JOSEPH KARANJA KING'ERU
Summary
To use the learnt skills to full capacity in a working environment, to strengthen and add value to its service delivery efforts, enhancing my skills through work experience whilst promoting and upholding the spirit of teamwork among personalities from diverse social cultural backgrounds towards a common objective.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIREFIGHTER
V2X
08.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and effective firefighting techniques.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards to promote safety compliance.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, ensuring readiness and maintenance for emergency response.
FIREFIGHTER
YANG ENTERPRISES INC
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained readiness by continuous training and drills.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of airport personnel.
- Executed firefighting operations efficiently under stressful conditions.
- Ensured safe movement of aircraft by executing precise marshalling signals.
- Performed regular training drills to maintain peak physical condition and readiness.
DRIVER OPERATOR/FIREFIGHTER
REDA HAZARD CONTROL
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Operate and control the fire engine pump system to maintain an adequate and consistent water supply for firefighting operations.
- To be part of the duty fire crew daily following a shift pattern routine.
- Carry out response on helipad standby to oversee the safety of the crew, passengers and luggage.
- Connect hoses to the pump for adequate water supply.
- Perform regular maintenance checks on the pump system.
FIREFIGHTER
KENYA AIRPORT AUTHORITY
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Attended training to maintain updated knowledge of firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Handled routine custodial checks on oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment for preventative
- Observed aircraft arrivals and departures
- Performed refueling standby on aircraft
- Undertook inspection activities in Aircraft hangars, passenger terminals and luggage area ensuring safety practices.
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER
CATRIMEC FIRE SERVICES LTD
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Participated in training programs designed to teach firefighting techniques, emergency medical services, and other relevant skills
- Attended regular drills and exercises to practice firefighting techniques and improve physical fitness.
- Assisted senior firefighters in responding to emergency incidents, including fires, medical emergencies, accidents, and rescues.
- Worked towards obtaining necessary certifications and licenses, such as CPR, First Aid, and Basic Firefighter certification, as required by the department.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
International College of Engineering And Management
Muscat09.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Rural Metro Emergency Management Training Academy
Pietermaritzburg11.2022
Skills
- Team player
- Calm under pressure
- Emergency Response
- Verbal communication
Certification
- ICEM Oman, Airport Firefighter 1003, 09/2023.
- Rural Metro Training Services, Firefighter 1, Hazmat Awareness, Firefighter 2 and Hazmat Operations. First Aid level 3, 07/2022 - 11/2022.
- American safety and health institute CPR Card.
References.
- Kenneth Njuguna, Driver Operator, REDA Hazard Control, +966554216590, kenkyke@gmail.com
- Samson Gateau, Fire Prevention Chief, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, +254722889963, Samson.Gatweku@kaa.go.ke
- Hilario Fumo, Firefighter, Mozal Fire Department, +258842720011, Fumosatar@gmail.com
Timeline
FIREFIGHTER
V2X
08.2025 - Current
FIREFIGHTER
YANG ENTERPRISES INC
07.2024 - 07.2025
DRIVER OPERATOR/FIREFIGHTER
REDA HAZARD CONTROL
11.2023 - 07.2024
FIREFIGHTER
KENYA AIRPORT AUTHORITY
12.2022 - 08.2023
JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER
CATRIMEC FIRE SERVICES LTD
05.2019 - 04.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Rural Metro Emergency Management Training Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
International College of Engineering And Management