MARTIN PENDAPALA NEPUTA
FIRE & RESCUE OFFICER
Windhoek,Khomas
Summary
Accomplished Fire & Rescue Officer at Namibia Airports Company, enhanced firefighting skills and public safety through advanced training and community education. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail by streamlining incident communication and maintaining equipment readiness. Achieved significant improvements in emergency response efficiency and safety awareness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Administrator
AGEONE Investment CC
02.2021 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
Fire & Rescue Officer
Namibia Airports Company
04.2011 - Current
- Maintain optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspect apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Educate public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Drive and operate pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Conduct thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Mentor junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
Registration Administrator
Electoral Commision of Namibia
03.2010 - 11.2010
Education
BBA -
Namibia University of Science & Technology
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia 04.2001 -
Skills
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Excellent Communication
Self Motivation
Professionalism
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Record Keeping and File Management
Hazard Identification
Languages
Oshiwambo, Otjiherero, English, Afrikaans
Native language
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
B2
English
Proficient
C2
Otjihereo
Beginner
A1
Certification
Hazmat Awareness - ACSA
REFERENCES
1. Mr Bainga Matengu
Chief Fire Officer
Swakopmund Municipality
0811244161
2. Mrs. O Kangandjo
Lecturer
NUST (Namibia University of Science and Technology)
0612072148 /08124178712
3. Mr Nathan Leukes
Station Officer
Namibia Airports Company
0814697642
Timeline
Administrator
AGEONE Investment CC
02.2021 - Current
Fire & Rescue Officer
Namibia Airports Company
04.2011 - Current
Registration Administrator
Electoral Commision of Namibia
03.2010 - 11.2010
BBA -
Namibia University of Science & Technology
04.2001 -