Richard Webster

Richard Webster

Waterfront Lifeguard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fire Safety Officer at City of Toronto

  • Education

    • Seneca College

      2012 - 2015
      Advanced Diploma Fire Protection Engineering Technology

      Activities and Societies: Seneca Fire Protection Student Association Vice President

    • Humber College

      2010 - 2011
      Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Certificate Firefighting and Emergency Patient Care
  • Experience

    • Toronto Police Lifeguard Service

      May 2012 - Sept 2015
      Waterfront Lifeguard
    • Cadillac Fairview

      Nov 2015 - Jul 2021

      • Responsible for the health and life safety of over 20000 occupants the 6 TDC Towers totaling 4,300,000 ft^2• Co-chair of the joint and health and safety committee representing over 100 employees• Develop and monitor annual budget to meet financial benchmarks• Provide professional and personal development to Emergency Response Team by way of coaching, guidance, performance reviews and goal setting• Ensure building compliance in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, NFPA, CAN/ULC, etc.• Monitor and manage compliance objectives from RiskCheck, AIG, AON, Pinchin and Corporate• Review and approve corporate and contractor operating procedures• Manage, review and prepare a yearly contract with fire alarm and sprinkler system contractors Show less • Responsible for the medical/first aid responses of over 20000 occupants• Ensured compliance with various provincial and national standards including Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, NFPA and CAN/ULC• Conducted fire and life safety inspections of retail, restaurant, office and mechanical areas• Performed yearly building audits with AIG/AON, RiskCheck, Pinchin and other corporate agencies• Introduced new policies and procedures to address inefficient practices within the department• Completed departmental goals to reduce environmental impact including the use of predominately soft copy storage and document creation• Trained building occupants and tenants on Fire Warden Leadership and evacuation procedures Show less

      • Manager, Fire and Life Safety

        Nov 2017 - Jul 2021
      • Emergency Response Team

        Nov 2015 - Nov 2017
    • City of Toronto

      Jul 2021 - now
      Fire Safety Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Firefight Level I

      Office of the Fire Marshall
      Jun 2011
    • Firefight Level II

      Office of the Fire Marshall
      Jun 2011
    • Incident Incestigation and Reporting Awareness

      Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)
      Feb 2016
    • Joint Health and Safety Level 1 and 2

      Occupational Safety Group Inc.
      Sept 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Webster
      Engineering Technology Endowed Bursary Recipient OACETT and Seneca Alumni Association May 2015 Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in year one, two or three of an OACETT recognized engineering or applied science technology program (see attached list) who best exemplifies the following key precepts related to integrity and professionalism in the practice of engineering technology: a desire, willingness and passion to learn; outstanding "team player" qualities; contributions to the program’s success by assuming a leadership role and helping others; exudes a positive attitude and… Show more Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in year one, two or three of an OACETT recognized engineering or applied science technology program (see attached list) who best exemplifies the following key precepts related to integrity and professionalism in the practice of engineering technology: a desire, willingness and passion to learn; outstanding "team player" qualities; contributions to the program’s success by assuming a leadership role and helping others; exudes a positive attitude and commitment; seeks innovative ideas and solutions. Show less
    • Awarded to Richard Webster
      Community Member Award Toronto Police Services Board Oct 2013 Awarded in grateful acknowledgement of unselfish assistance rendered to the Toronto Police Service, or in recognition of an initiative or innovation that has positive effect on the image or operation of the Toronto Police Service.
    • Awarded to Richard Webster
      Fire Safety Award in Memory of Rich Morris Candaian Fire Alarm Association 2013 Presented to the top student having completed year 2 of a 3 year full-time Fire Protection Technology Course with outstanding leadership, motivational and technical skills and overall academic proficiency ≥ 3.3 GPA.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Outreach Rescue Program

      Issued by Toronto Police Service on Jul 2013
      Toronto Police ServiceAssociated with Richard Webster
    • Youth Program Coach

      Issued by Harbourfront Community Centre on Jun 2011
      Harbourfront Community CentreAssociated with Richard Webster