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Education
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Certification
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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: Scene Safety, Vehicle-Casualty Extrication.

> SCBA Operations. (pro-pak, dragger type) Check & Operation.

> 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 Protections and Area Familiarization and Report Writing.

> Public education and Safety awareness.

> Fire Pumper Checks, Driving and Maintenance.

> Fire Bunker and Auxiliary Maintenance.

> Incident/Accident Report Writing.

> Internal On- Shift Training Report Writing.

> SCBA Recharge & Maintenance.

Lead Fireman

Lusaka City Council
Lusaka
08.2013 - 08.2022
  • Firefighter/Lead fireman - Head of Marine & Rescue Unit Operational.

> Fire Inspector

> Head of Marine & Rescue Operations.

> Respond to Fire and Fire related incidences.

> Motor Vehicle Extrication Operations Scene Safety Vehicle- Casualty Extrication

> SCBA Operations. (pro-pak, dragger type) Check, Operation & Maintenance.

> 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

Associate of Arts - Instructor 1

EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS
SOUTH AFRICA
07-2024

Associate of Arts - Driver Pump Operator.

EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS
SOUTH AFRICA
07-2024

NFPA 1001 - Firefighter 1 & 2

(ICSST)International Company For Security Services
Qatar
02.2023

Hazmat Awareness and Operations

(ICSST)International Company For Security Services
Qatar
02.2023

H2S And SCBA Training

Qatar Energy
Qatar
09.2022

First Responder.

N.T.U International
Denmark(Zambia)
02.2022

Vehicle Extrication

N.T.U International
Denmark(Zambia)
02.2022

Fire Prevention & Safety.

Zambia National Fire Training School
Zambia(kabwe)
05.2021

Basic Marine And Rescue

Zambia Special Forces Training School
Zambia
11.2020

Basic Firefighter Certificate.

Zambia National Fire Services Training School
Zambia(Kabwe)
11.2018

IFE Level 2 Certificate

Institute Of Fire Engineering
London.
03.2016

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Fire Engineering & Rescue M

Eden University
Zambia

Skills

  • FEMA IS-700B
  • FEMA IS-200C
  • ICS 100
  • Common Safety Orientation
  • Instructor 1
  • Trailer Driver (EMERGENCY RESPONDER DRIVING CERTIFICATE)
  • Firefighting
  • First Responder
  • Rope and high angle Rescue
  • Breathing Apparatus Operations(search and rescue)
  • Motor Vehicle Extrication Operations
  • Marine & Rescue
  • Excel & Microsoft word
  • Leadership-and-Team-Development
  • International Diploma in Nursing Assistant
  • International Certificate in 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

Associate of Arts - Instructor 1

EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Associate of Arts - Driver Pump Operator.

EMERGENCY TRAINING SOLUTIONS

NFPA 1001 - Firefighter 1 & 2

(ICSST)International Company For Security Services

Hazmat Awareness and Operations

(ICSST)International Company For Security Services

H2S And SCBA Training

Qatar Energy

First Responder.

N.T.U International

Vehicle Extrication

N.T.U International

Fire Prevention & Safety.

Zambia National Fire Training School

Basic Marine And Rescue

Zambia Special Forces Training School

Basic Firefighter Certificate.

Zambia National Fire Services Training School

IFE Level 2 Certificate

Institute Of Fire Engineering

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Fire Engineering & Rescue M

Eden University
Coster Chitaka