Oswald Chivaura
Makkah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in the incident command system, demonstrating strong decision-making proficiency and leadership in rescue operations. Adept at delivering public safety education, ensuring community preparedness and awareness. Committed to enhancing public safety through strategic initiatives and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fire Lieutenant
KAUST FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Conducted drills, reinforced critical skills among the crew members.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions, increased team efficiency.
- Developed incident action plans with thorough risk assessment.
- Supervised crew during emergency and non-emergency situations to ensure safety.
- Ensured adherence to fire regulations with rigorous inspections.
- Ensured proper documentation of all incidents for accurate record keeping.
- Educated people in domestic and industrial settings on fire safety and prevention techniques.
Driver Pump Operator
KAUST FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Drive fire service vehicles, perform pump operations, and operate sophisticated equipment.
Firefighter - Leading Firefighter
HARARE Municipal Fire Brigade
05.2010 - 01.2017
- Routine vehicle, equipment, hydrant, and water supply testing and maintenance.
- Promoted fire prevention measures amongst the local community members, fostering a safer environment.
- Drive fire service vehicles, perform pump operations, and operate sophisticated equipment.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring public safety.
- Supervised crew during emergency and non-emergency situations to ensure safety.
Education
Graduate Honours - Fire Safety Engineering
KEN INSTITUTE OF EXECUTIVE LEARNING
Master’s Honours - Health, Safety and Environmental Management
KEN INSTITUTE OF EXECUTIVE LEARNING
BSc - Fire and Rescue Management
EDEN UNIVERSITY
ZambiaLeading Fire-Fighter certificate - Fire Science
CITY OF HARARE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
03.2014 - 03.2014
Sub-Officer’s certificate - Fire Science
CITY OF HARARE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
03.2016 - 03.2016
Skills
- Incident command system knowledge
- Decision-Making proficiency
- Rescue operations leadership
- Public safety education delivery
Websites
Custom
- Nicholas Cheatle, Chief Fire Officer, KAUST Fire Department, Nicholas.Cheatle@kaust.edu.sa, 012 808 4004, +966 54 506 4631
- Misheck Mukono, Fire Captain, KAUST Fire Department, Misheck.Mukono@kaust.edu.sa, 012 808 4004, +966 55 982 4376
Personal Information
- Passport Number: AE509727
- Date of birth: 06/16/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital status: Married
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Play football, Chess and Volleyball; Travelling; Attending lectures and Seminars
Certification
NFPA Certified Fire Officer I-II, Fire Instructor I-II, Hazmat Technician, Driver Pump Operator, First Aid at Work, Marine Firefighting, Rope Rescue, Confined Space, NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH HSE Health and Safety Leadership Excellence, IOSH Managing Safely, NFPA Certified Health and Safety Officer, Certified Incident Safety Officer, Certified Traffic Control Incident Management Person.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant
KAUST FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2020 - 06.2025
Driver Pump Operator
KAUST FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2017 - 01.2019
Sub-Officer’s certificate - Fire Science
CITY OF HARARE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
03.2016 - 03.2016
Leading Fire-Fighter certificate - Fire Science
CITY OF HARARE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
03.2014 - 03.2014
Firefighter - Leading Firefighter
HARARE Municipal Fire Brigade
05.2010 - 01.2017
Master’s Honours - Health, Safety and Environmental Management
KEN INSTITUTE OF EXECUTIVE LEARNING
Graduate Honours - Fire Safety Engineering
KEN INSTITUTE OF EXECUTIVE LEARNING
BSc - Fire and Rescue Management
EDEN UNIVERSITY
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