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Fabian  Hahn

Fabian Hahn

Essen

Summary

Accomplished safety and security expert with a proven track record in public and corporate fire service, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and effective communication. Spearheaded major safety improvements, leading to a 20% reduction in fire incident rates and simultaneous cost savings. Expert in risk and crisis management with a strong focus on training development, adept at steering teams through complex challenges with strategic foresight and strong leadership.

Offering a solid foundation in leadership and peoplemanagement, with readiness to learn and grow in the safety and security industry. Contributes to understanding prevention strategies and risk analysis, while exhibiting skills in team coordination and resource management. Ready to use and develop leadership and strategic planning abilities in the role as head of health, safety and security.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Fire Safety and Security, Fire Chief

Federal Mogul- A Tenneco Company
03.2023 - Current
  • Management of the fire and plant protection department for the entire company. Fire protection officer for two of the company's subsidiaries. Chief of the plant fire department in accordance with the BHKG (State Fire Protection Act).
  • Overall head of operations for non-police emergency response at the Burscheid site. Permanent member of the plant operations management/ crisis management team.
  • Supervisory and technical supervision of the subordinate employees of the fire department and plant security. Managed department budget effectively, prioritizing essential equipment purchases and maintenance without compromising safety standards.
  • Single point of contact to operations and external authorities. Advising the management and other (nationwide) corporate divisions as well as other stakeholders in the areas of fire protection and (physical) security, business continuity and crisis management, protection of property, legal bases. Further development of the department.
  • Participation in safety and security working groups at the district, state and federal level.

Head of Hazard Control (gov. Employee)

Rheinisch- Bergischer Kreis
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Management of the hazard prevention department. Activity as head of operations and section manager for major incidents. Permanent member of the operations management staff.
  • Conceptual operational planning. Creation of tactical guidelines.
  • Vehicle and material procurement. Disaster control planning, disaster control requirements planning.
  • Management of the civil protection district. Cooperation with aid organizations and other authorities. Technical supervision of subordinate fire departments, civil protection units and aid organizations.
  • Participation in working groups at the district, state and federal level.
  • Responsibility for personnel and budget for the subordinate area.
  • Implementation and planning of training events for politicians and citizens.

Head of District Fire Academy (gov. Employee)

Landkreis Breisgau- Hochschwarzwald
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Management of the regional fire academy in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.
  • Project coordinator for the new construction.
  • Responsible for personnel acquisition.
  • Responsible for the development and adherence to training content and curricula in cooperation with the State fire academy of Baden-Württemberg.
  • Personnel management and budget responsibility for the department.
  • Responsible for social media.
  • Representative of the district fire protection authority for statements in the building permit procedure.
  • Regular creation of concepts for non-police hazard prevention. Representative for training and education in various committees.
  • Pandemic situation (Covid-19): Responsible for setting up and managing the infrastructure of fever clinics in the district. Responsible for setting up and managing the infrastructure of the district's own vaccination center. Supervisor for vaccine logistics.

Head of Training and Development (gov.Employee)

Berufsfeuerwehr Duisburg
08.2016 - 02.2020
  • Management of the basic training for firefighters. Independent development of teaching content, learning methods and learning objective controls. Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs using various assessment tools, making adjustments as necessary to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Development of solution strategies to improve teaching content. Restructuring and further development of basic training for firefighters. Increased employee retention rates by developing personalized professional development plans for each team member.
  • Control and administration of teaching materials.
  • Independent teaching as a specialist lecturer.
  • Support and training of other lecturers.
  • Training and further education of the volunteer fire dept.
  • Monitoring and control of the vehicle fleet of the municipal fire academy.
  • Inspection and maintenance of the fire fighting equipment on site.
  • Responsible for the external representation of the authority, including the organization of the regular career information fair for children and young people with a migration background and the annual career information day of the city of Duisburg.
  • Budget responsibility.
  • Service as a Lieutenant at the training fire station and on various emergency and special operations vehicles.


Firefighter (gov. Employee)

Berufsfeuerwehr Frankfurt
02.2013 - 08.2016
  • On-call duty in the guard and rotation service of a duty group.
  • Regularly changing positions on various emergency vehicles in fire protection. Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Working as a paramedic on the ambulance in the municipal ambulance service. Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Supervising trainees in the ambulance and fire protection services, as well as regularly conducting training lessons.
  • Responsible in-house electrician at the fire station.

Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

Düsseldorf Airport
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • On-call duty in the guard and rotation service of a duty group.
  • Regularly changing positions on various emergency vehicles in fire protection. Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Working as a paramedic on the ambulance in the municipal ambulance service. Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Supervising trainees in the ambulance and fire protection services, as well as regularly conducting training lessons.
  • Enhanced crew safety awareness with frequent briefings on potential hazards, ensuring proper risk assessment procedures were followed before engaging in firefighting operations.

Firefighter

INEOS Phenol
09.2009 - 12.2010
  • Centralist in the control center of the plant fire department, here among other things also control of permits for work involving fire hazards and issuing of measuring instruments.
  • Function as a squad man on various emergency vehicles.
  • Machine operator of various emergency vehicles.
  • Employee in the fire extinguishing systems department. Regular testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire dept. resources, and company emergency showers.
  • Support activities, including locksmith work in production and unloading of auxiliary materials. ADR inspection of tankers during loading and unloading.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.

Emergency Medical Technician

Red Cross
08.2009 - 09.2009
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.

Emergency Medical Technician

St. John's Accident Help
06.2007 - 10.2008
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.

Electrician

Arno John Elektrotechnik/ MPM Promotion
01.2007 - 05.2007
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.

Education

State Examination in Higher Fire Service (DQR 7) - Leadership And Management

State Fire Academy NRW
Münster, Germany
09-2025

Bachelor of Science - Hazard Control Management/ Desaster Management

Akkon Hochschule Für Humanwissenschaften
Berlin, Germany
12-2024

No Degree - Quality Management DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

GRADAN Unternehmensentwicklung
Woltersdorf, Germany
06-2024

Operations Chief - Organizational Head of The Emergency Services

State Fire Academy NRW
Münster, Germany
08-2022

State Examination in Advanced Fire Service (DQR 6) - Organizational Leadership

State Fire Academy Baden- Württemberg
Bruchsal, Germany
03-2021

No Degree - Instructor For Live Fire Training

International Fire And Rescue Training
Külsheim, Germany
04-2019

Notfallsanitäter (Paramedic) - Emergency Medical Service

Emergency Service School
Duisburg, Germany
11-2018

Lecturer - Emergency Medical Service

LFR
Fahrenkrug, Germany
11-2016

Squad Leader - Firefighting

Hessian Fire Academy
Kassel, Germany
01-2015

No Degree - Industrial Firefighting

Falck Risc
Rotterdam
04-2010

Basic Training - Firefighting

Hamburg Fire Academy
Hamburg
05-2009

Rettungssanitäter (Emergency Medical Technician) - Emergency Medical Service

St. Johns Academy
Münster, Germany
04-2008

No Degree - Electrician

Heinz Nixdorf Berufskolleg
Essen, Germany
01-2007

High School Diploma -

Gesamtschule Essen Süd
Essen, Germany
06-2002

Skills

  • Effective organizational skills
  • Change and Peoplemanagement
  • Health and safety management
  • Proficient and effective communication
  • Target group-oriented behavior
  • Security management
  • Disaster preperation
  • Training development
  • Crisis communication
  • Excellent group speaker
  • Risc analysis
  • Problem solving

Additional Information

Co-author, reference book in occupational health for firefighters: “Einsatzhygiene”, Chapter 4, Publisher: Ecomed- Storck GmbH, Publication date: 09/28/21, ISBN 978-3-609-77506-7


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Head of Fire Safety and Security, Fire Chief

Federal Mogul- A Tenneco Company
03.2023 - Current

Head of Hazard Control (gov. Employee)

Rheinisch- Bergischer Kreis
01.2022 - 03.2023

Head of District Fire Academy (gov. Employee)

Landkreis Breisgau- Hochschwarzwald
03.2020 - 12.2021

Head of Training and Development (gov.Employee)

Berufsfeuerwehr Duisburg
08.2016 - 02.2020

Firefighter (gov. Employee)

Berufsfeuerwehr Frankfurt
02.2013 - 08.2016

Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

Düsseldorf Airport
01.2011 - 01.2013

Firefighter

INEOS Phenol
09.2009 - 12.2010

Emergency Medical Technician

Red Cross
08.2009 - 09.2009

Emergency Medical Technician

St. John's Accident Help
06.2007 - 10.2008

Electrician

Arno John Elektrotechnik/ MPM Promotion
01.2007 - 05.2007

State Examination in Higher Fire Service (DQR 7) - Leadership And Management

State Fire Academy NRW

Bachelor of Science - Hazard Control Management/ Desaster Management

Akkon Hochschule Für Humanwissenschaften

No Degree - Quality Management DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

GRADAN Unternehmensentwicklung

Operations Chief - Organizational Head of The Emergency Services

State Fire Academy NRW

State Examination in Advanced Fire Service (DQR 6) - Organizational Leadership

State Fire Academy Baden- Württemberg

No Degree - Instructor For Live Fire Training

International Fire And Rescue Training

Notfallsanitäter (Paramedic) - Emergency Medical Service

Emergency Service School

Lecturer - Emergency Medical Service

LFR

Squad Leader - Firefighting

Hessian Fire Academy

No Degree - Industrial Firefighting

Falck Risc

Basic Training - Firefighting

Hamburg Fire Academy

Rettungssanitäter (Emergency Medical Technician) - Emergency Medical Service

St. Johns Academy

No Degree - Electrician

Heinz Nixdorf Berufskolleg

High School Diploma -

Gesamtschule Essen Süd
Fabian Hahn