Kurt Fredericks
Safety/Firefighting
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter
City of Cape Town
- Responding to fires, rescues and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents
- Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances and carry out risk assessments
- Aerodrome firefighting
- Operating a range of equipment to control or extinguish fire
- Carry out emergency rescues in confined spaces
- Taking charge of incidents and completes pro forma documentation in respect of such incidents
- Operating mobile and fixed breathing air compressors
- Undertaking protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate
- Fire life and safety educator (educate public regarding the dangers of fire and associated risks
- Maintenance of small plant equipment
- Inspection of fire extinguishers
- Performing emergency drills and training fire crews
- Safety inspections.
Motor Mechanic Apprentice
Schus Nissan
01.1989
- Started motor mechanic apprenticeship: inspected, found problems, repaired and serviced mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of motor vehicles
- Qualified as motor mechanic in 1994.
- Maintained accurate records of repair work completed, facilitating effective communication between staff members and clients regarding vehicle status updates
- Repaired and replaced faulty components, resulting in improved vehicle safety and reliability
Diesel Vehicle Emissions Testing Officer
City of Cape Town (Air Pollution Control)
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Testing diesel driven vehicles for emissions/excessive smoking
- Issuing fines and summonses
- Testing fleet vehicles at companies
- Supervising staff
- Collecting air pollen samples from various pollen stations
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities
Patrolman (Breakdown Mechanic)
Automobile Association of South Africa
06.1999 - 12.1999
- Carried out breakdowns of vehicles on the road
- Recovery of vehicles.
Motor Mechanic
De Beers Consolidated Mines
01.1999 - 05.1999
- Maintenance of trucks, tractors, motor vehicles, motorbikes and lawnmowers
- Performed electrical work on vehicles
- General maintenance
Marine Fitter
Trade Hire Contracted to Dorbyl Marine
02.1996 - 12.1998
- Contracted to Dorbyl Marine for repairs and maintenance of Portnet tugs, cranes and oil rigs
- Repairs of hydraulic and pneumatics Valves, pumps, propellers, bow thrusters, generators and compressors
- Light engineering Performing welding and rigging tasks
- Heavy engineering-ship engine overhauls
- Rebuilding diamond-mining equipment
- Refurbishing of submarines at Simons town naval dock.
Motor Mechanic
Roderick Nissan
01.1995 - 12.1995
- Maintained, tested and repaired engines and the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes
- Trained apprentices
- Liaised with clients
- Sourced parts from outside vendors.
Education
Safety Management
University of South Africa
Cape TownSkills
Teamwork and Cooperation
Hazardous Materials Handling
Fire Prevention Education
Fire suppression
Cell Number
+27 83 298 3416
Email Address
kurtcyprian@gmail.com
Marital Status
Single
Certifications Obtained
- Fire Fighter 1 (NFPA 1001)
- Fire Fighter 2 (NFPA 1002)
- Off Road 4x4
- Hazmat Operations (NFPA 472)
- Hazmat Awareness (NFPA 472)
- Advanced Level 3 First Aid
- Incident Investigation (IRCA)
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management (IRCA)
- Nebosh icg2 Workplace Hazards
- First Aid Level 3
- Hydrogen Sulphide ABC’s
- Train the Trainer (NOSA)
- Working at Heights
- Fire Life and Safety educator
Identity Number
6810025048089
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Diesel Vehicle Emissions Testing Officer
City of Cape Town (Air Pollution Control)
01.2000 - 03.2003
Patrolman (Breakdown Mechanic)
Automobile Association of South Africa
06.1999 - 12.1999
Motor Mechanic
De Beers Consolidated Mines
01.1999 - 05.1999
Marine Fitter
Trade Hire Contracted to Dorbyl Marine
02.1996 - 12.1998
Motor Mechanic
Roderick Nissan
01.1995 - 12.1995
Motor Mechanic Apprentice
Schus Nissan
01.1989
Fire Fighter
City of Cape Town
Safety Management
University of South Africa
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