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Awuni Kwame Jacob

Firefighter
Kumasi ,Ashanti
Awuni Kwame Jacob

Summary

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering [Number] years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Ghana National Fire Service
Kumasi

Fire Fighter
10.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervised junior firefighters during drills and real-life emergencies.
  • Monitored radio communications during emergency calls and dispatched additional resources as needed.
  • Inspected local businesses for compliance with state fire codes regulations.
  • Evaluated incident scenes for dangerous conditions such as unstable structures or hazardous materials before entering them.
  • Prepared reports detailing the outcomes of emergency incidents including any property damage or injuries sustained.
  • Assisted in extinguishing residential, commercial, and industrial fires using hoses, ladders, pumps, foam systems, and other specialized tools.
  • Attended firefighting classes to learn proper techniques and safety procedures.
  • Investigated the cause of fires by conducting interviews with witnesses and analyzing evidence.
  • Performed regular maintenance and testing of all firefighting gear, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Participated in community outreach programs designed to educate the public about fire prevention strategies.
  • Provided first aid treatment for injured persons until paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Analyzed building blueprints for potential weak points or hidden dangers when responding to structure fires.
  • Conducted daily physical fitness training sessions for firefighter personnel in order to maintain a high level of readiness.
  • Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.

Youth Employment Agency
Kumasi

Firefighter Assistant
07.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
  • Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
  • Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
  • Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.

Education

Fire Academy And Training School

GED
06-2019

University Overview

Fire Academy And Training School

GED
07-2016

University Overview

Presbyterian Secondary And Technical School,Aburi
Aburi

High School Diploma
05-2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Emergency Response
  • Firefighting activities
  • Fire pump operation
  • Hose connections
  • Emergency support
  • Community education
  • Apparatus inspection
  • Rescue equipment mastery
  • Fire containment
  • Training program participation
  • tools operations
  • Safety and security
  • Equipment evaluation
  • Fire prevention
  • File and records management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Fire command center monitoring
  • Terrain studying
  • Area patrol
  • Emergency Management
  • Dispatch
  • Fire Safety
  • Fire response rescue direction
  • Personnel management
  • Community Relations
  • Fire alarm response
  • Fire safety regulations knowledge
  • Trauma assessments
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Facility and equipment maintenance
  • Hazard prevention
  • Proposal Development
  • Fire suppression
  • Human and animal evacuations
  • Fire inspection suppression
  • Fire regulations expertise
  • Emergency communications
  • Fire safety plan creation
  • Fire inspection investigations
  • Mass casualty events

Languages

English
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Fire Fighter
Ghana National Fire Service
10.2018 - Current
Firefighter Assistant
Youth Employment Agency
07.2016 - 08.2018
Fire Academy And Training School
GED
Fire Academy And Training School
GED
Presbyterian Secondary And Technical School,Aburi
High School Diploma
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