Perry Shelat

Here is a profile of Perry Shelat, one of our non-uniformed staff.

I joined the Fire Brigade as a temporary clerical officer back in 1996. It was my first job after University. I was planning a career in marketing as I'd graduated with a BA in Business Administration - but here I am still and I've no regrets.

The great thing about the Fire Brigade is the opportunity it offers for real career progress. I was appointed a permanent member of staff in 1998 and promoted to my present position in 2000.

This role involves dealing with sickness leave and payments for uniformed and non-uniformed staff, processing references and general ad hoc duties.

It's a good environment and I've made friends here that I meet up with outside of work.
I nominated myself for a training course and the Brigade sponsored me which led to my gaining a professional qualification with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.

Whatever the future holds I know that working with the Fire Brigade has been a valuable experience for me.

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