MUNALULA MUNALULA
LUSAKA
Summary
Vigilant Firefighter with [16] years of experience performing Safety and firefighting duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, hostile fire events and mass casualty events. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Tazama Pipelines Limited
Chipata
07.2015 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, fire trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Prepared detailed weekly depot reports
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Firefighter
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Lusaka
05.2007 - 06.2015
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies And Public Administration
University of Zambia
Lusaka02.2022
Basic Firefighters Certificate - Basic Fire Fighters Course
Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI)
Lusaka04.2003
Skills
- Conditions Assessment
- Alarm Response
- Fire Control
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Search and Rescue
- Emergency Response
- First Response Services
- Fire Protection System Testing
- Evacuation Direction and Guidance
Certification
- Certificate of completion in (OSH) Occupational Safety and Health Professional Development Program obtained from OSH Academy in 2012. With the knowledge I acquired in this program, am able to handle matters pertaining to SAFETY in a workplace
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter
Tazama Pipelines Limited
07.2015 - Current
Firefighter
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
05.2007 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies And Public Administration
University of Zambia
Basic Firefighters Certificate - Basic Fire Fighters Course
Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI)
- Certificate of completion in (OSH) Occupational Safety and Health Professional Development Program obtained from OSH Academy in 2012. With the knowledge I acquired in this program, am able to handle matters pertaining to SAFETY in a workplace
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