Firefighter
Resume:
ISIAH MAMBEVA
Address - *** GWERU
ZIMBABWE
Date of Birth - 29 March 1982
Contacts +263-***-***-***
************@*****.***
Current Position Held: Leading Firefighter
Qualifications and Education
1.Firefighter 1 Certificate
2.Leading Firefighter Certificate
3.Sub Officers Certificate
4.Station Management Certificate
5.Award in Supervisors training course on mining legal compliance and safety aspects.
6.Heavy Duty Driver's Licence ( 19 years experience)
7.High School Certificate { English, Science, Building studies, History and Shona}
8.Computer Skills(General knowledge with Microsoft Office and computer software installation.)
9.Advanced First Aid Certificate
SUMMARY
An experienced Leading Firefighter with vast knowledge in Fire Prevention and Fire Safety, knowledgeable in British standards with more than 10 years’ experience including assuming responsibilities for supervision, performance and safety of assigned personnel on the scene.
I am active in the Training of Recruits and develop them to become qualified Firefighters and I have done this job since 2016.
I have the ability to handle heavy work load possessing a very high level of professionalism and quickly adapt to new challenges.
FIRE FIGHTING COURSE MARCH 2009
1.Elements of Combustion and extinction 2.Practical fireman ship 3.Fire service equipment 4.Hydraulics and pump operations 5.Special appliances 6.Fire extinguishers, foam and foam making equipment 7.Fire brigade radio communication
WORK EXPERIENCE AS A FIREFIGHTER
FIRE GROUND OPERATIONS
EMERGENCY RESPONSE / INITIAL SCENE ASSESSMENT
Accurately receiving/comprehending radio dispatched information
Responding to residential/industrial/structural/wild land fire emergencies
Responding to rescues/requests for assistance/reports of smoke
Responding to electrical hazards/potentials site of ignition
Safely driving/riding in firefighting/emergency apparatus in response mode
Identifying on-scene hazards and seeking the source of the fire
Advising commanding officers of on-scene fire conditions, hazards and exposures
Assessing the emergency scene and determining if assistance from additional fire personnel
Determining the stability of supporting surfaces;
Determining the safest route for extricating/evacuating victims.
Following radio response protocols including exchanging information with other crew members
Communicating with hand signals during emergencies and while moving apparatus
Performing CPR or other appropriate cardiac emergency procedures
Pump Operations
Calculating, achieving and maintaining correct water pressure for hose lines;
Operating foam dispensing equipment;
Inspecting and maintaining fire apparatus during operation by checking gauges and preventing boil over.
VEHICLE EXTRICATION
Controlling the accident scene to protect self, crew, victims, witnesses, etc.
Directing traffic around accident scene
Stabilizing vehicles using cribbing and other necessary tools
Safely freeing/removing persons from entrapments
FIRE STATION DUTIES
Maintaining physical and mental abilities to be fit-for-duty
Maintaining positive and harmonious working relationships with crew members
Removing used equipment from apparatus after calls for cleaning/drying
Preparing the emergency vehicles for the next response, including decontaminating and disinfecting
Storing fire equipment and supplies
Maintaining an inventory of tools and equipment;
Inspecting, cleaning, polishing and maintaining apparatus, tools and equipment
Inspecting, servicing and performing tests of personal protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus
Performing regular service tests on all apparatus
Participating in ongoing training drills to further develop and maintain proficiency
Maintaining a neat and clean working/living environment at the fire station
TRAINING/DRILLS
Fire behavior and various causes of fire
How to successfully attack a fire
Building construction to predict fire reaction
Forcible entry into buildings
Ventilation methods to aid in extinguishing fires
Water supply systems
Hydraulics and pump operation
The characteristics of and proper use of ladders
Various methods of rescue
Ropes and knots to accomplish rescues, stabilize vehicles and haul tools
Extricating victims from vehicles
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Responding to the release or potential release of hazardous material
Utilizing and maintaining personal/chemical protection equipment
Reading reference materials at scene and calling proper authorities to provide appropriate response to hazardous materials spills
Performing defensive mitigation techniques (i.e., diking, damming, diverting, etc.)
Picking up and safely containing biohazards
Cleaning-up and safely disposing of contaminated fluids and biohazards.
EXPERIENCE
10 Years heavy duty driver
Gweru Government Hospital 2002-2006
Ambulance Driver
Attending to ambulance calls at a government hospitals.
Transferring patience of serious nature to other government hospitals.
Furthermore I also used to drive government trucks during special government programs
Gweru Fire and Ambulances Services 2009 to 2021
12 years Firefighter Pump Operator
REFERENCES
Chief Fire Officer Hove Cell +263 077*-******
LANGUAGES
English, Shona and Ndebele
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