Fireman III at Embu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be on-the-job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Operating appliances and communication equipment
• Performing specialized functions of responding to emergencies to prevent and/or minimize injuries, deaths and loss of property.
• Safeguarding their own and other people’s safety at all times in their operations.
• Playing a central role in rescue operations during emergencies.
• Inspecting and maintaining appliances and equipment in a goal Beh of repair.
• Following the county disaster management policy and p
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor 

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent and relevant qualification
• Fireman 11 Certificate from a recognized Fire Services Training School/Institution
• Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John
• Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution
• Be physically fit
• Be medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor
• Possessing a certificate in driving, Emergency Medical Response (EMR) and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) will be an added advantage.
• Possessing a diving certificate from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.