Adam Stone

Experience

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  Infineum

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Research Chemist

  Industrial placement year, this involved the manufacture and testing of lubricant additives. The nature of my project work involved using micelle / surfactant technology to disperse a basic material within an organic medium. Experience was gained in the analysis of the detergent component which included Infrared spectroscopy, Ultra-violet spectroscopy, Lasers (Photon Correlation Spectroscopy- Particle Sizing) and finally testing the stability of detergent components within a finished additive package. Show less

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  Bureau Veritas

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Scientific Advisor

  ►Provided advice to senior officers of the fire service on Hazardous material incidents to help resolve the incident safely and minimise the impact to businesses and members of the public. ►Researched new chemical threats that the scientific adviser and fire services faced. Reviewed the existing capability and investigated new equipment. ►Liaised with scientific companies and provided a technical link to the fire services for the purchase of scientific equipment. ►Performed equipment evaluation testing and made recommendations before purchase.►Brought in new gas detection equipment for the fire rescue units.►Ascertained the cause of the fire from small-scale samples right through to attending the scene investigation; dealt with other blue light services, insurance lost adjusters and other investigators. ►Reviewed the departments’ scientific adviser training and risk assessments; sourced in a new driver training course through a third-party training company; ensured that all employees were safe when responding to incidents under blue light conditions. ☛Notable Achievements☑ Completed the Fire Investigation Course in Edinburgh and John Dehann Fire and Explosive course as part of training as a Scientific Adviser. ☑ Gained experience in radiation and completed foundation to radiation protection course from the Health Protection Agency.☑ Introduced new gas monitors and trained specialist fire service crews in their usage; minimised risk and improved fire-fighter safety at gas-release incidents. ☑ Assisted with the design and equipment content of the scientific support unit; deployed a support vehicle where laboratory conditions were required in the identification of an unknown chemical, accident investigation, fire investigations; vehicle still used by the London Fire Brigade. ☑ Attended the London July bombings and consulted senior officers on safety matters and hazardous materials for fire service personnel. Show less

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  London Fire Brigade

  Jan 2007 - now

  Station Officer

  ►Dealing with all types of accidents and disasters including fires and vehicular accidents, designated as Operational Fire Officer accountable for Management of Personnel, Training / Development, HR, and Performance Management.►Implementing standard operating procedures (SOP) for various incidents; undertaking a risk assessment for different processes by considering life risk, economic costs, and other hazards.►Advising the public on all matters relating to the protection of life and property from fire and other risk; promoting fire safety in public and commercial premises. ►Assisting in the development of an operational policy in close coordination with senior management.►Entrusted as – ✓ Member of the Fire Rescue Unit, specialising in technical rescue such as; road traffic collisions, water rescue, line rescue, Hazmat.✓ Member of the CBRN team, dealing with hazardous materials incidents or CBRN incidents, managing the resolution, managing the equipment used. ✓ Active member of the London Fire Brigades response to a (MTFA) marauding terrorism and firearms incident. ☛ Notable Achievements☑ Proved instrumental in resolving many incidents.☑ Maintained the work processes at the same pace despite removal of fire appliances and downsizing of personnel; improved many areas such as community fire safety visits, home fire safety visits, visits to high-risk premises, maintaining the crews and individuals core skills through lectures and drills. ☑ Moved station to a multiple appliance station with a technical rescue capability and responsibility of a larger team.☑ Joined CBRNe team to enhance knowledge of specialist field; enrolled and achieved the National Resilience Detection and identification course 1, 2 and 3 certification. Show less