Management Maintenance

BLESSING MUKUZE - GIFirE

Mobile No : +971*********

Email : ************@*****.***

Objective:-

To be a highly motivated person, set goals and priorities and put maximum effort into achieving these targets, seeking a position in a progressive and dynamic organization, to contribute accumulated expertise in safety, rescue, firefighting, fire safety and prevention and disaster management.

Personal Details:-

Marital Status : Married

Gender : Male

Date of Birth : 02/10/1979

Nationality : Zimbabwean

Languages : English and Shona (Native Language)

Driver’s license : Light Vehicle (UAE)

Address : Al Nahda 2, Dubai, UAE

Key Skills:-

Team working and leadership skills.

Conflict resolution capability.

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Strong, physically fit, positive and innovative approach to any task at hand.

Qualified breathing apparatus set trainer and wearer.

Excellent skills in being the face of the organization through experience gained in visiting and interacting with a variety of fire professionals.

A self starter and having ability to work independently and follow a job task through from start to finish.

Willing to learn and also a fast learner.

Academic Qualifications:-

Graduate in fire Engineering / IFE Level 3 Diploma Institution of Fire Engineers (I.F.E) United Kingdom.

I.F.E level 3 Certificate – United Kingdom.

National Diploma in Development and Disaster Management – National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe.

Station fire Officers Certificate – Zimbabwe Fire Service Examination Board.

Sub Officers Certificate – Zimbabwe Fire Services Examination board.

Leading Fire Fighter or Crew Commander Certificate – Zimbabwe Fire Services Examination Board.

First aid Certificate – City of Harare Emergency services.

Advanced Fire Fighting certificate – City of Harare Emergency services.

Authorsed gas Testing Certificate.

Hazards of Fire and Explosion Certificate.

Confined Space Certificate.

Electrical safety rules Certificate.

Working on Heights Certificate.

Cambridge Advance level Certificate, Mathematics, Accounting and Management of Business.

Cambridge Ordinary level Certificate, Mathematics, Core Science, Physics, Chemistry, English language, Principles of Accounts & Agriculture.

IT Proficiency / Computer Skills:-

Proficiency in Ms Office, Word and Excel.

User knowledge of Opera and Internet.

Working Experience-

1) COMPANY : City of Harare Emergency Services

Position : Fire – Fighter

Period : January 2000 – May 2004

Duties:

To ensure effective firefighting, rescue and special services.

Ensure operational efficiency and readiness of fire service vehicles, reporting faults to station commanders to make sure they are attended to and maintain records.

Inspection of all rescue equipment.

Operating all firefighting machinery thus turn able ladders, hudraulic platforms, foam tenders, foam making equipment, decontamination units and emergency tenders.

Daily inspection of all firefighting vehicles.

Attendance of prescribed group inspection on premises.

Driving fire appliances when responding to emergency calls.

Control room duties including dispatching of fire appliances and ambulances to emergency calls.

Repairing of fire hoses and recharging of breathing apparatus sets using compressors.

Provide professional assessment, immediate medical care, immobilisation and transportation of patients.

To check, test, use and maintain emergency medical apparatus.

Carry out routine checks and maintenance on portable firefighting equipment.

Inspect commercial and industrial buildings to determine compliance with fire prevention codes, laws and standards.

Conduct fire safety teaching programs to communities, organizations and the general public through use of simulations.

Undertaking drills, physical training and demonstrations in firefighting techniques.

2) COMPANY : City of Harare Emergency Services

Position : Leading Firefighter

Period : June 2004 – Sept 2006

Duties:

Carrying out firefighting duties and rescue.

Adherence to safety, health and environmental standards of firefighters during and after firefighting and rescue.

Carrying out periodic inspections white a commercial building is being built for the safety standards.

Scrutiny of building plans and carry out safety audits and inspections.

Training off recruits firefighters.

Provide training to operational staff in the fire safety role.

Carry out fire safety risk assessments.

Basic industrial firefighting training to company employees.

Ensures firefighting equipment is maintained and in good working condition.

3) COMPANY : City of Harare Emergency Services

Position : Sub Officer

Period : Nov 2006 – June 2009

Leading a team engaged in firefighting and actively participate in firefighting and emergency activities this includes issuing instructions, starting pumps, regulating pressures, and use of hose and extinguishers.

Participate in the regular drills in fire prevention and firefighting this includes briefing sub ordinates on emergency regulations and procedures and on the use and effectiveness of firefighting equipment and safety system.

Supervise daily maintenance and testing work of a variety of firefighting, safety and emergency equipment and complete various reports connected with maintenance work and present verbal reports on problems encountered.

Attends fire and other emergency incidents, assesses the situation, determines action to take and commands the on scene fire and safety personnel.

Assists in the preparation and conducting of fire training and safety lectures by arranging of equipment and fuel for fires.

Responsible for the safe and effective operations, maintenance and ensuring operational integrity of firefighting vehicles and equipment.

Supervises maintenance of all mobile / portable firefighting equipment by arranging for and or personally making repairs to branches, hoses and annually equipment.

To plan, direct and supervise the day to day activities of safety and fire services for the assigned operations area.

4) COMPANY : National Oil Company of Zimbabwe

Position : Fire officer

Period : July 2009 – March 2014

Duties:

Prevents and minimizes loss of life and damage as a result of fire, gas release incidents, vehicle accident and rescue situations.

Supervises and directs the activities of a shift team of firefighters involved in firefighting, rescue, gas release control measures and medical emergencies.

Supervising practical and theoretical trainings including drills and evacuation procedures.

Supervising all testing, inspection and repair of all fire and life support equipment, breathing apparatus sets, portable fire extinguishers and the testing and maintenance of a range of fire fighting vehicles, systems and equipment ensuring 24/7 availability.

Maintaining all records associated with shift team and testing of firefighting equipment, extinguisher site replacement, shift manning and maintenance of life support equipment.

AIRPORT EXPERIENCE:

My previous station area covers two different airfields ranging in categories, and we used to do live and mock aircraft firefighting sceneallos as part of career development.

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE:

Patient assessment and care of life threatening injuries.

Heat related injuries.

Management of wounds.

Vehicle rescue with entrapment extinction handling techniques.

Hazardous materials, management and decontamination.

Identity pulse less and administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

Multiple casualty incidents.

Assess and priorities patient according to medical or injury.

5) CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

COMPANY : Abu Dhabi Gas Industries GASCO

Udeel Consultant

Position : Lead Fireman/Supervisor

Period : April 2014 to Date

Duties:

Firefighting and emergency care

Responds to emergency care calls to protect life and property and fight fires, provides medical assistance and performs operations.

Performs fire and hazardous materials inspections of buildings and responds to accidents.

Oil and gas release control measures.

Carrying out a range of testing, inspection and general maintenance activities, associated with fire and life support.

Attending incidents of all types through out Gasco facility and residential camp this includes hydro carbon fires, gas leaks, Hazmat incidents (use of chemical suits).

Training breathing apparatus use to Gasco employees and contractors.

Carrying out inspections on site for firefighting equipment, (extinguisher, hydrants, deluge valves, dry resers, foam carts and foam monitors) record and report any detect or issues that are found.

Risk assessment to a required standard for all on site activities.

Record and report all accidents, incidents and rear misses and report accordingly.

Undertake job watch activities and standby with fire extinguishers during all permitted “hot work”, and undertake gas test when required, prior to authorizing commencement of work. Report any incidents of incorrect work practices or procedures differing from those detailed in the permit to work.

Other standby duties such as confined spaces, breathing apparatus use, and fuel, propane and nitrogen unloading.

VOLUNTERING WORK:

6) COMPANY : Civil Protection unit of Zimbabve, deparment

of Disaster management.

Position : Disaster Management Coordinator

Period : May 2004 to Dec 2013

Duties:

Establish disaster management forums.

Conduct awareness campaigns in all clusters.

Respond to disaster and emergencies

Coordinate activities off the disaster management.

Conduct risk assessments in communities.

Initiate and implement strategies for prevention and instigation of disasters.

Assist in the preparation of a disaster management plan.

Conduct community meetings and programs regarding disaster management.

preparations for mass activities, national / provincial visits by putting in place contingency measures to ensure safety has on with the immediate rapid response units.

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