PATRICK RUKWAMBAIRE
JEDDAH,MAKKAH
Summary
Experienced Fire Lieutenant with expertise in fire services management and emergency response coordination. Proven track record in enhancing firefighting operations and public safety through effective training and community outreach. Skilled in strategic planning, communication, and problem-solving, with a focus on efficiency and safety compliance. Capable of leading teams under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Lieutenant
KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAUST)
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - Current
- Incident command: Taking charge as an incident commander during emergencies, ensuring the safety of the fire crew and the public, and developing and implementing incident action plans to tackle problems at hand.
- Taking charge of any incidents pending the arrival of the Captain or a more Senior Officer and remaining in charge until relieved formally by the Senior Officer.
- Coordinating all maintenance, testing, and repair issues of apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
- Prepare a variety of reports and records including but not limited to personnel evaluation, incident reports, defects reports, supply requisitions, training reports, and daily activity reports.
- Leading assigned fire crew in the employment of firefighting tactics, providing safe and proper rescue operations of endangered persons in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Responsibility for the implementation of policy and procedures.
- Being responsible for the Health, Safety Welfare, and management of staff in my crew.
- Responding to hazardous material incidents and performing operations and technical-level actions.
- Team-building and training activities to enhance working relationships and performance.
- Implementing public safety/fire prevention training to the community.
- Training new firefighters and conducting periodic firefighter performance evaluations.
- Conducted thorough inventory checks, testing, and inspection of appliances, gears, equipment, and tools to stay ready for every type of emergency.
- Performing firefighting search and rescue techniques during incidents.
- Watch-room duties which include dispatch of appliances and recording of calls.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Assisted in the prevention of fires through public education programs.
- Performing daily preventive maintenance for assigned firefighting vehicles and equipment to ensure constant operational readiness.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiating maintenance of defective equipment and appliances through prompt reporting to the supervisors.
- Drove and operated safely and efficiently structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Coordinate and supervise of maintenance, test, and repair of apparatus and equipment.
FIREFIGHTER/DRIVER OPERATOR
KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAUST)
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Responding to different types of emergencies and leading crew.
- Initiating different types of training in order to enhance and maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of crew members.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment, and personnel.
- Fire Prevention duties among them include building plan approval, inspection of buildings, and public safety education.
- Efficiently managed human and capital resources on a daily basis, optimizing the allocation of personnel and equipment to ensure smooth operations and maximize firefighting capabilities.
- Conducted recommended periodical acceptance tests of equipment, meticulously ensuring the functionality and reliability of firefighting apparatus and equipment, contributing to the overall operational readiness of the fire department.
- Demonstrated proficiency in incident command and command handover procedures, effectively coordinating resources, providing clear instructions, and maintaining effective communication channels during emergency situations.
- Checking, testing of apparatus and equipment to maintain emergency readiness.
- Responding to different emergency calls and carry out firefighting, search and rescue.
- Control room duties - which includes receiving of emergency calls and dispatching relevant appliances, recording of messages transmitted during calls.
LEADING FIREFIGHTER
HARARE FIREBRIGADE, (City Council Of Harare)
HARARE, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
FIREFIGHTER/ DRIVER OPERATOR
HARARE FIREBRIGADE, (CITY COUNCIL OF HARARE)
HARARE, Zimbabwe
12.2009 - 12.2016
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Drove and operated safely and efficiently structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Hydrant Inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - FIRE ENGINEERING AND RESCUE MANAGEMENT
EDEN UNIVERSITY
ZAMBIA09-2025
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - ACCOUNTING
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
HARARE, ZIMBABWE12.2011
Skills
- Firefighting operations
- Search and rescue
- Hazardous materials management
- Incident command
- Resource allocation
- Personnel training
- Fire prevention strategies
- Emergency response planning
- Public education initiatives
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
Languages
- English
- Shona
Personal Information
Title: Fire Lieutenant
Certifications Courses
- IFSAC/NFPA 472: Hazardous Material Awareness
- IFSAC/NFPA 472: Hazmat Material Operations
- IFSAC/NFPA 1001: Firefighter I & II
- IFSAC/NFPA 1002: Driver Pump Operator
- IFSAC/NFPA 1006: Technical Rescue
- IFSAC/NFPA 1072: Hazardous Material Technician
- IFSAC/NFPA 1041: Fire Instructor I
- IFSAC/NFPA 1021: Fire Officer I
- IFSAC/NFPA 1005: Marine Fire Fighting
- IFSAC/NFPA 1003: Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
- IFSAC/NFPA 1002: Drive /Operator Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Apparatus
- IFSAC/NFPA 1002: Drive /Operator Aerial Appliance
- IFSAC/NFPA 1002: Drive /Operator Mobile Water Supply
Languages
English
Professional
Shona
Professional
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAUST)
01.2021 - Current
FIREFIGHTER/DRIVER OPERATOR
KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAUST)
11.2017 - 12.2020
LEADING FIREFIGHTER
HARARE FIREBRIGADE, (City Council Of Harare)
01.2017 - 11.2017
FIREFIGHTER/ DRIVER OPERATOR
HARARE FIREBRIGADE, (CITY COUNCIL OF HARARE)
12.2009 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - FIRE ENGINEERING AND RESCUE MANAGEMENT
EDEN UNIVERSITY
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - ACCOUNTING
HARARE POLYTECHNIC
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