Fire Fighters at G4S

Responsibilities:

• Respond immediately and safely to all emergency calls and requests for assistance
• Deal with emergencies as directed and work effectively and efficiently as a member of a disciplined team
• Minimize distress and suffering, including giving first aid care
• Establish and maintain the confidence of members of the public
• Give general fire safety advice and guidance to people when requested
• Work to help educate members of the community in the risks and hazards of fire
• Assist in Service initiatives, programmes and strategies to reduce fire calls
• Recognise health and safety issues at work and deal with them to minimize or eliminate the degree of hazard or risk
• Maintain a level of physical and medical fitness necessary to carry out the duties of a firefighter
• Maintain all firefighting and emergency equipment in a state of readiness, including cleaning, repairing and testing as required to approved standards and procedures
• Know the local streets, roads and buildings situated within the fire station response area
• Complete basic paperwork and routine administration, including recording of information
• Take part in a continuous training programme by attending lectures, exercises, practice drill sessions and other forms of training to maintain competence levels
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility and expertise as may be required by the Chief Fire Officer
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others at all times

Ideal candidate:

• Knowledge and Qualifications
• Relevant tertiary education
• Formal training in Fire science
• Working knowledge of firefighting equipment and apparatus
• Knowledge of first aid/CPR methods

Experience

• 2 - 3 years in firefighting
• Proven experience as firefighter
• Willingness to follow legal rules and guidelines and firefighting standards at all times
• Great physical strength and stamina partnered with the ability to dress and move quickly
• Patient and cool tempered with the ability to function in a team
• Dedicated and compassionate

Technical Skills

• Financial Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• Google suite of products

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications to maureen.odira@ke.g4s.com by 28th July 2023