Operating within established responses (Darfur, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC], Afghanistan and Liberia) taught me about maintaining reliable logistics. As Technical Set-up Officer for Tearfund’s Emergency Response Team in Haiti I learnt how crucial it is to be briefed, trained, resourced and connected to make an effective impact in the early stages of a disaster. My desire is to support the preparedness of staff with technical skills ready for deployment into relief operations. I may also be deployable for on the ground short term technical support depending on availability.
Summary of Technical Preparedness Training Offered:
- Communications:
- VHF & HF Radio
- Radio Mast Erection
- SatPhones
- SatModems
- Driving:
- 4wd Vehicles
- Vehicle Safety
- Local Driver Recruitment
- Electrical:
- Generator
- Battery / Inverter Back-up
- Portable Auxiliary Power
- Local Wiring / Safety
- Fieldcraft:
- Tented Accommodation
- Cooking
- Hygiene
- Safe Water