Safety Job vacancies for Fireman in Oando Nigeria Plc
Oando Nigeria Plc is recruiting for:
Vacancy Title: Fireman
Department: EHSSQ
Vacancy Description
Oando PLC is currently seeking Firemen to provide emergency responses to all Fire related emergency situations and coordinates all human and property rescue operations from fire related accidents and disasters.
Job Summary
The Fireman operates and maintains the Fire machine/engine and all other equipment and accessories related to the job. He also promotes fire safety and enforces fire safety standards in public and commercial premises by acting and advising on all matters relating to the protection of life and property from fire and other risks. Lectures, exercises, drills and other forms of training are an integral and ongoing part of the job.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Responding immediately and safely to emergency calls and requests for assistance
- Attending to emergency incidents including fires, road accidents, floods, bomb incidents, spillages of dangerous substances.
- Rescuing trapped people in case of such emergencies.
- First aid administration to prevent death, promote recovery and prevent deterioration before arrival of ambulance.
- Regular Facility inspection to identify potential fire hazards.
- Safeguarding own and other people's personal safety at all times.
- Responding quickly to unforeseen circumstances as they arise.
- Cleaning up and checking the site after dealing with an incident;
- Critical study and familiarization with local streets, roads and buildings around own and nearby fire stations in order to facilitate rapid emergency response with speed and efficiency.
- Basic oil spill management and intervention.
- Inspecting and maintaining all firefighting equipment (fire engine inclusive) and assisting in the testing of fire hydrants and checking emergency water supplies.
- Undertaking drills, physical training and techniques on use of equipment and related matters.
- Maintaining the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of a firefighter.
- Maintaining links with the local community while educating and informing the staff and public on promotion of fire safety.
- Assessing situations quickly and deciding on the best course of action and provide incident reports.
Application Deadline
22nd October, 2010
How To Apply
NB: you need to be logged-in into Oando's Career portal before applying.
Click here to apply online