Firemen (Drivers) - 3 Posts at County Government of Nyeri

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating appliances and communication equipment.
• Performing specialized functions of responding to fire and water rescue 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 fire and water emergencies.
• Inspecting and maintaining appliances and equipment in a good state of repair per the County policy and procedures.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen (attach ID).
• Be a holder of a KCSE Certificate.
• Possess a Fire engineering/Fire Marshal Certificate from a recognized fire training institution.
• Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor.
• Possess a first aid certificate lasting more than one week from St. John Ambulance or Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Possessing a certificate in driving, Emergency Medical Response (EMR), Incident Command System (ICS), and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) will be an added advantage.
• Possessing a diving or swimming certificate from a recognized institution in Kenya.