Fire Fighters (Kouga Municipality) at Kouga Municipality

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Matric Fire Fighter 1 & 2 certificate (SAESI) at NQF level 5;
• Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operational (SAESI);
• 2 Years relevant experience;
• Level 3 First Aid;
• Code C1 driving license;
• Able bodied;
• Must work weekends, public holidays and after hours;
• Knowledge of various firefighting techniques;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to handle stressful conditions;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Required to work shifts;
• Required to work at any fire station within the area of the Authority having Jurisdiction, in accordance with Departmental policies;
• Must be physical fit – Physical assessment will be conducted

DUTIES:

• Responds to fire and emergency incidents and perform acts/operations under the supervision of the Senior Fire Fighter to neutralize the threat of fire or other danger;
• Conducting the maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants under the supervision of the supervisor, to ensure easily identification and smooth operation during emergencies;
• Participating in rescue teams with specific sequences (installing slings and hooks onto ropes, assembling rescue equipment), following specific instructions of the Officer in charge of the operations;
• Conducting building inspections to verify compliance relating to fire safety by-laws through the inspecting and risk assessment of fire installations and building safety fire regulations and reporting outcomes and specific concerns requiring immediate attention to the Senior Fire Fighter;
• Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra-heavy specialist appliances to/at emergency incidents as directed by the supervisor in order to save lives and property and providing humanitarian services to the community.