BC HAZMAT Management Ltd.
About Donald Sparks, Instructor
Mr. Sparks began his career in the private ambulance service in Richmond, BC, then progressed to ALS Neo-Natal Paramedic, and Justice Institute EMA 1 & 2 Instructor with the BC Ambulance Service. After 13 years he changed careers. receiving loss control training for underground mining, as well as training in WHMIS, TDG Surface, Due Diligence, Radiation Safety and Hazardous Materials Incident Control. His training resulted in several Loss Control positions, including Construction of Westmin Resources HW mine and mill, Celgar Modernizations project, BC Hydro (Martech Elect.) 500,000 volt twinning project from Soda Creek to Clinton, and the Kemano Completion tunnel bore project.
During Mr. Sparks' time in industry and construction, he formed and headed several Emergency Response Teams, which included the Fibreco ERT at Slocan Pulp and Paper, which received several commendations, including the Office of the Fire Commissioner, the WCB of BC and the Township of Taylor.
Mr. Sparks went on to use his volunteer fire training, which began in 1976 at the Delta BC #1 hall to gain the position of Captain and Training Officer with several departments. With further education, he progressed to the position of industrial, and later, municipal Fire Chief.
During his time with the emergency services, Mr. Sparks attained the following training and certification:
· LPG Emergency Response Corporation
Live Fire Practicals - Kemano (Office of the Fire Commissioner)
Scott Airpack 2.2 & 4.5 Field Service Technician
Justice Institute of BC - 1st Responder Instructor with AED & Spinal
Confined Space Entry for Rescue
Industrial and Municipal Incident Command Courses
TDG, WHMIS, and Due Diligence Instructor
BC Hydro PSSP Level 3 (High Voltage Safety)
Underground Mine Rescue Training
Provincial Emergency Program Instructor Trainer
Audiometric Technician, Dept. of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources
Heavy Rescue Instructor Trainer (PEP)
Dept. of Communications, restricted land license instructor
Defensive driving and high speed maneuverability instructor
International Loss Control Institute
Attended "Fire Storm" as a front line fire fighter