The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...

Responsibilities or duties

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Inspection, repair and maintenance of fire installations in public buildings, hospitals and institutions;
• Ensure buildings adhere to local, and national fire codes Ensuring buildings adhere to local, state, and national fire codes;
• Evaluating fire sprinklers, extinguishers, and suppression systems;
• Determining the origin and cause of fires;
• Preparing detailed reports on violations and required corrections; and
• Providing training on fire safety and prevention to the public.

Qualifications or requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.

• Inspection, repair and maintenance of fire installations in public buildings, hospitals and institutions;
• Ensure buildings adhere to local, and national fire codes Ensuring buildings adhere to local, state, and national fire codes;
• Evaluating fire sprinklers, extinguishers, and suppression systems;
• Determining the origin and cause of fires;
• Preparing detailed reports on violations and required corrections; and
• Providing training on fire safety and prevention to the public.

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.