Job Description:

About the Job

The County Government of Nyeri is recruiting three Fire-Men. These roles involve operating appliances and communication equipment in the Fire Unit, responding to emergencies, and participating in rescue operations.

Responsibilities

Operating appliances and communication equipment in the Fire Unit.
Performing specialized functions of responding to emergencies in order to prevent and/or minimize injuries, deaths and loss of property.
Safeguarding their own and other people’s safety at all times in their operations.
Playing a central role in rescue operations during emergencies.
Inspecting and maintaining appliances and equipment in a good state of repair in accordance with the County policy and procedures.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.

Requirements

Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID).
KCPE and KCSE Certificate.
Possess Fireman II Certificate from a recognized fire service training school.
Possess a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Have a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
Possessing a driving license in heavy commercial vehicles, certificate in Diving, NFTA, EMR, EMD etc. will be an added advantage.
Be physically fit.
Have no criminal record or pending criminal charges.
Being medically fit as certified by a government doctor.