Firefighter Trainee - 100 Posts

The job holder will be responsible for providing and carrying out rescue and firefighting services to passengers, other airport users, and property within the airport premises.

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.
• Participating in fire drills as required.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade C (Plain).
• KCSE Grade C- (Minus) for candidates from Minority groups, Marginalised Communities and Persons living with Disabilities (PWDs).
• Basic Fire Training from National Youth Service (NYS) or a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate will have an added advantage.
• Age Requirement: Must be twenty-six (26) years or younger (Born on or after 1st January, 1999). For candidates from Minority groups, Marginalised Communities, and PWDs, the age limit is not more than 28 years (Born on or after 1st January 1997).

Skills and Competencies

• Teamwork
• Good communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Terms and Conditions of Service

The appointment will be on contract for an initial one (1) year on-the-job training. Thereafter, appointment will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms, subject to the successful completion of the one (1) year on-the-job training.

Application Documents Required

Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees, Certified copies of Relevant Academic Certificates (certified by either the issuing institution or a Notary) and copy of the National ID.

Note on Clearance Certificates: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010: Police Clearance Certificate (DCI), Clearance Certificate (HELB), Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA), Clearance (EACC), and a Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). The clearance certificates should be valid and current. The self-declaration Form from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.