• Application Deadline: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Fire Fighter


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls, lay and connect hose, hold nozzles and direct water stream, raise and climb ladders, use extinguishers and other equipment.


• Provide rescue in various forms from dangerous situations, operational response to dangerous goods calls.


• Provide emergency medical care to patients including ambulance transportation.


• Ventilate buildings to release heat, smoke and gases, place salvage covers, and action to prevent water damage.


• As assigned, drive and operate firefighting apparatus.


• Perform varied maintenance tasks on apparatus, equipment and facilities.


• Fire prevention work, conducts course for other staff and contracted parties, and under direction of an officer performs inspections and clerical duties as required.


• Mentoring others in emergency medical care, and firefighting.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND / Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 5 years work experience.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the operation of all apparatus, equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue work.


• Extensive knowledge of emergency medical care, safety practices, ambulance operations, and necessary actions for responses to leaks and spills of hazardous materials.


• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the fire service, and applicable provincial legislation.


• Knowledge of maintenance of service equipment and facilities.


• Knowledge of building construction, wiring, hydraulics and the geography of the municipality/City.


• Knowledge of emergency medical services at registered level of care.


• Mechanical aptitude.


• Agility and strength to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue, and medical equipment.