MarkOB53's profile picture. Retired Deputy Chief Fire Officer, looking forward to whatever life throws at me!

Mark O'Brien

@MarkOB53

Retired Deputy Chief Fire Officer, looking forward to whatever life throws at me!

Mark O'Brien reposted

We founded the Control Room Awards after witnessing call takers, dispatchers and leaders handling high volumes of incidents with unbelievable skill & care. They deserve to be recognised. Join us. Celebrate the #UnsungHeroes Nominations are open! ControlRoomAwards.com

CR_Awards's tweet image. We founded the Control Room Awards after witnessing call takers, dispatchers and leaders handling high volumes of incidents with unbelievable skill & care.

They deserve to be recognised. Join us. Celebrate the #UnsungHeroes 

Nominations are open! ControlRoomAwards.com

Congratulations Dawn. So well deserved!

Congratulations to our Chief Fire Officer Dawn Whittaker, who has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service in the New Years Honours for her work on drowning prevention and public safety. Full story here: esfrs.org/news/2022-news…

EastSussexFRS's tweet image. Congratulations to our Chief Fire Officer Dawn Whittaker, who has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service in the New Years Honours for her work on drowning prevention and public safety. Full story here: esfrs.org/news/2022-news…
EastSussexFRS's tweet image. Congratulations to our Chief Fire Officer Dawn Whittaker, who has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service in the New Years Honours for her work on drowning prevention and public safety. Full story here: esfrs.org/news/2022-news…


Mark O'Brien reposted

Tony & Mark, our two Directors and Lead Trainers have written two books. With Grenfell Tower never far from the news, and the impact it is having on legislation and procedures. This book is a must read for current, and future Firefighters and Officers. nigeladamsbookworm.com/2020/12/23/the…

nigeladamsbookworm.com

The Grenfell Tower Fire: Benign Neglect and the Road to Avoidable Tragedy

Tony Prosser and Mark Taylor Everybody is aware of the tragic events of the early hours of July 14th, 2017, and many words have been written, but none as insightful as this book. The authors, Tony …


Mark O'Brien reposted

We are supporting @RLSSUK Drowning Prevention Week. Keep an eye out on our socials throughout the week as we will be sharing some life saving tips and information.

EastSussexFRS's tweet image. We are supporting @RLSSUK Drowning Prevention Week. 

Keep an eye out on our socials throughout the week as we will be sharing some life saving tips and information.

Mark O'Brien reposted

It's back! And we're super-excited to be going to #Eastbourne999 in July - see you there! @sussex_police @SECAmbulance @MCA_media @RNLI @EastbourneBC

EastSussexFRS's tweet image. It's back! And we're super-excited to be going to #Eastbourne999 in July - see you there! @sussex_police @SECAmbulance @MCA_media @RNLI @EastbourneBC

Congratulations Tony, enjoy a well deserved retirement and best wishes for the future.

Congratulations to our Chief Fire Officer Dawn Whittaker, who has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service in the New Years Honours for her work on drowning prevention and public safety. Full story here: esfrs.org/news/2022-news…

EastSussexFRS's tweet image. Congratulations to our Chief Fire Officer Dawn Whittaker, who has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service in the New Years Honours for her work on drowning prevention and public safety. Full story here: esfrs.org/news/2022-news…
EastSussexFRS's tweet image. Congratulations to our Chief Fire Officer Dawn Whittaker, who has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service in the New Years Honours for her work on drowning prevention and public safety. Full story here: esfrs.org/news/2022-news…


Mark O'Brien reposted

Help us tackle a recent spate of deliberate life ring fires in #Newhaven near sources of open water. This life-saving waterside rescue equipment is crucial for saving lives. Please contact @sussex_police if you see anything suspicious #watersafety 🤽

EastSussexFRS's tweet image. Help us tackle a recent spate of deliberate life ring fires in #Newhaven near sources of open water. 

This life-saving waterside rescue equipment is crucial for saving lives. Please contact @sussex_police if you see anything suspicious 

#watersafety
🤽

Well, that's it folks. Driving out of this place 👇 for the last time before I retire tomorrow. Thank you to all who have supported me and been on this journey with me. It has been the greatest privilege. Take care of each other. I wish you all the very best for the future

MarkOB53's tweet image. Well, that's it folks. Driving out of this place 👇 for the last time  before I retire tomorrow. Thank you to all who have supported me and been on this journey with me. It has been the greatest privilege. Take care of each other. I wish you all the very best for the future

Mark O'Brien reposted

Please support the safety of operational crews by avoiding driving through flood water. Flood water contains a number of biological hazards that rescue teams are exposed to along with the risks of moving vehicles which can be avoided by not driving into flood water.


Would two followers please copy and re-post this tweet? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always there, especially at this time of year. Call 0800 689 5652 (National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK). Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet. Let’s all look out for each other


One of my last duties as DCFO..utterly privileged to present the wonderful WM Chris Sands with his leaving certificate. 35 years on-call, an amazing achievement and a truly dedicated professional public servant. Thank you Chris from all @EastSussexFRS

MarkOB53's tweet image. One of my last duties as DCFO..utterly privileged to present the wonderful WM Chris Sands with his leaving certificate. 35 years on-call, an amazing achievement and a truly dedicated professional public servant. Thank you Chris from all @EastSussexFRS

Lovely catch up and cup of tea with @CFOESFRS this afternoon. Then realised it was my exit interview! Seems this is really happening!


A short tweet today. Rest peacefully Kieran - we'll take it from here.


Mark O'Brien reposted

Come on Team @nhs one of our people is missing let’s get this out there @NHSMillion @LAS_TacAdvisor @LAS_JRU @mtweprr @SECAmb_Katie @proftomquinn @CCP_TomM @SECAmb_JRU

We are extremely concerned about our valued colleague Petra who is missing. We want to encourage anyone who may have any information that could help to find her to contact the police using the information below



Busy day planned clearing office and service car. This is just half the stuff from the boot..I seem to have collected all sorts of stuff over the years!

MarkOB53's tweet image. Busy day planned clearing office and service car. This is just half the stuff from the boot..I seem to have collected all sorts of stuff over the years!

Privileged to chair the LRF Delivery Board this morning @SussexRF Been lucky to work with these amazing colleagues and partners from across Sussex through the height of the pandemic. They have worked tirelessly for our communities. Also managed a quick visit to Crowborough FS!


A day of 'lasts' today. Last Chairman's briefing ahead of Fire Authority this week; last quarterly meeting with @BeckyKShaw; and last visits to @UckfieldFireStn, Forest Row, @WadhurstFire and Mayfield fire stations.


Mark O'Brien reposted

It's cold & we're inside more with the heating on & windows closed! Please ensure you have a working Carbon Monoxide alarm! It's a silent killer. You can't see, taste or smell it, the only way to be alerted is with an audible alarm. @ProjectShoutCo orlo.uk/64ntj

SurreyFRS's tweet image. It's cold & we're inside more with the heating on & windows closed! Please ensure you have a working Carbon Monoxide alarm!

It's a silent killer. You can't see, taste or smell it, the only way to be alerted is with an audible alarm.

@ProjectShoutCo orlo.uk/64ntj

Mark O'Brien reposted

Today marks the launch of @RLSSUK’s Don’t Drink and Drown campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of being near water when under the influence of alcohol. Make sure you plan to get home safely after Christmas celebrations #DontDrinkandDrown


One part of our team who I am constantly amazed and humbled by. Our fantastic @ESFRSCommVols sending you our best wishes and thanks on International Volunteer Day.

This year for International Volunteer Day, we would like to recognise all the hard work, effort & commitment we have received from our wonderful Community Volunteers & would like to offer them a whole-hearted thank you! #InternationalVolunteerDay #IVD2021

EastSussexFRS's tweet image. This year for International Volunteer Day, we would like to recognise all the hard work, effort & commitment we have received from our wonderful Community Volunteers & would like to offer them a whole-hearted thank you!

#InternationalVolunteerDay
#IVD2021
EastSussexFRS's tweet image. This year for International Volunteer Day, we would like to recognise all the hard work, effort & commitment we have received from our wonderful Community Volunteers & would like to offer them a whole-hearted thank you!

#InternationalVolunteerDay
#IVD2021


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