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Simon Whelan

Simon Whelan

Mechanical Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Station Manager at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS)

  • Education

    • University of Bath

      1989 - 1993
      Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons Thermo / Fluid Dynamics, Structures 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Bristol University Royal Naval Unit

  • Experience

    • AVX

      Jul 1993 - Dec 1996
      Mechanical Engineer

    • City Technology by Honeywell

      Mar 1997 - May 2000
      Manufacturing Engineer

    • Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS)

      May 2000 - now
      Station Manager

      Currently Station Manager leading the South Hub Protection team. Responsible for supporting the business community and risk based inspections to ensure Fire Safety legal compliance on the Isle of Wight. Previously Watch Manager at Eastleigh Fire Station which is also Hampshire's Specialist Technical Rescue capability. Prior to this I was based at Fareham fire station including Hampshire's Water Rescue Capability. In addition, I completed a year working in the 'Fire as a Health Asset' department as the Coresponder Performance Manager. Working closely with South Central Ambulance Service to provide a firefighter medical response. Show less

    • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS)

      Jan 2006 - now
      Urban Search and Rescue Team Leader

      I am currently Crew Manager / Unit Team Leader in the Urban Search and Rescue team based at Eastleigh Fire Station. In addition, I am a Team Leader in Hampshire's International Search and Rescue team which recently deployed as part of the UKISAR team to Turkey following the devastating earthquake.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MHFA Standard

      Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) Community Interest Company
      Feb 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Level 3 Technical Rope Rescue Supervisor

      LYON WORK & RESCUE LTD.
      Jan 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • NHS Volunteer

      Issued by NHS on Mar 2020
      NHSAssociated with Simon Whelan

    • Community First Responder

      Issued by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust on Jan 2016
      South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustAssociated with Simon Whelan