1. NAME OF PERSON : Bernard Ivan Shamrock
Address: 157 Raats Drive Table View
Milnerton, Cape Town
WESTERN CAPE
7441
AREA OF PROFICIENCY OR WORK : Fire Chief/SiteManager
Email CONTACT: shamrockbernard.ivan@gmail.com
Telephone contact : +27722716326; +27846031665
NATIONALITY: South African (RSA)
Skills Profile:
 Management of minor to major fire, rescue and medical emergencies: Commercial,
Industrial, Petrochemical, Residential, Aviation, Railway, Marine.
 Management of Incident Command at minor and major emergency incidents, i.e.
Commercial, Industrial, Aviation, Marine, Residential, Petrochemical and Railway
 Management of Hazardous Materials Incident i.e. Railway, Industrial, Commercial,
Residential, Petrochemical, Aviation and Marine
 Managing of Incident Management on High ways (Freeways)
 Basic airway management, performing other clinical interventions such as: splinting of
limbs; primary health care administration; resuscitation; nebulisation; AED and performing
life saving measures under supervision.
 Managing and supervising of structures according to the National Building Regulations.
 Managing of fire and medical equipment
 Managing, supervising and presenting theoretical and practical training and development
of personnel within the fire, medcal and rescue dept. and other agencies.
 Managing a number of stations in the District regarding training and development of
Officers/Supervisors and personnel/staff by ensuring that the necessary training materials
are provided, that agreed training schedules are followed, that reports on training
procedures are generated to ensure that prescribed competency standards are
maintained.
 Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian
services in accordance with the post’s responsibility level and departmental pre-
determined attendance protocols.
 Interacting with Non-Governmental Organizations and other Community Based Groups to
promote the objectives of the organisation/service and to assist communities where
possible within the region where possible within the constraints of departmental
policy/resources.
 Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the station

2. within the region and may have statutory appointment in this regard. Ensuring that the
prescribed maintenance and inspection schedules in this regard are in place and adhered
to at all times.
 In terms of the provision of all Statutory Legislation including but not limited to the
provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Council
policies/procedures/standards to ensure optimum management of firefighting and
emergency/disaster operations at district and divisional level in order to save lives and
property as far as possible to the benefit of all concerned including the public at large.
 Providing input into financial estimates and controlling training costs by submitting
motivation/justification for equipment and facilities required to the Head: Training as well
as monitoring costs incurred by the Training Centre within the region. Create notifications
and requisitions through SAP.
 Implement measures for the control of and efficient management of all training assets
within the region such as firefighting equipment, vehicles, radios, emergency/disaster
response equipment/stores, office furniture, electronic equipment etc. Conducting regular
inspections/checks in respect thereof and ensuring the safety/safekeeping/storage of such
assets/equipment as well as reporting to the Head: Training in this regard.
 Preparing/drafting and submitting reports, memorandums, schedules etc. in respect of
training activities and performance within the district to enable effective monitoring of
departmental objectives and strategies. Attend to high-level queries, Complaints and
resolving it at this level of responsibility.
 Attending/chairing meetings with subordinates, departmental management meetings as
well as other Council Departments, external organizations/bodies and providing the
required guidance/input at such meetings.
 In terms of the provision of the Statutory Legislation and policies/procedures mentioned
above to ensure optimum related and general administrative functions to the benefit of all
concerned.
 Maintaining discipline at Training Academy within the district and during exercises as well
as attending to the grievances of subordinates.
 Managing disciplinary, grievance and counseling matters for the division including
presiding/initiating at disciplinary enquiries.
 Management of all staff matters in training division including recruitment and selection,
promotion/progression, training and development of staff.
 Controlling attendance procedures/documentation as well as approving leave
applications, applications to work overtime of appropriate rank levels and other personnel
related documentation.
 Maintains /ensures the maintenance of training records databases on all staff members to
ensure the defined levels of competency are satisfied and that scheduling of training is
conducted in an equitable and structured fashion.
 Assumes responsibility for the management of the Training Academy
 Evaluates and selects training and educational equipment and materials by keeping
abreast of market offerings/attending conferences and exhibitions to ensure that
departmental training practices and remain appropriate, up to date and efficient, analysis

3. training needs and career development and consulting with senior management.
 Develop division objectives/performance indicators and review staff reports related to
training activities
 Develop workplace skills plan according to the organizations’ needs.
 Establishing Unified Command with all agencies
 Communication skills
 Auditing/logistics
 Planning Skills
 Report Writing Skills
 Project Management Skills
 Conflict Management Skills
 Interpersonal Skills
 Leadership Skills
 Management Skills
 Co-ordination Skills
 Responsible for all maintenance i.e. carpentry, electrical, painting, welding and plumbing.
 Dispatching of all emergency vehicles
Professional Training and Certification
 National Diploma Fire Technology - Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Fire and Rescue Technology, Operations, Fire Safety, Building Construction and Emergency
Management
 Diploma Human Resource Management Course – Damelin College
Human Behaviour and Conflict Management
 Professional Licenses and certification in special criteria in the field, Basic Life Support
Certificate with Health Professional Council of South Africa April 1, 2016 and March 31,
2017 and American Emergency Medical Advisory Association;
 BLS/AED Provider (Certificate No. 381-13-80847-02-03) – European Resuscitation Council
 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
 Hazardous Material Technician, Operations, & Awareness
 Fire Instructor 1 NFPA and Train-the-Trainer
 Trench Collapse
 Driver and Pump Operation
 Vehicle Extrication
 Incident Command
 Incident Management
 Health and Safety Incident Investigation
 Assessor, Moderator and Verifier

4.  Fire and Life Safety Education
 Flammable Liquids Course
 Assessor, Moderator & Verifier (Accredited & Registered with ETDP Seta &LG Seta &
HWSeta)
 Blood Borne Pathogens
 Basic and Advance Safety In The Field
 Aviation Safety
 Facilitating, Assessing and Moderating of Fire Fighter 1&2, Hazmat Awareness & Ops
 Valid Yellow Fever Card
 Computer Literacy
 Petty Cash Custodian
 Respect in the Workplace
 Diversity Management
 Visual Compliance
 Petty Cash and Cash Manager
Employment History
 Pacific Architects Engineers/USAID: Dec, 2014 – June, 2015
Operations /Site Manager
USAID funded project
Render humanitarian services to people of Liberia
Setting up ETU’s(Ebola Treatment Units) on behalf of USAID in Liberia
Responsible for all training and development of local nationals and internationals
Managing, supervise and being responsible for the performance of all subordinates in
order to ensure that they are kept abreast of all technological developments/ changes
affecting the job knowledge requirements as well as developing their skills.
Proper safety measures are in place in the Green and Red Zone of the ETU
Develop and maintain an Emergency Evacuation Plan detailing the response actions and
responsibilities of all staff in all types of emergencies.
Managing all security staff on duty on a 24hour basis.
Responsible for all operational directives, daily, weekly and monthly
Responsible for all equipment and filtration of water at the ETU
Attending meetings with the county health team and partners and NGO’s
Support clinicians at the ETU with equipment needed
Liaise regularly with Regional Operations Manager regarding EBOLA cases, whether
positive or negative
Work within a kaleidoscope of cultures and nationalities and adapt to a constantly
changing landscape
Responsible for all maintenance on site, ie. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding,
electrical and construction of the site
Dispatching of all emergency vehicles
Oversee the day to day management of all vehicles and equipment
Responsible for all training and development of staff national and international

5.  Pacific Architectural Engineers: 6 March 2012 – 31 July 2014
Aviation Fire Chief:
Managing, supervise and being responsible for the performance of all subordinates in
order to ensure that they are kept abreast of all technological developments/ changes
affecting the job knowledge requirements as well as developing their skills.
Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian
services in accordance with the post’s responsibility level and departmental pre-
determined attendance protocols.
Responsible for the Emergency Crash and Rescue Services on designated Monusco Airport.
Develop and maintain an aerodrome Emergency Response Plan detailing the response
actions and responsibilities of emergency staff in all types of aircraft emergencies.
Establish and maintain the station accident/crash rescue and fire-fighting services to
provide a firefighting response, fire suppression, rescue and medical services following an
aircraft accident or incident.
Ensure all aircraft start, refueling and defueling operations are monitored and that
manning levels necessary to operate within the ICAO standards and procedures are met.
Ensure that emergency sites are not compromised and all evidence is secured.
Ensure all vehicles and equipment are fully inspected daily and operationally checked
before the first aircraft movement.
Conduct regular audit checks on appropriate firefighting bunker gear and equipped in
accordance with ICAO standards and procedures.
Manage spills in accordance with NFPA 472 and International Air Transport Association
Dangerous Goods Regulations, 47th Edition.
Ensure ECR staff is familiar with all aircraft types operated by the UN organisations in
Monusco, including significant aircraft structural components and material content.
Managing disciplinary, grievance and counseling matters for the division
Basic airway management, performing other clinical interventions such as: splinting of
limbs; primary health care administration; resuscitation; nebulisation; AED and performing
life saving measures under supervision.
Maintaining discipline at the Aerodrome within the district and during exercises as well as
attending to the grievances of subordinates.
Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the stations
within the region and may have statutory appointment in this regard.
Ensuring that the prescribed maintenance and inspection schedules in this regard are in
place and adhered to at all times.
Incident Commander at all emergencies, and establishing Unified Command with all
agencies.
Managing all emergencies, Fire, Medical, Rescue and Hazmat
Responsible for Capacity Building of Local Staff and ensure that training and development
are in accordance with NFPA 1003.
Managing and supervising of National and International staff
Managing Incident Command & Incident Management (Establishing Command, Forward
Control Post)

6. Petty Cash Custodian and responsible for the Petty Cash on Site, Logs, Vouchers, Request,
Count and Reconciliation, Petty Cash replenishments.
Ensure compliance with the policy for cash being transported, and Transport Certification
is completed
Ensure the Visual Compliance of Vendors in the region is compliant according to policy.
Ensuring ATOC and Equipment report is up to date daily, weekly and monthly.
Ensuring Weekly Training Reports (ECR and Medical) is up to date
Time management, approval of time sheets and all working hours are accurately logged
Managing and Supervising Performance Management of all Emergency Crash Rescue and
Medical staff
Ensuring Fuel and Lubricant is recorded and accounted for daily, weekly and monthly
Dispatching of all emergency vehicles
Oversee the day to day management of all vehicles and equipment
 Frontline Consultants Safety Health & Environment: 2012 – 2013
Fire Consultant:
Training and development, health and safety, incident investigation, Advise on building
plans in accordance with SABS 0400, Assessor and Moderator, advise on Fire equipment
and Fire Safety
Develop division objectives/performance indicators and review staff reports related to
training activities
Develop workplace skills plan according to the organizations’ needs.
Assessing and Facilitation of First Aid and Fire fighting
 City of Cape Town: 1986 – 2011
Divisional Commander:
Managing, supervising and presenting theoretical and practical training and development
of personnel within the fire and rescue dept. and other agencies.
Managing a number of stations in the District regarding training and development of
Officers/Supervisors and personnel/staff by ensuring that the necessary training materials
are provided, that agreed training schedules are followed, that reports on training
procedures are generated to ensure that prescribed competency standards are
maintained.
Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian
services in accordance with the post’s responsibility level and departmental pre-
determined attendance protocols.
Attending and directing major emergency incidents, disasters and other humanitarian
services in accordance with the post’s responsibility level and departmental pre-
determined attendance protocols.
Interacting with Non-Governmental Organizations and other Community Based Groups to
promote the objectives of the organisation/service and to assist communities where
possible within the region where possible within the constraints of departmental
policy/resources.
Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the stations

7. within the region and may have statutory appointment in this regard. Ensuring that the
prescribed maintenance and inspection schedules in this regard are in place and adhered
to at all times.
In terms of the provision of all Statutory Legislation including but not limited to the
provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Council
policies/procedures/standards to ensure optimum management of firefighting and
emergency/disaster operations at district and divisional level in order to save lives and
property as far as possible to the benefit of all concerned including the public at large.
Providing input into financial estimates and controlling training costs by submitting
motivation/justification for equipment and facilities required to the Head: Training as well
as monitoring costs incurred by the Training Centre within the region. Create notifications
and requisitions through SAP.
Implement measures for the control of and efficient management of all training assets
within the region such as firefighting equipment, vehicles, radios, emergency/disaster
response equipment/stores, office furniture, electronic equipment etc. Conducting regular
inspections/checks in respect thereof and ensuring the safety/safekeeping/storage of such
assets/equipment as well as reporting to the Head: Training in this regard.
Preparing/drafting and submitting reports, memorandums, schedules etc. in respect of
training activities and performance within the district to enable effective monitoring of
departmental objectives and strategies. Attend to high-level queries, Complaints and
resolving it at this level of responsibility.
Attending/chairing meetings with subordinates, departmental management meetings as
well as other Council Departments, external organizations/bodies and providing the
required guidance/input at such meetings.
In terms of the provision of the Statutory Legislation and policies/procedures mentioned
above to ensure optimum related and general administrative functions to the benefit of all
concerned.
Maintaining discipline at Training Centre within the district and during exercises as well as
attending to the grievances of subordinates.
Managing disciplinary, grievance and counseling matters for the division including
presiding/initiating at disciplinary enquiries.
Management of all staff matters in training division including recruitment and selection,
promotion/progression, training and development of staff.
Controlling attendance procedures/documentation as well as approving leave
applications, applications to work overtime of appropriate rank levels and other personnel
related documentation.
Maintains /ensures the maintenance of training records databases on all staff members to
ensure the defined levels of competency are satisfied and that scheduling of training is
conducted in an equitable and structured fashion.
Assumes responsibility for the management of the Training Academy
Evaluates and selects training and educational equipment and materials by keeping
abreast of market offerings/attending conferences and exhibitions to ensure that
departmental training practices and remain appropriate, up to date and efficient, analysis
training needs and career development and consulting with senior management.

8. Managing, supervise and being responsible for the performance of all subordinates in
order to ensure that they are kept abreast of all technological developments/ changes
affecting the job knowledge requirements as well as developing their skills
Develop division objectives/performance indicators and review staff reports related to
training activities
Develop workplace skills plan according to the organizations’ needs.
Dispatching of all emergency vehicles
Oversee the day to day management of all vehicles and equipment
 Daliff Engineering 1980 – 1984
Tool and Die Maker:
Making of tools, fitting and turning, operating CNC machine, reading of plans, sharpening
of tools. Building of tools to produce components
Employment History
Professional Achievements:
 I was extensively involved in the preparation, co-ordination with Emergency Services
Assistance of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup which included duties and co-ordination at
JOC’s. I assisted in the development, implementation and maintenance of the processes
relating to Emergency Response, (Incident Management, Command and Control).
 Been one of the first to obtain Hazmat Technician Certification in accordance with NFPA
standards within the City of Cape Town
 Attending meetings on behalf of the City regarding Biochemical Warfare, Radiation and
Hazardous Materials in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
 Extensively involved in the preparation for the exercise of the Aviation Emergency
Response plan (AERP) for the region Mbandaka Airport, DRC
 Managing, supervising and leading Emergency Crash Rescue team to a successful AERP
exercise.
 Serves as On Scene Commander, which is responsible for the safety of all responders to
emergency incidents
 Establishing a Unified Command with all agencies involved
References
Francis van der Byl: +27 84 248 1132 – Divisional Commander (City of Cape Town)
Cyprian Cairncross: +2784 505 7826 – Regional Head District West (City Of Cape Town)
Alphonzo Fernandez: Senior Operations Manager (PAE)
Alphonzo.Fernandez@pae.com
Stephen Juluis: +27728285953 – CEO (Frontline Health Safety & Environment Solutions)