Firefighters Trainee

The Kenya Airports Authority is an autonomous body established in 1991 through an Act of Parliament and is charged with an umbrella responsibility of providing and managing a coordinated system of airports in the country. Prior to its formation, the former erstwhile Aerodromes Department under the Ministry of Transport and Communication handled this responsibility.

Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for providing and carrying out rescue and firefighting services to passengers, other airport users and property.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting fire and rescue services through fire-fighting in crashed aircraft and reported fire outbreaks in buildings to save life and property;
Responding to aircraft emergencies as per airport services manual;
Inspecting fire engines, appliances and equipment to ensure serviceability;
Cleaning and maintaining appliances and equipment at the fire station to ensure they are in good working order;
Inspecting runways, taxiways and apron for fuel spillage and Foreign Object Debris (FODs) and ensuring that they are clean and safe;
Inspecting the airport boundary and topography to ensure their accessibility;
Operating pumps and driving of fire engines and vehicles when required; and
Participating in fire drills as required.
Responding to aircraft emergencies as per airport services manual;
Inspecting fire engines, appliances and equipment to ensure serviceability;
Cleaning and maintaining appliances and equipment at the fire station to ensure they are in good working order;
Inspecting runways, taxiways and apron for fuel spillage and Foreign Object Debris (FODs) and ensuring that they are clean and safe;
Inspecting the airport boundary and topography to ensure their accessibility;
Operating pumps and driving of fire engines and vehicles when required; and
Participating in fire drills as required.

Requirements
Key Qualifications and Experience

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade C or equivalent
Basic Fire Training will be an added advantage
Candidates with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate will have an added advantage
Possession of a medical certificate issued within the last three (3) months by a registered Medical Officer of Health confirming that a candidate is medically fit to undergo a physical vigorous training.
Born on or after  1st January, 1998.

Skills and Competencies

Teamwork, good communication and interpersonal skills