FEMG - Key Persons
Darren can be found in our Port Augusta Office and is the Director in charge of Finance, Human Resources and Administration. Darren started Port Augusta Fire Equipment Services in the early 1990s and then worked with Fire Equipment Services SA (along with our other Directors). Throughout this time Darren had established a large client base and built up a name for himself and the service which was being provided which assisted in the initial set up of FEMG. Darren has great passion for fire safety and has an enormous knowledge base regarding the regulations and formalities which govern the industry. While Darren has a family away from FEMG, he also considers the employees who work for FEMG as family and this shows throughout his HR role. Darren is a very Community minded person which has seen him heavily involved with various Organisations over the years. Darren has been with the MFS in Port Augusta since 1982, he is also involved with Soccer Port Augusta and Relay for Life.
Nathan first begun with FEMG in 2008, he then left to see what other challenges life could throw at him. He came back to us in 2017 and it felt like he had never left us! He is our Workshop Technician in charge of the day to day running of our ‘Powder Room' and assists with training our new Technicians. Nathan and wife Cheryl have a young family which keeps them busy and on the road for their various sporting pursuits. When he gets a quiet weekend home, Nathan has a talent for building things.
Ramon is one of the Directors who work from our Port Augusta Office. He is also our Asset and Procurement Manager and Co-Ordinator. In this role he manages our Storeroom, Vehicles and overall maintenance of our Port Augusta site. Ramon also runs our L & D Training sessions. Ramon has been busy implementing the current software we use to manage the day to day running of FEMG. Ramon is passionate about fire safety and has helped build FEMG into the striving company it is today, initially he saw the opportunity for FEMG to expand and prosper and found it a bit daunting going against National Companies. When asked what his favourite thing about FEMG was, he simply said ‘Seeing what has been achieved over the years'. Ramon has been a retained Fire Fighter with the Port Augusta MFS since 1997. Ramon, in recent years, has caught the travelling bug and is always on the lookout for the next holiday destination or concert so he can get away with his wife, Sharon. He is a family man and enjoys the company of his Children and Grandkids.
Robyn joined the FEMG team in March 2017 and quickly became our Administration Manager due to her professional and efficient nature. Robyn currently oversees our Administration and Accounts team and realises the value of first impressions and ensures her staff are well equipped to cater for the large number of clients who contact our office daily. Robyn has numerous roles within FEMG including assisting Darren with Human Resources and has been an influential person working with Ramon to implement our current software. Robyn has made a huge impact in her short time with FEMG and, along with her team, has helped FEMG thrive. Robyn is known as our ‘Mother Hen', providing meals and treats for FEMG Staff to enjoy and giving the odd bit of advice we all need! Outside of the FEMG life, Robyn spends her time looking after her family and relaxing with a good book. Robyn is also community minded and volunteers with The Anderson Dancers.
Wade is the Director based in our Port Pirie Office. Wade had already established a client base in the Port Pirie region and decided to venture out and work with Darren, Ramon and Garry to establish FEMG. Wade oversees the day to day running of our Port Pirie Office which not only includes scheduling services for his Technicians but also the administration side. He currently manages three Technicians and works with them to ensure his ever-expanding region is efficiently and professionally serviced. Wade, with his Technicians, cover the Port Pirie, Mid North, Yorke, Broken Hill and Adelaide regions. Wades passion for Fire Safety saw him join the MFS in 1994, it is this same passion that makes him provide our clients with a professional and courteous service. Wade tends to spend his downtime travelling between wineries with wife Tina. He's also Crows supporter - which he likes to mention when they win!