Manning the Rapid Intervention Vehicle and acting as a first on scene commander
Emirates Aluminium
Total years of experience :8 years, 6 Months
EMAL ( Emirates Aluminium) United Arab Emirates
Assistant Crew Commander - May 2012 - date
duties: ➢ Manning the Rapid Intervention Vehicle and acting as a first on scene commander
➢ Conducting trial evacuations on site, maintaining and submitting records to the crew commander.
➢ Carrying out fire extinguisher inspections, and fixed fire suppression system inspections.
➢ Carrying out fire safety inspections and submitting reports as necessary to the management.
➢ Conducting Confined space pre-entry gas testing and issuing of PTW (permit to work) where appropriate.
➢ Performing routine fire exercises on site
➢ Maintaining, up to date records of all fire related activities and submitting them in a timely manner
➢ Responding to fire calls and rescue operations
➢ Responding to HAZMAT incidents
➢ Acting assistant to the supervisor for daily fire prevention activities and emergency responses and incident management.
➢ Carrying out hot work inspections and fire related risk assessments before commencing activities in the plant.
➢ Playing an advisory role to the crew commander on day to day activities in station and in plant.
City of Harare Emergency Services
Public safety department
Fire fighter/ driver - Pump operator (May 2006 - April 2012)
Duties: ➢ Responding to calls of service as a firefighter for the Department
➢ Making sure fire department and equipment are in service each day and in good working order
➢ Dispatching fire appliances and EMS to calls for service
➢ Undertaking activities designed to prevent fires
➢ Pump operations
➢ Rescue people and animals trapped in dangerous situations
➢ Administer first aid and oxygen therapy in accidents and emergencies
➢ Taking part in ongoing training in firefighting techniques and in demonstrations and fire drills
➢ Inspecting firefighting equipment and hydrants
➢ Undertaking public education tasks including school visits, demonstrations, firefighting training and lectures
Airport experience
My station area covered different airfields ranging in categories. I have attended emergency light aircraft incidents that involved extrication of casualties, fuel spillages that affected public safety and environmental damage. I have also attended live and mock drill aircraft fire fighting scenarios as part of my career development.
Medical Experience
First Responder
Patient assessment and care of life threatening injuries
Heat related emergencies
Management of bleeding and wounds
Vehicle rescue with entrapment and patient handling techniques
Multiple casualty incidents
Hazardous materials, management and decontamination
Identify pulse less and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Asses and prioritize patient according to medical or injury
Work to maintain patient wellbeing, emotionally as well as physical
Other Training
Tyco fire & Security - Fire protection and detection system to include Novec and Vesda
ROSEN BAUER - pump operations and maintenance
NAFFCO - pump operations and maintenance
• Computer Literate • United Arab Emirates Heavy vehicle (HGV) and Light Motor Vehicle (LGV) drivers licence • IYT Small Power Boat & RIB Master Certificate