Thuli Ngangezwe

Experienced Firefighting Instructor with over 10 years in wildfire management, training facilitation, and emergency response. Proven ability to lead teams, develop training materials, and assess learners in both classroom and field environments. Skilled in fire suppression, prescribed burns, and community fire awareness. Passionate about safety, fitness, and empowering future firefighters.

Instructor - Kishugu Training (Pty) Ltd

(2014)

• Lead teams of firefighters on fire lines as a supervisor
• Develop and facilitate lessons in Basic & Advanced Firefighting, Induction, Prescribed Burns, Water Pump Operations, and Structure Protection
• Conduct practical simulations and assess learners
• Manage student administration (attendance, portfolios, reports)
• Conduct PT and drill sessions
• Monitor base maintenance and provide first aid when needed

Crew Leader Type 1 - Working on Fire Programme

(2008 - 2010)

• Managed a team of 25 firefighters
• Recruited and trained new firefighters
• Planned and implemented fire prevention strategies
• Led aerial plant control and fire suppression activities
• Ensured compliance with SOPs and BOPs
• Reported on team performance

Crew Leader Type 2 - Working on Fire Programme

(2008 - 2009)

• Led a team of 11 firefighters
• Conducted fire fuel reduction and fire awareness campaigns
• Trained team members to maintain fitness standards
• Promoted due to strong leadership and performance

Firefighter - Working on Fire Programme

(2009 - 2010)

• Performed fire breaks and suppression
• Delivered community fire awareness
• Participated in physical training and fire fuel reduction

Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)

Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (IFSAC/NFPA 1001 Certified) - Mangaung College Institute

Awareness and Operations - Mangaung College Institute

Facilitator - Ndzalama (2015 - 2015)

Assessor - Ndzalama (2017 - 2017)

Basic Ambulance Assistance (EMT Equivalent) - Tlokwe City Council