Stephen Pettitt

A highly disciplined, physically resilient, and Competent Retained Firefighter with 9 years of frontline emergency service experience, combined with an extensive background in operations, hazard auditing, and technical estate management and maintenance. Extensively trained in Breathing Apparatus (BA) and Road Traffic Collisions (RTC), with practical exposure to Level 2 hazardous materials response. Proven capability to operate calmly in high-stress, time-critical environments alongside multi-disciplinary agencies.

Retained Firefighter (Competent) - Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service - Sudbury and Clare Stations

(2017-05)

Operational Emergency Response & Teamwork

• Dealt directly with structural fires, RTCs, chemical incidents, line rescues, flooding, and water rescue, operating efficiently under extreme pressure
• Collaborated daily with Police, Ambulance, Rail, Air Ambulance, and cross-border services, executing rapid, safe casualty handling and basic life support (CPR & AED)
• Executed 72D high-risk property inspections, assessing complex structures for hazardous findings, reporting risks, and mitigating potential field incidents
• Served as an experienced fire truck operator utilizing an LGV licence and ERDT training, demonstrating precision handling and acute situational awareness
• Clean, inspect, repair, and systematically test station emergency equipment and fleet vehicles to ensure total operational availability
• Supervised and mentored new recruits through technical equipment demonstrations, incident debriefs, and professional folder monitoring
• Championed fire prevention and supported local recruitment through station open days, door-to-door safety outreach, and educational school visits

Estates Manager - Stoke College

(2020-10)

• Acted as Head of H&S for a 32-acre site, maintaining 95% statutory compliance over five years and upskilling 50+ personnel
• Utilised monitoring systems to record compliance data, safety plans, and environmental statistics, delivering a 20% reduction in carbon emissions in line with the Eco-Schools scheme
• Managed capital and operational expenditure budgets while directing three multi-disciplinary site teams

Building Estates & Ground Maintenance - Stoke College

(2016-07 - 2020-08)

• Performed extensive day-to-day maintenance tasks including structural repair, carpentry, electrical fixes, plumbing, and painting across complex facilities
• Monitored water temperatures, performed strict compliance tests (fire alarms, emergency lighting), and handled dangerous chemical distribution as a certified National Pool Plant Operator under COSHH guidelines

Multi-trade & Refurbishment Operations Apprentice - Stoke College

(2013-09 - 2016-07)

Diploma - Operations & Leadership - Operations Departmental Manager Level 5 - Stoke College

Diploma - Level 2 Diploma – Technical Public Services - Colchester Institute (2012-01 - 2013-01)

GCSE - Thomas Gainsborough School (2008-01 - 2012-01)