Ms Sellina Zenzi Mnguni

Fire Fighter

City Of Ekurhuleni

Responded to a wide range of emergency incidents, including structural fires, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, flooding, storms, and other disaster-related emergencies.
Conducted hazard identification, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses to support emergency preparedness and community resilience.
Participated in the development and implementation of emergency response plans, operational procedures, and contingency measures.
Applied the Incident Command System (ICS) to coordinate emergency operations and ensure effective command, control, communication, and resource management.
Worked collaboratively with Disaster Management, Emergency Medical Services, South African Police Service, municipal departments, utility providers, and other stakeholders during emergency incidents.
Assisted in planning and participating in emergency exercises, simulations, and operational readiness activities to test and improve emergency response capabilities.
Conducted post-incident debriefings and contributed to lessons learned, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of emergency response plans.
Carried out fire safety inspections and risk reduction initiatives to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, municipal by-laws, and applicable standards.
Promoted community awareness and preparedness through fire prevention and public education programmes.
Maintained operational readiness of emergency vehicles, equipment, communication systems, and personnel to ensure rapid and effective emergency response.