Fire Engine Operators at SonySugar Limited

Duties and Responsibilities at This Level Will Entail:

• Performing specialized functions in preparing and responding to fire/emergency calls to prevent or minimize loss of life, property, or injury due to fire;
• Responding to emergency calls, laying and connecting hoses, holding nozzles, and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, using extinguishers and other equipment;
• Assisting in rescue operations during emergencies;
• Operating appliances and communication equipment;
• Providing first responder actions to emergency medical and hazardous materials calls;
• Conducting fire prevention inspections in the workplace;
• Conducting fire safety, rescue, and First Aid training for employees;
• Undertaking fire drills in the workplace;
• Completing fire safety inspection reports and maintaining vital incident information for investigative and record-keeping purposes;
• Attending on-duty training sessions and off-site training courses as necessary;
• Inspecting and maintaining firefighting equipment and appliances in good repair in accordance with company policies and procedures;
• Carrying out routine checks on the firefighting components of the fire truck, detecting and reporting any malfunction;
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the fire truck;
• Carrying out other duties related to the job description as assigned by the fire safety supervisor.

Job Specification:

• KCSE certificate;
• Craft Certificate in Fire Management or Fire and Rescue Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• First Aid Certificate Course, preferably from St. John's Ambulance, Red Cross, or any other recognized institution;
• Five (5) years’ experience as a fire engine operator/driver;
• Physically, medically, and mentally fit;
• Firefighting skills and ability to perform the roles of a fire engine operator;
• First Aid skills and equipment management skills;
• Computer literacy training skills;
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation;
• Knowledge of firefighting techniques and methods;
• Knowledge of emergency procedures;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.