Dave Pamah has a passion, a passion to help others. In early school years, like many children, Dave was the subject of bullying and decided that the way to ‘fight back’ was to help others who had been in the same position.
Turning to athletics at the tender age of 10, Dave learned that physical activity and nutrition is important for wellbeing, the investment paid off as Dave competed in many high profile events and retired from serious competition at the age of 33. He still continues to follow the discipline of physical activity and nutrition.
As a working firefighter for over 20 years, Dave is now based at Headquarters as Watch Manager (Specialist), his drive to help people not only spans the general public, when the brave crews have to attend some horrific scenes, but also that of his fellow colleagues, as Union Learning Representative for his trade union, Fire Brigades Union (FBU). Here he provides the advice and support to union members about their training, educational and developmental needs.
Taking lessons learned from his colourful life of athletics and as a member of a tough workforce, Dave has battled for equality and now wants to help people, there is no specific person, this is help that will see everyday people, with everyday issues find some resolve in his words.
Dave is author of the book ” Firefighting from within” and also has a Masterclass which the book accompanies. In these Masterclasses Dave will be sharing the ups and downs of life, many thrown at him from a young age and which he has learned to deal with. He quotes ‘We are always learning and growing, so now I want to share it’.
Dave also enjoys comedy and the 50 seconds opening video on the site below is a clip from the comedy movie ‘HUGE’ where Dave makes an appearance in his acting debut. Dave grew up watching Will Smith appear in the hit TV show Fresh Prince Of Bel Air and within his circle of family and friends was likened to him, making them laugh by acting the joker and comedian. Lately Dave has graduated from University of London with a BA (Hons) Degree in Politics and Society and has undertaken a lot of personal development work, which Will refers to in the YouTube clip here.
