Requirements:Minimum requirement: OND in any science Added advantage: HND/BSc in Fire Sciences
EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirement: A minimum of two (2) years of verifiable fire service experience.
Added Advantage:
PROFESSIONAL (MEMBERSHIPS & CERIFICATIONS e.G. EMR/EMT certification)
Minimum requirement: CPR CARD, Valid Drivers license
Added Advantage
Responsibilities: Reports to the Fire Captain and acts based on instruction and routine guideline.
Prepare written or computerized records and reports of responses to fires or other emergencies, personnel actions, and such other information as may be required
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the department, community officials, and the general public.
Learn location of streets, the nature and location of hazardous premises, principal buildings, fire alarm reporting equipment and fire hydrant or other water source locations.
Drive and operate fire apparatus under special instructions and limited qualifying conditions
Assists in the evacuation of endangered persons from hazardous locales
Connects and lays hose lines; operates hose nozzles and other fire extinguishing appliances in an efficient manner to reduce water or other damage
Raises, lowers and climbs ladders; uses hand and power tools, makes forcible entry into buildings; opens up walls and other structures.
Enters burning buildings or other locations, protects property through salvage and clean-up operations by using salvage covers, brooms, mops, shovels and similar equipment
Replaces broken or ruptured sprinkler heads to prevent unnecessary water damage.
Operates resuscitator and inhalator and administers first aid and CPR
Assists officers at the scene of a fire or other local by delivery of messages, receiving reports and transmitting orders
Assists in getting equipment and apparatus prepared for further alarms after a fire or emergency.
Assists in the development of standard operating guidelines governing both emergency and non-emergency operations of the Department.
Salario: Negotiable