumental in organizing and retaining the on station Christmas family party and summer BBQ. This involved organizing the day and ensuring visitors safety while in the stationI plan and organize station trips and social nights.I setup and maintain the stations savings fund and contributions.I designed and implemented the on station museum, to display artifacts and which includes two visual displays of photographs that represent the lifetime of the station and personnel who have served there as well as incidents attended.I am a regular contributor of information to the Dublin Fire Brigade social media account.I am the D Watch representative for the Dolphins Barn Fire Station Social Committee.St. Kevin's Killian's GAA ClubI am involved as a mentor with the under 7 GAA team both football and hurling. Some of my duties involve setting up drills for training, assisting on match days and liaising with the kids parents.

Affiliations

  • Mentor - St. Kevins Killians GAA Club

Dublin Fire Brigade 125th Event coordinator

  • Reporting to Station Officer, Brigade Training Officer, ACFO and CFO
  • Implement plan for event
  • Risk Assessment for event
  • Event Management Plan - research wall display / event display
  • Coordinating guests arriving
  • Dealing with outside agencies and dignitaries
  • Equipment requisition
  • Vehicle / Equipment safety checks
  • Recruiting volunteers
  • Slideshow display
  • Showcasing Dublin Fire Brigade various skill sets
  • Dealing with media


DFB Museum Curator

  • Documenting equipment
  • Liaising with Brigade Training Officer
  • Organising Tours - schools / elderly / retired members families
  • Scanning and digitising photographs and negatives for preservation
  • Organising digital media display in training Centre

Mentor - St.Kevins killians Gaa Club

  • Volunteer
  • Currently mentor for under 9s football and hurling team
  • First aid
  • Coaching sessions
  • Liaising with parents
  • Child Safe programme
  • Club CPR training initative
  • Fundraising

Timeline

Fire Fighter

Dublin City Council
10.2003 - Current

The Institute Of Fire Engineers Preliminary Exam

DFB Training College
10.1999 - 03.2000

Assistant Manager

Milore Trading Ltd
09.1994 - 10.2003

General Operative

Kinsella Brothers Builders
03.1992 - 08.1994

Level 7 - Emergency Medical Technician

Royal College Of Surgeons
2004 - 2005

Established Leaving Certificate -

Tallaght Community School

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