Sunny Gondalia
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Date of Birth: 14th February
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Home Address: Stone Town, Zanzibar
Current Address: Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 42000, France Cell: +974-****-****, +33-751-******, +41-779-****** Email: *************@*******.*** & **************@*******.*** Skype I.D: sunnygondalia
Visa Status: Resident Visa
Objective To secure a position as a Firefighter/Fire Apparatus Operator & Driver where I can contribute my extensive knowledge, skills and experience to an outstanding and exceptional department. To be an exceptional individual, exhibiting excellence by successfully accomplishing duties, meeting deadlines and adding value beyond expectation.
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Result oriented Professional with over 9 years of experience in Structural, Industrial and Aviation Firefighting, fire safety & Prevention, Fire safety Inspections, Emergency response, and Padi certified Scuba Diver with 4 years of experience and with more than 50 dives. Education & Expertise Qualifications; Date and Location NFPA 1002 Fire Apparatus Driver & Operator April-2023, Muscat - Oman NFPA Fire Officer 01 July-2021, Cape Town-South Africa NFPA Fire Instructor 01 July-2021, Cape Town-South Africa NFPA 1700 Modern Structural Fire Fighting June-2021, Cape Town-South Africa NFPA Firefighter 01 June-2021, Pretoria-South Africa NFPA Firefighter 02 June-2021, Pretoria-South Africa NFPA Hazmat Awareness June-2021, Pretoria-South Africa NFPA Hazmat Operations June-2021, Pretoria-South Africa NFPA First Aid Level 03 June-2021, Pretoria-South Africa
(STCW) Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting November-2020, Cape Town-South Africa
(STCW) Elementary First Aid November-2020, Cape Town-South Africa
(STCW) Personal Safety & Social Responsibility November-2020, Cape Town-South Africa
(STCW) Personal Survival Techniques November-2020, Cape Town-South Africa
(STCW) Designated Security Duties December-2020, Cape Town-South Africa D.O.D Aviation Rescue and Firefighting Driver & Operator September-2019, Dubai-U.A.E NFPA Electric/Hybrid Passenger Vehicle Training May-2019, Dubai-U.A.E NFPA Responding to Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Incidents May-2019, Dubai-U.A.E NFPA Responding to Fuel Cell Vehicle Incidents May-2019, Dubai-U.A.E NFPA Responding to Gaseous Fuelled Vehicle Incidents May-2019, Dubai-U.A.E NFPA Energy Storage and Photovoltaic Systems May-2019, Dubai-U.A.E Certificate on Working Safely and Working at Heights May-2019, Dubai-U.A.E NFPA Fire Inspector 01 January-2019, Dubai-U.A.E
I.F.S.A.C Breathing Apparatus Rectification November-2017, Dubai-U.A.E I.F.S.A.C Forcible Entry Training November-2017, Dubai-U.A.E Padi Diver I.D No: 22163
Padi Rescue Diver August-2016, Cape Town-South Africa Padi Specialty Course;
Wreck Diver, Boat Diver, Night Diver & Peak Performance Buoyancy August-2016, Cape Town-South Africa Emergency First Response Course; July-2016, Cape Town-South Africa First Aid, C.P.R, A.E.D, Primary & Secondary Care July-2016, Cape Town-South Africa Padi Advanced Open Water Diver July-2016, Cape Town-South Africa Padi Open Water Diver July-2016, Cape Town-South Africa Water Management and Pump Operations December-2009, Tanzania Kibasila Secondary, High School Completion November-2008, Tanzania Driver’s License & Country; Tanzania, Qatar & United Arab Emirates: Heavy Vehicle, Light Vehicle & Motorcycle Highlight Skills
Aviation Rescue Firefighting Apparatus Driver & Operator Team Player
Basic & Advanced Firefighting Good Communication Skills
Emergency Response Time Management
Fire & Safety Inspections Resourceful
Fire Apparatus Driver & Operator Microsoft Office
First Aid Critical Thinker
Hazmat Operations Skilled Problem Solver
Health Safety
Incident Command
Structural, Industrial & Aviation Firefighting
Languages:
English: Fluent
Arabic: Working Knowledge
Swahili: Fluent
French: Working Knowledge
Experience; Firefighter/Fire Truck Operator and Driver at Brunel (Q.A.F.C.O: Qatar Fertiliser Company) Location & Duration: Qatar, November 2021 to Present Industry & Dept: Industrial & Oil & Gas, Fire Department
Responding to all types of Emergencies and non-Emergencies; Structural firefighting, Hazmat, Oil spills, Road traffic collisions and Rescue operations.
Experience; Fire Instructor at Kernbridge Fire Emergency Training College Location & Duration: South Africa, May to June 2021. Industry & Dept: Fire Service College
Responding to all types of Emergencies and non-Emergencies; Structural firefighting, Hazmat, Oil spills, Road traffic collisions and Rescue operations.
Prepares training programs for recruits and in-service personnel to ensure proper utilization of firefighting methods and techniques.
Demonstrates firefighting apparatus and equipment such as rescue tools, portable pumps, and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus gear to illustrate fire ground application.
Attends meetings, conferences and lectures on current procedures, techniques, and technological advances in firefighting operations and equipment.
Experience; Firefighter, Fire Inspector & Fire Apparatus Driver and Operator at Emaar Location & Duration: Dubai - U.A.E, (2Years & 7Months) July-2017 to February-2020. Industry & Dept: Real Estate, HSE & Emergency Response Unit
Responding to all types of Emergencies and non-Emergencies; Structural firefighting, Hazmat, Oil spills, Road traffic collisions and Rescue operations.
Filing of documents and rectifying hazards around the Emaar properties.
Carrying out Hot work inspections and Risk assessments before commencing any activities in the mall and around.
Supporting the Director of Fire Safety Engineering where necessary in carrying out Fire Safety Inspections and Risk Assessments.
Supporting the Director of Fire Safety Engineering where necessary in training Fire Marshals/security staff.
Developing training plans for Fire Marshals/security staff.
Liaise with Department of Civil Defence as part of the incident command progression upon their arrival at an incident.
Take responsibility for effective performance, develop own skills to improve personal performance and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals and the team.
Attend incidents in Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa and take control as an operational team in line with The Crisis Management Policy.
Ascertain that all fire and rescue equipment is maintained properly and is operational at all times. Firefighter/Fire Apparatus Driver & Operator and Fire Team Leader at National Response Corporation (E.G.A) Location & Duration: Abu Dhabi – U.A.E, (2Years & 4Months) April- 2015 to July 2017. Industry & Dept: Oil & Gas, Industrial, Fire and Rescue
Responding to all types of Emergencies and non-Emergencies; Structural and Industrial firefighting, Hazmat, Oil spills, Road traffic collisions and Water Rescue operations.
Conducting Trial evacuations on site, maintaining and submitting records to the Crew commander.
Carrying out inspections of fire extinguishers and fire suppressions systems.
Conducting Confined space Pre-entry gas tests and issuing of PTW (Permit to work) where required.
Carrying out Fire safety inspections and submitting reports to the Crew commander and Officers.
Filing of documents and rectifying hazards notifications around the plant.
Carrying out Hot work inspections and Risk assessments before commencing any activities in the plant.
Acting as an Assistant Crew Commander when appointed or required by my officers for daily fire prevention activities, emergency response and incident management.
Conducting Marine rescues and operations, including marine rescue
Conducting inspections of Diving equipment’s, boats and patrolling of Turtle breeding area. Emergency Response Officer at AngloGold Ashanti (Geita Gold Mine) Location & Duration: Mwanza-Tanzania, (1 Year) February 2012 to January 2013. Industry & Dept: Mining & Metals, Industrial - Emergency Response Unit
Responding to wide range of Emergencies calls at the mine and outside the mine site, In charge of the Fire team that I got assigned to by my Superintendent and Manager.
Ensured my team gave an appropriate efficient, on emergency coverage at the mine and outside mine site.
Conducted training to the mine employees, main and sub-contractors about Fire awareness and emergencies.
Also responded to wide range of emergencies like rescuing of trapped miners, dead body recoveries, and etc and was also a trainer of my crew.
Did inspections and servicing of fire equipment’s, fire suppressions systems at the mine site and drove a fire truck and a Fire truck pump operator.
Did standbys and provided emergency coverage at the mine airstrip before landing and take-offs of planes.
Patrolled and checked the air strip for any hazards before landing and take-off for the planes. Firefighter, Fire Apparatus Driver & Operator at Knight Support Location & Duration: Dar Es Salaam-Tanzania, (2Years &4Months) October 2009 to February 2012. Industry & Dept: Oil & Gas, Industrial, Aviation - Fire and Rescue
Responding to all types of Emergencies and non-Emergencies; Structural and Industrial firefighting, Hazmat, Oil spills, Road traffic collisions and Water Rescue operations.
Conducting Trial evacuations on site, maintaining and submitting records to the Crew commander.
Carrying out inspections of fire extinguishers and fire suppressions systems.
Conducting Confined space Pre-entry gas tests and issuing of PTW (Permit to work) where required.
Carrying out Fire safety inspections and submitting reports to the Crew commander and Officers.
Filing of documents and rectifying hazards notifications around the plant.
Carrying out Hot work inspections and Risk assessments before commencing any activities in the plant.
Acting as an Assistant Crew Commander when appointed or required by my officers for daily fire prevention activities, emergency response and incident management.
Conducting Marine rescues and operations.
Reference: Can be provided if needed.