Education
2003 - 2007
RigaTechnical University, the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management
2000 - 2003
Fire Safety and Civil Protection College
Professional work experience
Since April 2, 2011
Chief of the State Fire and Rescue Service
2009 – 2011
Chief of Riga Region Board, State Fire and Rescue Service
2009
Deputy Chief of Riga Region Board, State Fire and Rescue Service
2007 – 2009
Deputy Chief of Riga Board, State Fire and Rescue Service
2005 – 2007
Deputy Director of Fire Safety and Civil Protection College, Chief of Professional School of firefighters
2004 – 2005
Commander of Central district of Riga Board, State Fire and Rescue Service
1992 – 2004
Firefighterof Central district division of Riga Board, State Fire and Rescue Service
Additional education and qualification
2007
IV International Rescue Workshop Fenix 2007, Poland
2006
EAPC Pilot International Training Course (CBRN), Finland
2004
“Labor Protection and Safety”, Professional School of firefighters-rescuers, Fire Safety and Civil Protection College
Recognitions
17 awards for exemplary work, including
Silver „Medal of Honor” of the Ministry of Interior, October 29, 2008;
„Honorary award”, September 1, 2010;
„The Jubilee medal certificate” of International Sport Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers, October 21, 2011
Language proficiency
Latvian
native
Russian
C2
English
A2
Contact information of SFRS Chief
Reception should be arranged in advance by phone +371 67075824
Work phone: +371 67075833
Email: oskars.abolins@vugd.gov.lv