Khulekani Sphesihle Mkhonza
Estcourt,South Africa
Summary
Emergency Response Specialist with expertise in public safety and fire safety operations. Enhanced community safety through effective emergency medical procedures and building inspections while leading teams in high-pressure environments. Committed to ongoing professional development in emergency management and public safety awareness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
Springs, Gauteng
2016.04 - 2023.06
- Executed basic life support procedures under paramedic guidance, contributing to life-saving outcomes.
- Administered basic life support tasks, maintaining patient health until arrival of advanced medical assistance.
- Drove to over 100 scenes in 7 years and provided basic life support to victims of various injuries and accidents.
Firefighter
EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
Springs, Gauteng
2016.01 - 2023.06
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring public safety.
- Performed rescues from hazardous situations, saving lives in the process.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving methods until arrival of medical personnel-crucial in stabilising victims' conditions.
- Delivered first aid services during emergencies, aiding victim recovery efforts.
- Assessed accident scenes to provide effective rescue operations.
- Handled complex rescue operations involving hazardous materials-a testament to adeptness under pressure.
- Collaborated with police and paramedics, enhancing incident management efficiency.
- Conducted post-incident analysis to improve future responses and strategies.
- Completed detailed incident reports following emergency responses as part of standard procedures.
- Conducted routine equipment checks for optimal readiness during emergencies.
- Checked equipment placement and tested operation of fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, reducing potential risks significantly.
- Conducted fire safety workshops, increasing community awareness and knowledge of fire prevention.
- Promoted fire prevention measures among local community members, contributing to a safer environment.
- Enhanced team performance through regular training sessions.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel to report fire status and request additional aid.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods.
Education
Firefighter 1 (hazmat awareness) -
RURAL METRO EMERGENCY SERVICES-2012
Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal 2012.01 - 2012.03
Firefighter 2 ( Hazmat Operations) -
RURAL METRO EMERGENCY SERVICES
Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal 2012.03 - 2012.04
Basic life support -
KWAZULU PRIVATE EMERGENCY CARE TRAINING ACADEMY-2012
Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal 2013.01 - 2013.06
Skills
- Decision making under pressure
- Public safety awareness
- Emergency Response
- Emergency medical procedures
- Knowledge of building inspections
- Building codes knowledge
- High-Risk environment adaptability
- Decision making under pressure
- On-Scene leadership
- Quick judgement
- Public safety awareness
- Team building
Timeline
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
2016.04 - 2023.06
Firefighter
EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
2016.01 - 2023.06
Basic life support -
KWAZULU PRIVATE EMERGENCY CARE TRAINING ACADEMY-2012
2013.01 - 2013.06
Firefighter 2 ( Hazmat Operations) -
RURAL METRO EMERGENCY SERVICES
2012.03 - 2012.04
Firefighter 1 (hazmat awareness) -
RURAL METRO EMERGENCY SERVICES-2012
2012.01 - 2012.03