Coster Chitaka
Doha,DA
Summary
Seasoned firefighter with a proven track record at Qatar Energy and Lusaka City Council, adept in emergency response and leadership. Skilled in FEMA IS-700.B, ICS 100, and team development, I excel in high-pressure situations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities. My expertise in marine & rescue operations and commitment to safety education have significantly enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Qatar Energy
Las Rafan
08.2022 - Current
My role typically involves:
> Respond to fire and fire-related incidents.
> Respond to Hazmat Incidences.
> Proper Use of ERG Book.
> H2S Knowledge, and Multi Gas Detectors Use.
> Motor Vehicle Extrication Operations
> SCBA maintenance & Operations. (Pro-Pak, dragger)
> Rope and High Angle Rescue.
> Ladder and Working from the Height.
> Hose and hose fittings.
> Fire Prevention though Familiarization and Report Writing.
> Public education and Safety awareness.
> Fire Pumper Checks, Driving and Maintenance.
> Fire Bunker and Auxiliary Maintenance.
> Internal On- Shift Training Report Writing.
Lead Fireman
Lusaka City Council
Lusaka
08.2013 - 08.2022
- Firefighter/Lead fireman - Head of Marine & Rescue Unit Operational.
> Fire Inspector
> Lead Marine & Rescue Operations.
> Lead Fire and Fire related incidences Respond.
> Motor Vehicle Extrication Operations.
> SCBA Maintenance & Operations. (pro-pak, dragger type).
> Rope and High Angle Rescue.
> Ladder and Working from the Height.
> First Responder – Performing CPR & Basic Life Support.
> Hose and Hose Fittings.
> Fire Prevention and Certification of Designated Premises.
> Public education and Safety awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Engineering & Rescue Management
Eden University
Zambia11-2025
Associate of Science - IFE Level 2 - Fire Science, Operations & Safety.
Institute Of Fire Engineering
London.03.2016
Associate of Arts - NFPA 1001 - Firefighter 1 & 2
(ICSST)International Company For Security Services
Qatar02.2023
Associate of Arts - Hazmat Awareness And Operations
(ICSST)International Company For Security Services
Qatar02.2023
Associate of Arts - Instructor 1
EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS
SOUTH AFRICA 07-2024
Associate of Arts - Driver Pump Operator.
EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS
SOUTH AFRICA07-2024
Associate of Arts - H2S And SCBA Training
Qatar Energy & Online Course.
Qatar09.2022
Associate of Arts - First Responder & First Aid (CPR + AED)
N.T.U International
Denmark(Zambia)02.2022
Associate of Arts - Motor Vehicle Extrication Operations
N.T.U International
Denmark(Zambia)02.2022
Associate of Arts - Fire Prevention & Safety.
Zambia National Fire Training School
Zambia(kabwe)05.2021
Associate of Arts - Basic Marine And Rescue
Zambia Special Forces Training School
Zambia11.2020
Associate of Science - Basic Firefighter Certificate.
Zambia National Fire Services Training School
Zambia(Kabwe)11.2018
Skills
- First Responder & First Aid (CPR AED)
- Fire Instructor 1
- FEMA IS-700B
- FEMA IS-200C
- ICS 100
- Common Safety Orientation
- Trailer Driver (EMERGENCY RESPONDER DRIVING CERTIFICATE)
- Leadership-and-Team-Development
- Project Management
- Nursing Assistant & Care Giver
Affiliations
- Presidential Award - Best Employee of the Year 2022 (Labor Day)
- 1st Prize Winner - First Qatar Energy Firefighter Competition (Qatar Firefighters day)
Certification
- COMMON SAFETY ORIENTATION - Certificate.
- ICS100, ICS 200, ICS 700 - Certificate
- H2S (Sulfur Hydroxide) - Certificate
- WILDFIRE PROFFESIONAL - Certificate
- BASICS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT 8211. Certificate
- LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT 8211. Certificate
- MICROSOFT EXCEL-BEGINNER TO ADVANCE Certificate
- SCBA (SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS ) - Course
Accomplishments
- 1st Prize Winner - Qatar Energy Firefighters day competition 2024 (Firefighters day)
- Presidential Award - Best Firefighter of the Year 2022.(labor day)
- Leading Firefighter - Confirmed and Promoted - 2020.
- Head Of Marine & Special Rescue Operations Unit - 2020-2022
- Acting Sub Officer -2020-2022
- Sub Officer Promotion Exam - 2022
Timeline
Firefighter
Qatar Energy
08.2022 - Current
Lead Fireman
Lusaka City Council
08.2013 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fire Engineering & Rescue Management
Eden University
Associate of Science - IFE Level 2 - Fire Science, Operations & Safety.
Institute Of Fire Engineering
Associate of Arts - NFPA 1001 - Firefighter 1 & 2
(ICSST)International Company For Security Services
Associate of Arts - Hazmat Awareness And Operations
(ICSST)International Company For Security Services
Associate of Arts - Instructor 1
EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Associate of Arts - Driver Pump Operator.
EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Associate of Arts - H2S And SCBA Training
Qatar Energy & Online Course.
Associate of Arts - First Responder & First Aid (CPR + AED)
N.T.U International
Associate of Arts - Motor Vehicle Extrication Operations
N.T.U International
Associate of Arts - Fire Prevention & Safety.
Zambia National Fire Training School
Associate of Arts - Basic Marine And Rescue
Zambia Special Forces Training School
Associate of Science - Basic Firefighter Certificate.
Zambia National Fire Services Training School
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