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Nicolas FOLIO

Beamtet, Head of Main Rescue Center, La Réunion Departmental Fire and Rescue Service
LE GUILLAUME, France

Skills

PHP/MySql
Visual C++
Excel with VBAt
Visual Basic.NET
Scuba diving
Project Management
Emergency Operation Management
English Language
German Language
English studies
German studies
International relations
Public speaking
High Availability
Microsoft Office
Public Sector
Project Leadership
Crisis Management
Risk management
Stress Management
Human Resources
Leadership
Team Management
Consulting
Software Development
Change Management
Language
Leadership development
German as a foreign language
Leadership skills
Administration
General Management
Talent Management
Restructuring
Decision Making

Timeline

Professional experience for Nicolas FOLIO

  • Current 2 years and 5 months, since Feb 2023

    Head of Main Rescue Center

    La Réunion Departmental Fire and Rescue Service

    I assume command of the second-largest fire station on the island of La Réunion, overseeing a high operational workload alongside active union involvement. This role required balancing the demands of intense emergency response with effective personnel management in a dynamic, unionized environment. My responsibilities included ensuring operational readiness, fostering constructive labor relations, and maintaining a collaborative atmosphere to support both mission effectiveness and workforce satisfaction.

  • 4 years and 4 months, Oct 2018 - Jan 2023

    Head of Rescue Center

    La Réunion Departmental Fire and Rescue Service

    Transitioning from a military to a civilian environment, I assumed the role of Fire Station Chief in La Réunion, tasked with the strategic challenge of restructuring a station grappling with multiple operational issues. This role demanded adaptive leadership to address structural inefficiencies, enhance team cohesion, and implement effective operational protocols within a civilian framework.

  • 1 year and 2 months, Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

    Firefighter - Award-Winning Innovation Officer and Strategic Planner

    Paris Fire Brigade

    As a recipient of three innovation awards, I was assigned as a staff officer in the Bureau of Studies and Prospective at the Paris Fire Brigade Headquarters. I contributed to strategic planning and forward-looking initiatives, leveraging my background in innovation to develop insights and approaches for the brigade’s future needs. This position required analytical expertise, an understanding of emerging challenges, and the ability to drive projects that align with long-term operational objectives.

  • 2 years, Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

    Firefighter - Company Commander

    Paris Fire Brigade

    I maintained an executive role in managing high-level operational interventions. Organizationally, I supervised the entire functioning of the company, encompassing extensive HR responsibilities. Additionally, I served as a direct liaison with elected officials across 13 municipalities within my 50 km² area, representing a population of 300,000. This position required strategic oversight, community engagement, and a comprehensive approach to both internal operations and external partnerships.

  • 2 years, Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

    Firefighter - Deputy Company Commander and Fleet Supervisor

    Paris Fire Brigade

    As Deputy to the Company Commander, I continued to lead high-level operational interventions, ensuring effective response and coordination during complex incidents. On the organizational side, I was responsible for supervising our vehicle fleet, valued at over €3 million, overseeing its readiness, maintenance, and operational integrity. This role combined strategic intervention leadership with the logistical oversight required to maintain a critical fleet essential to our mission.

  • 3 years and 11 months, Sep 2009 - Jul 2013

    Firefighter - Operations Officer and Catering Manager

    Paris Fire Brigade

    On the operational side, I led complex and high-profile emergency interventions, providing strategic oversight and ensuring effective response coordination. Organizationally, I managed collective catering for a company encompassing three fire stations, overseeing food supply orders, meal preparation, and adherence to hygiene standards to support the team’s daily needs. This role required a balance of leadership in dynamic situations and meticulous planning for essential service logistics.

  • 11 months, Sep 2008 - Jul 2009

    Officer cadet

    Ecole Supérieure et d'Application du Génie

  • 2 years and 1 month, Sep 2006 - Sep 2008

    Officier élève

    Ecole Militaire Interarmes

    Officier élève - Filière renseignement / langues Major concours d'entrée filière lettres 2ème au classement général en fin de scolarite

  • 3 years and 2 months, Jun 2003 - Jul 2006

    Firefighter - Fire Guard Chief and Incident Commander

    Paris Fire Brigade

    As Fire Guard Chief, I oversaw the operational management of the fire guard, encompassing training activities, and commanded on-scene interventions, particularly in fire-related incidents. I held responsibility for ensuring the smooth functioning of daily guard operations and led firefighting teams during emergency responses. Additionally, I managed complex administrative duties in support of the unit commander, contributing to both the operational and organizational effectiveness of the unit.

  • 4 years, Jun 1999 - May 2003

    Firefighter - Operational Sergeant and Team Leader

    Paris Fire Brigade

    I managed a team responsible for the oversight and maintenance of essential barracks equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with brigade standards. My duties included controlling the inventory and condition of individual and collective uniforms, all barracks furnishings, and bedding arrangements. I developed a custom application that streamlined our inventory processes, aligning with Paris Fire Brigade regulations and supporting my team’s mission to maintain operational excellence.

  • 4 years and 1 month, May 1995 - May 1999

    Firefighter

    Paris Fire Brigade

Educational background for Nicolas FOLIO

  • Current 1 year and 10 months, since Sep 2023

    Ph.D. in German Civilization

    Université de Paris Ouest - Nanterre La Défense

  • 1 year and 1 month, Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

    English

    Rennes 2

    The New York Firefighter - Hero of the 19th Century

  • 10 months, Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

    German

    Université Paris Sud Ouest Nanterre

    Firefighters and heroism in Bavaria at the end of the 19th century.

Languages

  • French

    First language

  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Fluent

  • Portuguese

    Basic

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