Fire-Engine Operators

i. Be a Kenyan citizen
ii. Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education / O-level

education; (minimum grade D)

iii. Possess a First Aid Certificate lasting not less than seven(7) days

iv. Possess a certificate in defensive driving

v. Possess a valid motor vehicle driving license class BCE;

vi. Have a minimum three (3) years proven experience in fire engine/firefighting

equipment operation;

vii. Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicles

viii. Demonstrate experience in managing disasters

ix. Be physically and medically fit as certified by a Government Doctor;

x. Be a holder of a firefighting/rescue service certificate from an institution

recognized in Kenya

xi. Possess a valid certificate of good conduct

xii. Possession of a Grade III and above certificate in vehicle

mechanics/maintenance will be an added advantage;

xiii. Former members of the disciplined forces and the NYS who have undergone

firefighting training or ex-fire fighters/fire engine operators will have an

added advantage

Responsibilities

i. Making routine daily checks and inspection of the fire engine to ensure it is
in sound mechanical condition

ii. Ensuring general routine maintenance of the fire engine and equipment in

line with the manufacturer’s manual / specifications

iii. Reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle/fire engine systems

iv. Driving/operating the fire engine as authorized

v. Ensuring security and safety of the fire engine on and off the road

vi. Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle/fire engine assigned

vii. Responding to fire and emergency calls in order to prevent and/or minimize

loss of life, property or injury

viii. Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of fire in response to

an emergency

ix. Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and

efficiently

x. Perform any other function of a fire fighter

xi. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements
Required education
: Vocational school

Required relevant work experience
: 3 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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