Senior Fire Officer & Rescue Services - 6 Posts at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in fire science, fire engineering, public administration, Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Occupational Health, and safety disciplines, or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institute
• Certificate in Fire Engineering, Incident Command Systems course, and Fire prevention.
• Served satisfactorily as Fire Officer 1 and above for at least two (2) years.
• Shown merit and ability in work performance and results.

Job Description

• Coordinate and manage on-site operations.
• Communicate effectively with other emergency services (police, medical, etc.) to ensure coordinated response efforts.
• Ensure that the crew is prepared, well-trained, and adequately equipped for all emergency incidents.
• Conduct fire safety inspections of buildings, facilities, and public spaces to identify potential hazards.
• Assist with implementing fire prevention programs,and educating the public and businesses on fire safety practices.
• Ensure the timely maintenance, inspection, and servicing of firefighting apparatus, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other emergency response tools.
• Conduct risk assessments for fire and rescue operations, identifying potential dangers and developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Investigate incidents to determine causes, contributing factors, and lessons learned for future improvements.
• Support recovery efforts by assessing damage, managing logistics, and ensuring the safety of first responders.
• Complete and submit incident reports, performance evaluations, and other documentation as senior officers require.