Taita Taveta County Fire and Rescue Services

17/04/2023

The European Support Team (EST) led by Wart Joerg and Sattler Torsten has today paid a courtesy call to the CECM Public Works, Roads, Transport, Housing and Infrastructure, Arch. Martin Tairo at his office in Voi.

The team is on a voluntary assignment in the County to train Taita Taveta County Fire and Rescue personnel on self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Sattler Torsten, the project lead, said the aim of the training is to equip all fire and rescue personnel with all the necessary knowledge and how to apply it as they respond to emergency situations.

Arch. Martin Tairo welcomed the gesture by EST, adding that the County Government will continue strengthening its partnership with different organisations to enhance service delivery.

"We will give all the necessary support towards this noble course as it is key towards achieving our goals, particularly in the directorate of Fire and Rescue Services." He noted.

Kaloleni MCA Azhar Din , who is also committee chair for Transport and infrastructure in the County assembly assured the team support towards success of the project.

Also present were Chief Fire Officer, Thaudeus Nyakundi, Director for Housing, Sylvester Mwacharo, among others.

02/07/2021

It is important to alert everyone that there is a fire to help keep them safe and also to try and put it off.
If you are not able to put out the fire, go outside right away and call the Fire Rescue team.
Emergency Hotline 0113087070.
0789712286.

27/06/2021

27/06/2021

Fire Fighting is a CALLING

23/06/2021

Earlier today at 0845hrs a Fire broke out in one of the kiosks at Caltex area near Be Energy petrol station voi along the Nairobi - Mombasa highway. Members of the Public alerted our Crew who responded within a record time and put out the fire. We thank the public who bravely helped put out the fire. No one was injured however, one Kiosk burned down.

Emergency Hotline.

+254113087070
+254789712286

22/06/2021

Fire Started in a culvert stuffed with saw dust in Voi town. Crew managed to put the fire out swiftly.

19/06/2021

In collaboration with Kenya Ports Authority, we have successfully completed induction training to our officers on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Fire Science, Water Sources, Squad Drill, Legislation, Hoses, Basic Hose Handling Skills, Firemanship, Station Routine, Practical (HI), Foam & Foam making equipments.

14/06/2021

County Government of Taita-Taveta in collaboration with Kenya Ports Authority(KPA) is conducting a Basic Fire Fighting, Prevention and Rescue Training for the County Fire and Rescue officers at Taita-Taveta University.

The training is part of the Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) carried out by the KPA.

The training comes a few weeks after county fire fighting team underwent another training on Squad Drill, Hoses, Basic Hose handling skills and Station Routine Practical by the Kilifi County Fire Officers. The efforts are meant to strengthen the County Government's plan on improvement of service delivery in fire prevention, detection and mitigation.

Speaking during the event, the County Chief Officer(CCO) Public Works,Roads,Transport and Infrastructure, Mr. Leonard Lang'at said the training will enhance the knowledge and skills of the new Fire section team.
"We really appreciate KPA management for swiftly responding to our request for support in capacity building of our Firemen/Women on various aspects pertaining Fire and Rescue Services," Langat said.

Mr. Enock Mwakwida, the KPA fire crew team leader, said they are engaging Taita-Taveta team in a one week training intended to cover areas such as; Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Science, Legislation, Fire Station Routine Practical among other skills in order to upscale its outcomes for the community's safety.

CCO Lang'at added that the newly constructed fire station will be equipped with two Fire Engines, atleast 200,000 Litres Storage water tanks among other facilities that will enable the Department to effectively respond to disasters in a timely manner.

County Director in-charge of Roads and Transport Eng. Albert Mwatiriri appreciated the good gesture from KPA who responded to their request to train the Fire Men and Women.

" We are looking for more partnerships to move the county to the next level in matters to combat disaster in case of an emergency," Mwatiriri said.

Programmes Officer Mr. Edward Lenjo thanked Kenya Ports Authority for its CSR to facilitate and train the Fire Men and Women.

Earlier, the Senior Kenya Ports Authority Fire Officers paid a courtesy call on the County Secretary at Mwatate.
County Secretary Mr.Liverson Mghendi said that they are looking forward to more investment opportunities through public private partnerships.
" I appreciate the mutual working partnership between KPA and the County Government," said Mghendi.

In attendance were Economic Advisor to the Governor-Mr. Mathew Njoroge,KPA Fire Officers- Denis Mjomba, Rophus Mwamburi, Fredrick Osiyo among other county officers.

14/06/2021

KPA fire and rescue services unit led by PORT fire officer Mr. Enock Mwakwida together with Chief Officer Public Works CPA Leonard Langat, Director Eng Albert Mwatiriri, Programs Officer Mr Edward Lenjo inspecting venue at Taita Taveta University for training on capacity building on fire and rescue services. The training will last for a week.

13/06/2021

Exciting week ahead.