Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions from among its registered volunteers:
Position
Title: Fire Marshals
(11)
Location: Dadaab
Reporting to: Safety and
Security Coordinator
Job Summary
Reporting to the Safety
and Security Coordinator the Fire Marshals will be responsible for responding
to fire outbreaks, ensuring all fire accessories are well kept and maintained,
conduct alarm and evacuation tests, identify and report hazards, participate in
fire safety plan review and fire risk assessment. Other duties include
reporting fire incidents, ensuring fire-fighting equipment are installed and
retained in strategic points and keeping fire accessories inventory.
Responsibilities
- Responding to fire alarms and emergency callouts
to fire outbreak scenes, operating firefighting equipment to extinguish
fire and rescuing people.
- Liaise with the police and ambulance service
personnel to respond to emergency situations
- Conduct the inspection of fire scene to identify
the cause of fire.
- Provide First Aid services to fire casualties
before the arrival of medical team.
- Ensure availability of water supply at emergency
scene by testing fire hydrants to confirm they are operational at all
time.
- Conduct fire safety awareness and sensitization to
the community.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and upkeep.
- Conduct simulation drills for fire outbreak
preparedness.
Qualifications
- Possess a Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
(KCSE).
- Must possess a fire marshal course certificate and
a First Aid certificate from a reputable training school.
- Be physically and medically fit.
- Must be a volunteer of the Kenya Red Cross Society
- Trained RCAT will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates
who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers so as to reach us not
later than 12th December
2021;
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and
notification: Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does
not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the
selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society
is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.
