The SFE - Doc 22 Bungay Fire Station
Chief Fire Officer
County Durham and Darlington
Fire and Rescue Brigade
Framwellgate Moor
DURHAM DH1 5JR
Pers/GR/LC
OPS/PLH/SH
A.D.O. P. Hayden
01473-588888
3rd June 1997
Dear Sir,
Request for Reference: A.D. Wigglesworth
Application for Appointment as Station Officer – Operational Support (Flexible Duty Stystem)
I am currently serving as a Area Operations Officer in the North Suffolk area. I have known Sub Officer Wigglesworth for approximately 3 years, both in his present position within the Brigade Training School, which is based at one of my stations, and during his service as a Leading firefighter working on the day crewing system.
Although he has never worked directly under my command, I have had the opportunity to assess his abilities, both in his present role within training and on the fireground.
He is a robust individual who takes a pride in his level of personal fitness and to the best of my knowledge, he enjoys good health. As an ambitious Officer, he has also worked hard to improve his academic qualifications and has achieved a degree in science and Technology and is currently studying for an MBA.
These qualifications, which have been attained in his own tie and at his own expense, have required considerable commitment on his behalf and demonstrate an ability to produce work to a consistently high standard. To achieving this, while at the same time working within the pressured environment of a Brigade training Centre, has also required sound organisational and time management skills.
Sub Officer Wigglesworth’s experience at Watch Commander level is limited to one extended period of temporary promotion on the day crewing system and, on occasion, stand in duties for my watch commanders as the need arises. However, from my experience of his performance on these occasions, I believe that he has demonstrated the sound operational and managerial skills required of that post an I have no doubt that he is capable of providing the level of operational cover required of a Station Officer.
I have found Sub Officer Wigglesworth to be an officer of above average intelligence who is willing to question existing concepts and put forward well thought out alternatives. As part of his MBA project work, he has examined the management of the service in its wider context giving him a good understanding of Fire Service procedures and organisation.
He has taken on the responsibility for representing the Fire Brigades Union in matters of Health and safety in my area, and he has a sound understanding of regulations and procedures. In my dealings with him in this capacity, I have found his sensible attitudes and attention to detail most helpful and he has been entirely supportive of joint safety initiatives.
In conclusion, I believe that Sub Officer Wigglesworth has all the qualities required of a station officer flexible duty. In addition, I believe that his strengths, which are his academic and organisational skills, would be particularly useful in the post of Station Officer – Operations Support.
Should you require any further information, or if I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address.
Yours sincerely
Paul Hayden
Assistant Divisional Officer
A.D.O. Operations
County Durham and Darlington
Fire and Rescue Brigade
Framwellgate Moor
DURHAM DH1 5JR
Pers/GR/LC
OPS/PLH/SH
A.D.O. P. Hayden
01473-588888
3rd June 1997
Dear Sir,
Request for Reference: A.D. Wigglesworth
Application for Appointment as Station Officer – Operational Support (Flexible Duty Stystem)
I am currently serving as a Area Operations Officer in the North Suffolk area. I have known Sub Officer Wigglesworth for approximately 3 years, both in his present position within the Brigade Training School, which is based at one of my stations, and during his service as a Leading firefighter working on the day crewing system.
Although he has never worked directly under my command, I have had the opportunity to assess his abilities, both in his present role within training and on the fireground.
He is a robust individual who takes a pride in his level of personal fitness and to the best of my knowledge, he enjoys good health. As an ambitious Officer, he has also worked hard to improve his academic qualifications and has achieved a degree in science and Technology and is currently studying for an MBA.
These qualifications, which have been attained in his own tie and at his own expense, have required considerable commitment on his behalf and demonstrate an ability to produce work to a consistently high standard. To achieving this, while at the same time working within the pressured environment of a Brigade training Centre, has also required sound organisational and time management skills.
Sub Officer Wigglesworth’s experience at Watch Commander level is limited to one extended period of temporary promotion on the day crewing system and, on occasion, stand in duties for my watch commanders as the need arises. However, from my experience of his performance on these occasions, I believe that he has demonstrated the sound operational and managerial skills required of that post an I have no doubt that he is capable of providing the level of operational cover required of a Station Officer.
I have found Sub Officer Wigglesworth to be an officer of above average intelligence who is willing to question existing concepts and put forward well thought out alternatives. As part of his MBA project work, he has examined the management of the service in its wider context giving him a good understanding of Fire Service procedures and organisation.
He has taken on the responsibility for representing the Fire Brigades Union in matters of Health and safety in my area, and he has a sound understanding of regulations and procedures. In my dealings with him in this capacity, I have found his sensible attitudes and attention to detail most helpful and he has been entirely supportive of joint safety initiatives.
In conclusion, I believe that Sub Officer Wigglesworth has all the qualities required of a station officer flexible duty. In addition, I believe that his strengths, which are his academic and organisational skills, would be particularly useful in the post of Station Officer – Operations Support.
Should you require any further information, or if I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address.
Yours sincerely
Paul Hayden
Assistant Divisional Officer
A.D.O. Operations
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