James Shanahan

Edward James Shanahan 3 4 7 8 9 HR LF W

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria

Date of Birth: 8th August 1971

Gender: Male

Father: Walter

Mother: Theresa

Sibling:

Spouse: Kathryn (m. 2013)

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Operational Status: Deputy Local Manager (Operations)

Physical Description

 * Height: 187 cm
 * Hair: Red (shaved)
 * Eyes: Blue
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Education

 * Wesley College (Melbourne) – -88
 * RMIT (Electrical Engineering) – 1990-95

Qualifications

 * Air Observer
 * Chainsaw Operations
 * Bike Team
 * Bushfire

Awards and Honours

 * 15-year service medal

Background
James did his early training in Victoria, while at university, and spent some time with the Victorian SES (he has been with the WA SES since mid-2006). Before taking the position as Deputy Local Manager, he was Rescue Section Leader. Outside of the SES, he works as an Electrical Engineer.