Paul Keyes

Experience

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  ESB International

  Aug 1995 - Dec 1996

  Office Staff

  I worked in the publishing unit where my duties included the printing and archiving of technical drawings and maintaining records and preparing documentation on behalf of other sections within the organisation. I attended computer courses at local level and developed my I.T skills which have carried forward throughout all aspects of my career and education.

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  Irish Defence Forces

  Dec 1996 - Jun 1999

  Soldier

  I served with the Defence Forces providing security for Portlaoise Prison, the Central Bank, cash in transit and Explosive Ordinance Disposal. Providing armed security at checkpoints on boarder duties assisting AGS. Providing ceremonial duties on behalf of the State and serving in the Defence Forces Pipe Band. I served with UNIFIL in Lebanon providing security to the local population, conducting security operations on escorts and mine sweeping duties which took me out of our area of operations and into contact with other troops from different countries and the local community. Show less

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  Dublin Airport DUB

  Jun 1999 - Jul 2001

  Airport Police Officer

  My responsibilities as an Airport Police Officer were to maintain a safe and secure environment so as to enable the travelling public, employees and external stakeholders to use the Airport unimpeded. I worked as part of the Airport Police Fire Service to deliver a customer focused service to all users of the Airport and its environs. Serving as a Police Officer, I developed my decision making skills, meeting the demands of the public and airport management, balancing and managing expectations through accurate, sound and knowledge based decision making, often in a rapidly changing environment. Show less

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  Dublin Fire Brigade

  Jul 2001 - Jan 2019

  Firefighter/Paramedic

  Working as part of a multi disciplinary team providing a fire based EMS and rescue service to the people of Dublin for over 17 years I have developed skills in resolving emergency situations and working closely with other PRA's. I have developed and maintained close working relationships with personnel, officers, external stakeholders and training providers over the course of my career with Dublin Fire Brigade. Training and development have always been at the core of my role as a Firefighter/ Paramedic. The skills, knowledge and experience gained through operational incidents and training scenarios have proved invaluable to my success and progression in the Fire Service. Show less

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  Kildare County Council

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2023

  Assistant Chief Fire Officer

  My role as a Senior Officer in Kildare Fire Service involves working across different departments where I use the knowledge and experience gained through my roles in operations and my academic studies to add value to the Fire Prevention/ Fire Safety Section and the Major Emergency Management/ Special Projects Section of the Service.I have an excellent knowledge and awareness of the legislative and regulatory framework that underpins the statutory work of the fire service as a building control authority.I am a health and safety focused and standard driven professional who is constantly working to achieve a zero target for work related near misses and incidents. I am a skilled Fire Service Instructor responsible for monitoring and delivering training in Breathing Apparatus, Compartment Fire Behaviour and Recruit Fire Fighter Initial Training on behalf of the NDFEM and Operations Section of the Fire Service to recruits, fire fighters and junior officers. Show less

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  Meath County Council

  Jun 2023 - now

  Assistant Chief Fire Officer

  I am taking up a new position within the Fire Service in Meath County Council with responsibility for Fire Safety and Fire Prevention for County Meath. I'm looking forward to this new chapter and challenge in my career.