Collins Ogeto

I am professional and skilled firefighter/fire engine operator /driver team leader with over six Year's working experience, for structural fires,oil and gas, industrial firefighter (Dubai electricity and water authority) and Wildland fires. I am deft at working in fast paced environment that requires handling multiple task at a given time and rabidly adapting to change priority and schedule. Am also efficient heavy fire equipment operator/driver with more than five years experience in busy station.I am seeking for challenging opportunities where l can fully use my skills, knowledge and experience for the success of the organization and my self.

Dubai electricity and water authority ; june 2024 to date;

• Operating tools and equipment used for firefighting safely and effectively
• Providing appropriate medical care within the scope of knowledge in emergency situations
• Analyzing hazardous situations and thinking of quick solutions and actions
• Teaching and participating in training classes and drills
• Performing general maintenance on firefighting equipment
• Maintaining a clean environment in the department facilities
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the mechanical principles involved in the operation of fire and rescue apparatus and associated equipment
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of fire service hydraulics and the operation of water distribution systems.
• Keep inventory of tools, and equipment on appliances
• Report mechanical failures or difficulties and missing or damaged equipment
• Responsibility for updating and maintaining all records pertaining to their duties
• Attend training courses when required
• Responsibility for the implementation of policy and procedures of the company.
• Flexible regarding working in varied locations as directed by the management
• Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

G4S Kenya limited: April 2022- june 2023

• Driving the fire engine with Crew to/from the scene in case of emergency, in safely Manor.
• Carrying out routine checklist on the vehicle's cooling, oil,ATF, lights, sirens,electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, fire engine pump etc.
• Proficient in operating pumps, aerial devices, power and other mechanical equipment as required.
• The weekly test of fire engine pump ensuring that a fire pump can be continually relied upon in the event of a fire. The tests will help to ensure that the pump will start and will not overheat in the event of a fire.
• Inspect for unusual noise or vibration from the pump.
• Inspect the pump packing glands for slight discharge.
• Inspect packing boxes, bearings, or pump casing for overheating.
• Record the pump starting pressure from the pressure switch or pressure transducer.
• Record the system suction and discharge pressure gauge readings.
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of fire service hydraulics and the operation of water distribution systems.
• Operate all light and medium fire and rescue vehicles as required, within permitted driving regulations, to assist the Fire and Rescue Services meet their day to day operations.
• Clean and service assigned apparatus, maintaining it in a condition of readiness