Usman Ahmadu

Dedicated and skilled Firefighter, Health and Safety Officer with a solid track record of ensuring individual well-being and maintaining safe environments. Proficient in emergency response, risk assessment, and implementing effective safety protocols. Committed to safeguarding lives and property through proactive measures and efficient emergency management.

Firefighter/Rescue Officer | Head of Firefighting/Rescue Unit (Operations) at Federal Fire Service, Economics and Financial Crimes Commissions (EFCC) Fire Station (2020-03 – Present)

• Oversee regular maintenance, inspection of firefighting and rescue equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards.
• Maintained accurate records of incidents, response activities, and equipment inventory; prepared and submitted reports as required.
• Collaborated with six safety officers to rescue over twenty staff members from a pharmaceutical company, salvaging properties valued at millions of naira.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive emergency response plans, considering various scenarios such as high-rise building evacuations while assessing potential hazards.
• Collaborated with a team of six officers to conduct bi-annual safety awareness programs for EFCC staff at the headquarters, other EFCC commands and Agencies/Companies within EFCC headquarters Abuja.
• Conducted professional inspections of Agencies/companies and facilities in Abuja to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Annual evacuation drills and fire safety training for staff at the EFCC headquarters and Commands.
• Implemented National Fire Safety Codes within Abuja, leading to reduction in fire incidents compared to previous years.
• Sensitized public on fire prevention, protection, and extinguishing techniques.

Facility Officer | Senior Supervisor at Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML) (2012-05 – 2019-03)

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations (maintenance, repaires, security, cleaning and wastes evacuation)
• Maintaining accurate records of facility maintenance, repairs and operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards including health and safety regulations, identifying harzads and implementing controls.
• Develops and implement emergency response plans, including procedures for fires, natural disasters and other emergencies.
• Manage facility budgets, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunites.

Bachelor of Technology in Estate Management – Federal University of Technology, Minna (2009)