Innocent Twala

Experienced and dedicated retired firefighter, Paramedic and Emergency vehicle driver with excellent hand-eye coordination, communication and problem-solving skills. A truck dispatcher with a dedication to delivering results in real time. Seeking a position with your company.

My skill set include but not limited to, working well under pressure, time management, human skills, excellent driving skills and impeccable sales skills. My past career has taught me a lot, I adapt quickly, I work fast and deliver best results.

Truck Dispatcher at King Civil Engineering Contractors (2023-01 – Present)

• Managing truck drivers' schedules and routes
• Scheduling freight to be picked up and delivered
• Providing shipping details to customers
• Reviewing logs of truck drivers
• Documenting all calls, deliveries, routes and times for pickups and deliveries

Fire fighter - Crew commander/ Emergency Services at City of Ekurhuleni (2002-01 – 2023-12)

• Respond to fire alarms quickly to regulate and extinguish forest or building fires
• Operate firefighting and rescuing equipment such as aerial ladders, axes, fire hoses etc.
• Provide emergency medical services with compliance to established standards
• Inspect scenes of fire or accidents to identify causes or discover significant findings
• Clean up fire scenes by removing debris and burned items
• Respond to other emergency situations and assist those in need
• Write accurate reports after incidents and submit them to superiors
• Clean and maintain personal equipment and keep it ready for use
• Participate in fire drills as a way to stay alert and up-to-date with job duties
• Assist in public educational programs to help prevent dangerous fire accidents

Grade 12 – Mater Dolorosa High School (1994-12)

Fire Fighting course Basic Ambulance Assistant – Benoni Fire & Emergency Service College (1998-01 – 1999-12)

Fire Fighter 2, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operation, Vehicle Rescue – Boksburg Fire & Emergency Service College (2000-01 – 2001-12)

Convey Dangerous Goods By Road, Apply Fire Fighting Techniques – JERICO training and Fire Industries (2025-01)